Bonbon Couture

The better Bonbon! Yes, it‘s similar to the original, but it‘s much warmer, more gourmand and oriental. While I found Bonbon EDP mainly fruity with caramel accents, Couture is caramel with fruity accents. I can still clearly smell the peach and orange, but the main note is a wonderfully creamy caramel. The patchouli and white tobacco aren‘t that strong in my opinion, this is not a patch-gourmand a la Angel. But these notes bring a very subtle depth and darkness to the otherwise bright and girly scent, not much, just enough to make it sparkle a little. The vanilla is a lovely base for the other notes, it‘s noticeable without taking the center stage. No, this is definitely not the most innovative scent on the planet, BUT not everything has to be and this does its thing really well. It‘s more intense than the EDP, but not loud overwhelming. Everything is blended so smoothly, there is nothing screechy in this, no sharp artificial smelling vanilla or scratchy florals, just comforting warmth and juicy fruits. It‘s not a literal foody scent though, it does smell like a perfume. For some reason it reminds me a little of my B&BW Snowflakes & Cashmere lotion, like a more refined version of the same concept. They would layer well. If I didn‘t already have several caramel scents of different kinds, I would get a bottle. If you still need a pretty fruity caramel, I recommend Bonbon Couture. PS: At the moment it has 5 votes as similar to Jimmy Choo Fever. In my opinion they‘re not similar at all and this is so much better.

I would venture to say, it is "darker" than the original. I feel that this darkness comes from the note of white tobacco, a note that also gives this fragrance, depth, intensity and a sensual, addictive character. A note, which I can smell all the time, from the opening to the drydown. It is a scent that makes you stand out - Without shouting it. It is another safe & sweet perfume, definitely a gourmand, but it's not foody or as girly, dizzying and syrupy as the original. Ιt is flowery and smoky. Certainly in colder weather its notes unfold better, but I think it's ideal for all seasons and all hours, except summer. (it's neither light nor fresh) All the ingredients are perfectly blended, so much so that I feel like I've wrapped my wrists with a luxurious, smooth fabric, such as cashmere, or silk. White flowers, dipped in creamy rich caramel, with a few drops of playful peach and ripe orange, with sandalwood crumbs... and this whole girly image is "soiled" by white tobacco and patchouli-and that's what makes it sophisticated and not immature. Εasy to wear and mysterious at the same time.The one who wears it, looks happy and extroverted, but hides a multifaceted personality, that this fragrance invites you to discover. The words about the bottle are unnecessary: Enchanting. And these pastel/matte areas that it has, which the original does not have, show this *extra quality* that the couture offers. Star sign: Taurus.

Found BonBon Couture @Saks during my trip to NYC. Of course I grabbed me a bottle, which is just gorgeous. I've only sprayed it once, and it's definitely creamier/a bit more of a vanilla/cream and caramel combo this time around. I'm going to compare the 2 side-by-side at one point. It's definitely smoother/blended better, if that's the word/saying. It's not so in-your-face like the super syrupy sweetness of the original. There's definitely a spice/more warm or something to this one as well. That said, I'm not about to say it's groundbreaking or anything. Is it more sophisticated? A bit I guess. It's just not as syrupy/candied as the original. In the end, it's just another sweetie. I have to test it more, but being a gourmand and V&R fan, I just had to have it. 2nd Test: Simply put, it's spicy warm caramel on top, and dries down to a spicy, warm, and woody vanilla/cream and caramel combo for the rest/majority of its duration. It's a simple little thing, like the original. I think it's delicious, which is all that matters right? Haha! Here's to more BonBons I say! PS: I'd love a new Flowerbomb as well, and not just another summer flanker. Let's make that happen V&R! Yes? Haha!

I have tested it in perfume store. This perfume I prefer it on the "original Bonbon" it have more vanilla gourmand delicious sweety in mature way with a little amount not annoyning me of Patchouli instead of Amber. In General, Amber is an ingrediant I prefer existness of it in perfumes, but the "original Bonbon" have more intensive citrusy note spoil the beauty of it, here the citrusy is exist lighter. This fragrance suitable to wear it at night or during the day, in winter or Autumn seasons. It lasts along time. I love to own this perfume in the near future. لقد جربته في محل عطور، هذا العطر أفضله على "بونبون الأصلي" فهو يحتوي على المزيد من الفانيليا اللذيذة الشهية الحلوة بطريقة ناضجة مع كمية قليلة لا تزعجني من الباتشولي بدلاً من العنبر. بشكل عام، العنبر هو أحد المكونات التي أفضل وجودها في العطور، لكن "بونبون الأصلي" يحتوي على نوتة حمضية أكثر كثافة تفسد جماله، هنا تكون النوتة الحمضية أخف. هذا العطر مناسب لارتدائه ليلاً أو نهارًا، في فصل الشتاء أو الخريف. يدوم طويلاً. أحب امتلاك هذا العطر في المستقبل القريب.

I find the original to be too cloying/syrupy sweet and I definitely find this version to be superior. The creamy white florals balance out the caramel and make it just an all-around gorgeous, warm scent. The white tobacco note is interesting/unique and lends itself well to the overall fragrance. Definitely in my top three favorite caramel perfumes! VLJ Gold is another one of my favs but that one is more sexy/playful (berries, white florals, caramel) compared to this one (white tobacco, white florals, caramel). Bonbon Couture is the perfect signature scent if you love caramel because it’s gorgeous and appropriate in any kind of setting. It’s not too loud/overwhelming and it doesn’t smell like something you’d only wear on a night out clubbing. It’s somewhat of a skin scent, if anything, so it would be better for more intimate date nights anyway. ALSO. The dry down is heaven. Wait thirty minutes and you’ll see. I love it.