Creme Brûlée

Wow, this is one of the best gourmands I have tried and the best 2024 release so far. I know I have raved about Jousset creations, particularly Crème De La Berry and Le Gourmand. But Crème Brulee is completely next level! It has a few aspect combined that are making it pretty perfect: absolutely amazing longevity and sillage, super delicious gourmand scent and no unnecessary weird notes. What does it smell like? Perhaps creme brulee, but to be honest, not particularly. But I've never had a coconut creme brulee and also creme brulee is not my favourite desert. What about coconut? Sometimes I dislike this note in some tropical of coconut+vanilla perfumes, I do only like it if is a nice creamy or toasted coconut (like the one in Coco Cabana by Sol De Janeiro, Leisure In Paradise by Simone Andreoli or Buontalenti by Profumum Di Firenze). However, this creation by Kalotinis hold me completely captive. What does it smell like? Like some dilicious sugary coconut cookie, toasted to perfection. And at the same time I'm getting that laconic creaming and caramelised sugar, while vanilla is at the hear of this beauty. When I first tried a couple of sprays, initially I though that is smells a bit artificial. But truth to be told, it isn't overly artificial or synthetic that much, rather it is like that only for as much as it is strictly required to achieve that superb performance which probability would not be possible if it was all natural. And even deserts, with a touch of flavourings they can turn into something amazing, rather than when one would use just plain milk and sugar. Overall reminds me of a lot of other perfumes which attempted to go that way but only mamaged to reah half way. Compared to other gourmands, Crème Brulee is like 3D vs 2D. Amazing vanillas like Accident A La Vanille by Jousset, Van Exstazy by Lorenzo Pazzaglia, Vanille Absolu by Montale, Vanextasy by Maison Tahite, Profumum Roma creations and many other simply pale in comparison. This is a must try for any gourmand lover, period.

Ranked comparison of some newer/popular niche vanilla gourmands, in case anybody is deciding between them or already has any of them. Listen, Bianco Latte is still that girl, I'm sorry. 1. Bianco Latte ($150/100ml)- similar drydown to CB but the opening of CB has coconut, BL has coumarin. BL is much sweeter. Similar to CB, it's fluffy while having great performance. Worth the hype. If you love vanilla gourmands then get both but otherwise I would just choose one (and that one should be BL). 10/10 2. TK Creme Brulee ($165/50ml) - I like this, am so glad I tested in store because I was on the fence. A non-tropical, non-floral coconut vanilla! The opening "butteriness" that people report is not so off-putting. The coconut tempers the sweetness at first, but it does sweeten up as it dries down. Light, airy, unisex-femme, great performance, can wear in summer. I can see this being the next viral gourmand. Layers well with (and redolent of) the new BBW Whipped Coconut Milkshake body cream. If creme brulee tastes like this smells, I might ditch veganism. 7/10 3. Escapade Gourmande ($215/100ml) - heavier, spicier and deeper than CB/BL. I like it but it isn't as special. Even though EG and BL both have a little spice, I feel like the spice in BL is smoother; that sharper spice is what makes this lean more unisex IMO. It also isn't as fluffy as BL. Performance OK. Unisex-femme. Not redundant to buy CB if you have this. 7/10 4. Amore Caffe Mancera ($105/60ml, $180/120ml) - deeper and heavy on the coffee. I went to decide between this and CB and chose CB in person. The coffee makes this unisex along with that specific kind of heavy/metallic Mancera vanilla undertone. You can definitely own CB (or BL for that matter) if you have this; they are different. 6/10 I hope this is helpful. These are all available on luckyscent/twisted lily. Both websites offer 10% discount codes (search on youtube or tiktok) but only Twisted Lily does free shipping with the code.

I worn Crème Brûlée today. The opinions about it are polarised regarding the most prominent note in the opening. Meanwhile some can feel the vanilla custard dessert since the beginning, for me, at first spray is the coconut the star of the show, and to be more precise, a vanilla cookie with toasted coconut flakes. The smell has nothing synthetic or artificial (not sunscreen type). It’s actually a warm, freshly just made coconut cookie. Can you imagine it? So, exactly this. The vanilla custard comes 5 or 10 minutes later, and it mixes with the coconut cookie, still very present but melted in a delicious crème brûlée with burnt sugar on top. Yes, a new dessert, coconut custard. It’s sweet, yes, but not overly sweet, and for me it’s perfectly wearable all year around, althought it'll be in autumn and winter when will wrap you in a warm and comforting sweet bubble. In sspring and summer (except too hot days!) it’ll also shine, with this tropical coconuty vacays vibe. I can imagine also as a bedtime fragrance, because despite being strong, it’s not overwhelming and it will lead you to a heavenly, delightful, sweet dreams. Gourmand lovers, Kalotinis made it again, we have here something photo realistic and captivating, with good longevity and sillage. I don’t typically layer perfumes, but for those who enjoy it, I can see Crème Brûlée as a perfect complement for other perfumes from the house! I worn it with Lemon Tart and👌🏻It’s unisex, leaning feminine in my opinion. Disclaimer 1: some complaint about the price point. Guys, the "more affordable” TK perfumes are too affordable, be grateful and enjoy the Golden Secret collection with its fair price too. Disclaimer 2: nothing to do with other perfumes it has been compared with... it’s unique and unlike anything I smelt before.

Just received a 10ml sample from Parfum Exquis and I am IN LOVE! At first I thought it was extremely similar to Escapade Gourmand, and not smelling much coconut, but after comparing the two this is not only different but in my opinion better. And once I smelled Escapade, as well as Bianco Latte to compare when I came back to Creme Brulee the coconut is very present! It truly is a warm, toasted coconut flakes scent. The burnt sugar is present, but as it’s drying down on my skin it’s such a delicious toasted coconut smell. I purchased this as a summer scent but will admit that as of right now it seems a bit sweet and heavy perhaps for a hot summer day but I’ll update as I intend to pair it with a summer solar/floral scent to get more of a tropical feel out of the coconut. Overall extremely happy as a gourmand lover and would absolutely buy a full bottle!

coconut + caramel + melted vanilla ice cream. 🍨 🥥 truly the most delicious perfume i own! for the longest time i have been searching for a true gourmand coconut perfume. a lot of coconut perfumes i have tried are either sunscreeny (which i still adore) or very synthetic. this fragrance smells like toasted coconuts on top of a vanilla ice cream with caramel drizzle. it is an instant love for me. i own both creme brulee and bianco latte, and i agree that this fragrance is heavy on the coconut and caramel. although the coconut is still present throughout the wear, it is stronger and almost juicier (?) in the opening, and it is truly gorgeous. i wish the opening lingered for longer! i regret not trying coco cabana so much, and i’m so glad to find a similar (and hopefully stronger) fragrance!