Self Made

Importantly the note is toffee, there is no coffee! The opening of this is pure sugary bliss. I don't get much maple syrup (which I'm honestly glad about because that could easily overpower). It's a delicious toffee smell, soft and cosy like a warm hug. You must love tuberose for this one. It's a stunning version of it, slightly vegetal, narcotic and gorgeous. Somehow, tuberose and toffee were meant for each other, the two together makes this special. It's slightly creamy, probably from the coconut milk although there is no strong coconut note. There's also something animalic in here but that just makes it better as it stops the sweetness from being cloying. I'm wearing this in winter in Australia and it's perfect. I'm not sure this would work in high heat as it would be overwhelming. Sillage is impressive and I wore it to bed last night and can still smell it on my skin this morning so performance is eternal. I would not say this is blind buy safe unless you adore tuberose. This is a love for me. I can see me wearing this a lot through winter and into spring. It's not like anything else out there!

The notes on Self Made honestly scared me a little at first. Maple syrup at the top can easily go into overly sweet, syrupy territory, and for the first few minutes, I thought that might be where this fragrance was headed. But then it started to unfold. What surprised me most is how beautifully the florals emerge and balance the sweetness. As someone who is currently deep in my floral era, I am absolutely loving this fragrance. It's gourmand, it's floral, and it feels incredibly well put together. If Main Character is the sweet, polished, and demure woman in the room, Self Made is her confident sister. She's not trying to get your attention—she already has it. Self Made carries itself with a quiet authority that feels sophisticated, accomplished, and self-assured. It has that "I'm here. Listen to me because I know things" energy. It's classy, feminine, and memorable, but with a stronger presence than Main Character. The sweetness is there, but it's wrapped in confidence, making it feel less playful and more powerful.

This perfume is really nice. It's not like everything out there right now, but that's one reason why it's so great. It's daring! You have to be daring to be self made. It smells like a strong coconut milk latte and it's sweet but dries down more grown up sweet. I really enjoy this and it has hints of MON GUERLAIN. Steven did a really great job with this perfume. I was glad it's different, and I'm really enjoying it. I also get some vibes of Alien Goddess from it, but it's more grown up than that perfume. Thank you for this great perfume! I'll enjoy Summer 2026 so much with this Self Made!

The introduction of creamy coconut and maple syrup bring innocent and playfulness, while this beautiful tuberose gradually brings grace and confidence. It ends with a soft musk that settles into my skin feeling like a comforting embrace of re assurance. Self Made reminded me that femininity isn't just one thing, it can be youthful, confident, and soft all in the same journey. Maybe thats what he meant when he described Self Made, allowing yourself to grow into every version of who already are.

As a certified tuberose hater, this fragrance really surprised me in the best way possible. I received it as a gift and when I sprayed it on my arm, I couldn't stop sniffing it. It's a beautiful floral gourmand that leans more floral with coconut milk on my skin. I'm glad to have it in my collection