Salt Caramel Shay & Blue London

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Salt Caramel Shay & Blue London

Salt Caramel Shay & Blue London

Rated 3.88 out of 5 based on 60 customer ratings
(60 customer reviews)

Salt Caramel Shay & Blue London for women and men of Shay & Blue London

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Salt Caramel by Shay & Blue London is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Salt Caramel was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Julie Masse. The fragrance features caramel, sea salt, tonka bean and sandalwood.

60 reviews for Salt Caramel Shay & Blue London

  1. :

    5 out of 5

    Ok, I just got this in the mail today, and I can tell you initially, I don’t like it. The opening is super strong, salty caramel and some butter(faint popcorn scent) but if you can get past the first 10-15 min dry down that’s when this really starts to perform. It becomes sexier the more it dries down and goes into a nice subtle sensual caramel. I love it overall but initially is going to be a pain to get through. With that being said. It’s not a blind buy or a dumb reach fragrance. I don’t know how often I’d wear this. So I’m glad I only got the 1oz bottle, this will last me a couple years, might only wear it on holidays or dates.
    Edit: I changed my vote to dislike… I can’t get passed the opening. It’s not bad… just not for me. I tried.

  2. :

    4 out of 5

    I get a kinda smoky vibe from. It doesn’t smell like popcorn to me, and the caramel doesn’t smell as rich as I hoped. I do like it and will wear it on days I’m not doing much.

  3. :

    3 out of 5

    I’m loving it. I am in awe at how the chemists nailed salty buttered popcorn with a hint of caramel.
    At first it’s pretty chemical, but that goes away within a reasonable amount of time.
    I’m a sucker for Foxcroft Fairgrounds by Solstice Scents, as well as Maine Moon, both of which have a buttered popcorn accord. I’m into this!
    Somehow, smelling like movie-watching food makes me feel kinda sexy.

  4. :

    4 out of 5

    Smells nothing like popcorn to me, smells like a baked biscuit with a salted caramel flavour. I love this, so beautiful. Not a complex note structure, but stands unique in my collection. Need a full bottle.

  5. :

    4 out of 5

    I personally don’t think this smells of popcorn. There are some great popcorn fragrances out there (La Fin Du Monde by Etat Libre d’Orange perhaps being my favourite), and when I bought this I was half hoping that it would smell like popcorn and I love the scent and have a growing collection of carnival inspire scents. On first spray, I was initially disappointed.
    This fragrance reminds me of the milk left at the bottom of the bowl after eating Cheerios, evaporated milk, fudge…not the rich caramel I was expecting (like the caramel sauce they pour on your whipped-cream coffee at starbucks).
    My first bottle of this was 10ml and within a month I found it completely empty, having gone to it so often. This really surprised me and I had to get another 30ml. I absolutely love this fragrance now , despite it not being as I originally wanted. It is subtle, long lasting and absolutely delicious. In my top 10 now!

  6. :

    3 out of 5

    Such a simple fragrance, and yet so ingenious. Beautiful heavy bottle and presentation. Opens with a heavy salty blast, but dries down to a lovely woody sweetness that is balanced by the tonka note.
    Not overly sweet or sickly and so different from any of the gourmands in my wardrobe. Fantastic projection and longevity, and the saltiness gives off a summery ozone vibe. I really like how different it is, and the different layers are fun.
    In the end, it’s a beautiful summer by the ocean fragrance with the perfect level of sweetness. I’m a Tonka lover, and it plays wonderfully in the drydown – along with the sandalwood, giving it an earthy twist. The saltiness is detectable in the drydown, but it’s subtle and blends well.
    There’s nothing “pretty floral” here. This is a true gourmand that sensuous without any sharpness or hard edges. A pleasure to own and wear. Thank you so much for the swap KA!

  7. :

    3 out of 5

    I don’t have much to add. I agree with everyone who said that this is popcorn Jelly Belly bean with caramel — and that isn’t a bad thing! The tonka gives it a slight mimosa floral scent, but doesn’t go full on baby oil like it sometimes does on me. It makes it a little more perfume-like but keeps it fun and light.

  8. :

    3 out of 5

    Reviewer GodKing nailed it: ‘I certainly don’t wish to spend good money just to smell like a drunken carnival worker who fell ass-over-tea-kettle into a vat of circus popcorn.’
    I was looking for a sweet caramel candy scent, and I got it. Only to realize that indeed, I want to smell this at a fair, a carnival, my kid’s birthday parties, not my skin. Wearing it on my wrist for half an hour makes my head spin, like coming off a carnival ride you got ‘bonus rounds’ on you didn’t sign up for.
    I will use my sampler on potpourri perhaps, to go on one ride and get off before it turns so very bad!

  9. :

    5 out of 5

    Heavily salted and buttered popcorn mixed with Cracker Jack. While I give Shay & Blue bonus points on creativity, and it is a very nice smelling fragrance, I certainly don’t wish to spend good money just to smell like a drunken carnival worker who fell ass-over-tea-kettle into a vat of circus popcorn. Moreover, as much as I enjoy the scent (a comforting gourmand) it is entirely synthetic and quite disgusting smelling this fragrance on skin.
    Some may enjoy wearing this fragrance (although I can’t imagine why) I would suggest just popping some buttered organic popcorn (non-GMO) with coconut oil and Irish Butter, toss in Cracker Jack, and you’ll enjoy smelling Salt & Caramel…plus a sweet and buttery treat in the process.
    Performance is pretty good in that it lasts 7-8 hours and projects, overall, slightly above average on my skin. Final analysis is that I really enjoy this scent; give credit to the creativity; but it fails in that it is not at all wearable. Cheers!

  10. :

    4 out of 5

    I love this fragrance so much! This is one of the few perfumes that I am always in the mood for. It’s a very buttery caramel gourmand, so if yummy food-like scents are your thing, I would definitely check this one out:) And the bottle and box it comes in is so charming!

  11. :

    4 out of 5

    Received a sample and it is for sure buttered popcorn. I have worn it to bed a couple of nights because it’s a snuggle scent. Gone by morning. It would be better as a candle. Definitely can find indie oils on Etsy that smell the same and cost much less. I am interested in sampling other Shay & Blue scents, though.

  12. :

    5 out of 5

    Butterkist toffee popcorn. It’s very creative, but I’m trying to think of a time that I would actually wear this.

  13. :

    3 out of 5

    I love gourmands, and this is a beautiful scent, but too sickly artificial to me. I love smelling it, and would love body care products with this scent, but as a perfume, I find it way too cloying and synthetic. I do not get any popcorn association, either, but I’m from Eurooe, where popcorn simply comes in ‘popcorn’ flavour.

  14. :

    3 out of 5

    I go along with all the reviewers who say this smells like popcorn. Additional to the popcorn I also get caramel and a strong note of warm, sweetened milk. After it dried down for some hours it smells more like the listed notes, but overall it’s more popcorn than salted caramel.
    This is extremely foody and very sweet, not comparable to the usual designer gourmands. I think it’s kind of cool, unique even, but I don’t think I really want to smell like that all day long. It’s missing something, it’s too one-dimensional for my taste. It’s perfect if you want to smell like delicious food and nothing else, and I can imagine it would be even greater for those who like to layer different perfumes. It could be good with something fruity and uplifting for balance.
    I myself like my gourmands a bit more nuanced and perfumey, though, and don’t want to layer different fragrances to get the desired result. It’s purely a matter of taste.

  15. :

    3 out of 5

    I’m a sucker for gourmands so I had to try this one.
    My initial reaction was “this smells delicious, but I don’t think I want to smell THIS much like food.”
    Or do I? 😉
    The initial blast is straight up Salted Caramel. It’s actually quite salty (and sweet), and incredibly realistic. I agree with previous reviews that this smells like the boardwalk- buttered popcorn, sweet taffy, the salty ocean breeze. It evokes wonderful childhood memories.
    When it melts into the skin it becomes much more wearable and COZY!
    Creamy sandalwood wraps itself around the buttery, savory-sweetness of the caramel; cutting through what could otherwise be cloying. The Tonka Bean rounds it all out this becomes a lovely Sweet Oriental Vanilla.
    I probably wouldn’t reach for it daily, but for an every now and then indulgence. I think it would make for a wonderful home scent as well.

  16. :

    4 out of 5

    smells like a night at the movies, with popcorn on my lap haha

  17. :

    3 out of 5

    Huge blast of butter popcorn upon 1st spray. But on me it dries down to a caramel, musk,nutty sweetness. Very unique, I absolutely love this perfume.

  18. :

    5 out of 5

    Salt Caramel is definitely true to its name, but the sandalwood adds a sexy muskiness that I just love. At first there was an overly synthetic butter undertone with the caramel, but that faded within minutes. At the drydown you’re left with Cracker-Jack goodness and sandalwood belying that this is not your average gourmand. Love it!

  19. :

    4 out of 5

    At first I thought this was a fairly basic salted caramel scent but as it developed on my skin, wearing this fragrance actually felt like an experience.
    I smelt the fairground, I smelt the beach, I could almost hear seagulls and the sound of slot machines. It was like being at an English seaside resort on a warm summer’s day.
    Really clever and well done – and not expensive either.
    10/10

  20. :

    4 out of 5

    This perfume is good, Im not saying anything else. But to me, its hazelnuts. Roasted hazelnuts only. Not what I was seeking, so I ended up selling the bottle.
    But if you love the idea of salty roasted hazelnuts with a little sandalwood this is your gem!

  21. :

    4 out of 5

    If you’re a gourmand lover, YOU HAVE TO SMELL THIS! I myself am not a big fan of gourmand scents but just yesterday I tried this fragrance at M&S and I went ‘wow, wow and wow’!. A super interesting fragrance! Nothing like I have ever smelt before.
    It is on point buttery popcorn! It is super food-like and nothing in a way of that annoying cloying gourmand scent (no offense gourmand lovers). This is also very wearable and yummy! I even feel like this perfume does not want to be a perfume, it literally wants to be popcorn. There is a little sharpness at the beginning but it then mellows down to a comfy scent and creates this popcorn cloud around you. However, sadly as time goes by it becomes a little less interesting, the saltiness is still there but… “Someone ate up the whole popcorn box! The movie isn’t even done yet!”
    Overall this does not smell juvenile, I believe it is moderately long lasting and is super fun to have in the collection, especially if you’re a gourmand lover!

  22. :

    3 out of 5

    It’s a delicious scent, not juvenile at all but playful enough. I don’t mind smelling like a pecan pastry bakery. I don’t find it sickly at all. On cold evenings this is ideal

  23. :

    4 out of 5

    Salt Caramel Shay & Blue London – Initial Impression
    Some perfume are very simple yet very enjoyable and salt caramel is one of those perfume and its very aptly named also as Caramel and Salt are major notes well supported by Tonka and Sandalwood in the background.
    It is a gourmandish fragrance which may appeal to non gourmand folks (Like me) as its not in your face sweetness like we get in PCT or one million . As you spray this perfume you can smell the caramel sweetness with a tinge of saltiness and it reminds of movie theater where i always ask the vendor to mix me caramel and salty popcorn’s and that’s a very apat example of this perfume. It is a quite linear fragrance however it projects and last a lot . I went with 3 small sprays even then it projected quite well and lasted 8 hours+. If i have to compare then this is quite similar to what noir 29 does to fig , Lumiere noir does to Rose and oud wood does to Oud. I will recommend folks to give this a try and its very well priced also so must try 9/10

  24. :

    4 out of 5

    First of all this fragrance smells like the taste of butter popcorn jelly bean! It’s freaking delicious. I have never smelled a fragrance with such a noticeable scent of popcorn in my life. I LOVE IT. To me this smells more like caramel popcorn than caramel, but this is most likely because I’m used to Biancolatte from Zeromolecole which has a much more prominent and sweet scent of caramel. The first 15 minutes smells like popcorn, then it turns into a woody kind of mysterious caramel. The note of sandalwood makes this fragrance wearable and a bit masculine compared to Biancolatte which is pure sugar/vanilla/caramel. The scent lingeres on the skin for quite some time and when it dries down this lovely scent of popcorn appears again. I can see myself snuggling up in this cloud of popcorn and caramel during the winter. Can hardly wait!

  25. :

    3 out of 5

    This is as it is described. A oriental vanilla fragrance. I love that each note is very detectable. Blended so well. A huge plus is this fragrance is a longevity and sillage monster bomb. You don’t need much. Be very light on the sprays. For the gourmand lover, this is a must have. Xo

  26. :

    3 out of 5

    Some else mentioned it but it’s true – this smells like the milk left at the bottom of the bowl after eating cereal. Sugary milk. I actually really like it. A light caramel scent which isn’t overpowering. Projection could be better for the price, but it lasts a long while albeit close to the skin.
    I actually didn’t think I would repurchase when I first tried this, but after turning to it surprisingly frequently over the last few weeks I got a larger bottle.

  27. :

    4 out of 5

    Perhaps just a bit too much salt note, tipping this one from a potential ‘love’ to just a ‘like’.

  28. :

    5 out of 5

    Absolutely delicious–warm, inviting, and buttery! It reminds me of a freshly baked butter cookie. The saltiness is there but it simply enhances the caramel beautifully. The only downside is, to me, it doesn’t project quite enough. But the longevity is quite good, especially on clothing. I may have to spring for the full bottle of this one, it’s that yummy.

  29. :

    5 out of 5

    Rich sweet salted caramel in a bottle. Undeniably seductive.
    Very good at getting you access to things and people you wouldn’t normally otherwise have…
    Use with caution.

  30. :

    5 out of 5

    I never want to be without this special, just for me Gem. This is my first gourmand actually and now I can’t turn back. I find it very nutty in the dry down which I love almost like a hazelnut latte with caramel sauce and a little sea salt. This one is a grown up treat and my boyfriend goes wild when I wear it. No it isn’t going to fill a room, sits close but I get whiffs of it all day long sneaking up on me and my coworkers always linger around when I wear it so that’s a plus. All day on my skin.

  31. :

    3 out of 5

    It’s the most gorgeous perfume I’ve ever had. First spray it’s full of sea salt, it almost makes me cough, it’s sharp and scratchy like the real salt itself. After 5 minutes the sharpness fades away and it becomes the most warm, creamy, unashamedly buttery, full and round caramel fragrance you could imagine. The salt note stays noticeable, but it’s just helping the caramel to be balanced. I can see the resemblance with the popcorn, it’s extremely buttery and fatty. I love it so much! It sounds like a childish gourmand, but it’s not: it’s a totally grown up and nicely composed fragrance for every age. I know a lot of people will say this is not a real perfume, it’s just caramel with salt, and they are right. But at the same time I cannot dream a perfume more perfect like this.
    Longevity is insane. After having 2 showers, I can still smell it. When I spray it on my arm, and fades away after 5-6 hours I just have to water it a little bit and the scent returns. LOVE! It’s not cheap, but worth every cents.

  32. :

    4 out of 5

    Buttery popcorn and chewy caramel
    Not synthetic and not immature at all.
    This is so comforting and warm to me and lasts from morning till night
    As it develops the sandalwood comes through and it becomes more
    powdery and woody, but there is still that salt and creaminess lingering.
    Sometimes I feel like it smells like warm skin or an embrace from a loved one, many feelings and emotions came up with this scent.
    Its my ultimate cozy comfort scent, that suits cold autumn days.

  33. :

    3 out of 5

    Very natural smelling, well done fragrance. Im on my 4th bottle and glad to see that no reformulation has happened. This is truly a masterpiece.

  34. :

    4 out of 5

    Nicely qualified;-)

  35. :

    4 out of 5

    This is my guilt free dessert perfume. It’s like having an indulgent salted caramel dessert. It lasts long too, I always wear it before bed especially on days im depriving myself of sweets for the sake of my figure and always smell it in the morning. Does change a bit with time worn and can be overbearing but ideal for a calorie free dessert substitute! Very indulgent I wouldn’t recommend for daily wear.
    I have 100+ niche samples for swap within Europe – updated spreadsheet of samples on my profile, get in touch!

  36. :

    3 out of 5

    Sweet and salty popcorn! It lasts, and lasts, and lasts… Very mature at the same time, nothing childish. Cozy, warm and calm, delisious but not really sweet scent with sandal wood and a little bit of tonka beans in the base.

  37. :

    5 out of 5

    Opens with popcorn. Wheat. Definitely. In that sense it reminds me somewhat of L’Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fete and Lostmarch Lann-Ael. The saltiness in this one has a marine note that I find absurd in combination with the caramel. It is like a wheat cracker dipped in sea water with a squirt of caramel sauce. Not what I expected, but certainly intriguing.

  38. :

    5 out of 5

    This is a quite unique and lifelike scent. To me this is salt water, wheat and starchy vanilla crackers. It is such a great blend of some quite masculine marine notes as well as bakery feminine notes, salt and sweet. The tonkabeans render this perfume thick, a dry, little earthy vanilla (imagine real vanilla instead of synthetic/sugary). By no means overpowering. Unique and with a low pitch, melding good with the skin’s natural warmth. No milky/sour notes. A great gourmand if you’re looking for realistic yet not too sweet bakery scents. Lovely!

  39. :

    3 out of 5

    Tried this at the John Lewis store in Birmingham this afternoon.
    The opening is spot on -and I mean exactly- the smell of a favourite candle of mine from ForEveryBody candles, Chocolate chip cookie. It is buttery more than anything, and quite pleasant, but having burnt many of the aforementioned candle jars the recent years I am left with the inpression of a room fragrance. It also brings to mind freshly popped corn with lots of yummy butter added.
    It is very gourmand and quite long lasting, and towards its drydown it reminded me of Ava Luxe Milk a bit (but that is more multifaceted and less sweet).
    In my opinion it is not similar to Matin Calin, that is not buttery but milky and aromatic.
    Safe as a blind buy only if you truly love buttery smells, otherwhise a sample is always a good idea.

  40. :

    4 out of 5

    Gorgeous. Delicious and woody. The slightly masculine edge is actually beautiful. Smells like true caramel, and lasts well, even on my acidic skin.

  41. :

    3 out of 5

    I smell pralines more than anything.
    It is a wonderful scent.
    Just never overdose on it.

  42. :

    5 out of 5

    I too smell popcorn. I’m thinking there’s a strong buttery note to the caramel in this that’s making us all think popcorn. On me it’s smooth and really enjoyable, creamy butter, some sweet soft caramel and enough salt that it isn’t at all cloying.
    I like it! I’m actually inclined to it as a warm weather scent for some reason, but frankly I’d wear this any time of the year, not entirely what I was expecting but in a good way. Fine and well done.

  43. :

    3 out of 5

    I’m cutting down on my blind buying so bought a 5ml sample of this from everyone’s favourite auction site. I love anything caramel so have been wanting to give this a try for a while. As everyone else has said it does smell like popcorn…the butterkist variety with an insane amount of toffee on it. I do like the fragrance but in the same way I like the smell of barbecue… It’s nice but I don’t particularly want to smell like it.

  44. :

    3 out of 5

    I love gourmand fragrances but this too sweet even for me. I was hoping the salt would tone the sweetness but on me its barely detectable. It is also very linear so pretty boring. Its just the smell of sweet buttered popcorn. Moderate sillage and longevity

  45. :

    3 out of 5

    Every time I pass by the Shay & Blue London counter I just can’t resist giving this one a sniff. To my nose, it smells just like fresh, warm poporn! So delicious and gourmand. I’m not sure why vanilla isn’t listed among the notes above, but I can definitely smell vanilla in this. Once it starts to develop, this scent really reminds me of a cross between two Chopard perfumes, Casmir and Wish. Today I sprayed it on the back of my hand and keep pressing my nose against my hand to get a whiff of this deliciousness. Love at first sniff.

  46. :

    4 out of 5

    Salty & Sweet…
    I didn’t know what to expect from this one before I tried it. Would it be too much for me? Would it be overwhelmingly sweet or cloying? Would I have to scrub it off?
    Thankfully, none of those things happened because it’s a wonderful fragrance and one I appreciate a lot. It’s true there is a degree of linearity to this one but it is simple and has such a nice smell that I don’t dislike it at all, in fact it’s really quite nice!
    I think the best thing about it is the addition of salt to the mix, because without that, it would just have smelled nauseatingly sweet (ie just pure caramel). So to be able to balance the sweet and sour (yin-yang) aspects of this was a really good step to take when composing this one.
    I do see where the vanilla and sandalwood come in, as the dry-down starts to happen. The smell of salted caramel stays throughout, turning into a caramel biscuit/cookie feel by the end. For me it’s something I really like. As a gourmand lover I would recommend it if you are into these kinds of fragrances. It’s worth a try.

  47. :

    5 out of 5

    Did not wow me like some other gourmands out there I’ve smelled., but if you love the smell of popcorn you might like it.
    At first blast, theres definitely a presence of caramel and vanilla.. Smells like salted butter popcorn drizzled with caramel sauce, but as it dries down the popcorn becomes slightly plastic and stale which is a shame. it’s not a like enough for me to want it anymore, so I’ve removed it off my wish list.

  48. :

    5 out of 5

    I ordered the full size 100ml Salt Caramel fragrance, which costs £55. Having read the descriptions of every perfume available, this particular gourmand scent really appealed to me. (Needless to say I am a fan of Thierry Mugler’s Angel, as well as anything containing vanilla!).
    Shay and Blue describe Salt Caramel as “irresistible”, “tempting” and “indulgent”, and have very helpfully broken down each note for each of their scents. Salt Caramel is composed thus:
    Top Note – Liquid Caramel On The Nose, Expertly Offset With Tangy Sea Salt.
    Heart Note – The Smoothness Of Tonka Bean Adding A Touch of Elegance.
    Base Note – Refined Bourbon Vanilla For Depth In The Base With Sandalwood A Woodsy Counterpoint To The Sweetness.
    In addition: Made With Real Flowers, Fruit And Spices, and contains Around Two Pounds Of Woods and Vanilla.
    Wow.
    I sprayed twice onto my wrist, and the scent lasted on the skin all day. It never appeared to fade. I sprayed it a few times all over (including clothes), and went to work. Comments from colleagues included “You smell nice”, “Ooh, yummy”, and “Is someone eating coconuts?”.
    I found this scent really gorgeous and yes, rather addictive – I kept sniffing where I had sprayed (sounds rather primal!).
    The scent faded just a bit over the day, which is not bad, and becomes an incentive to also buying the more travel-friendly 30ml size.

  49. :

    4 out of 5

    Salt Caramel is done very well. i had high hopes based on the name, and it delivered. i get some briny-almost floral, but a warm sweetness (i find most florals to be biting and soapy), balances the briny-floral. i love sweet sugary scents, and though this has more marine than i normally like, the combination works really well. strongly considering a fb.

  50. :

    3 out of 5

    This smells so bad on me it’s unbelievable. I bought it after reading all the reviews and because I love gourmand fragrances. I don’t smell any caramel here, just a milky note similar to Ava luxe’s Milk. The problem is this note isn’t combined with a light sugary vanilla or warm vanilla, as you’d expect from a perfume reminiscent of caramel, but it’s drowned in a heavy mix of sweaty cheap musk, pepper and nondescript red fruit – I guess that’s supposed to be the salt. It’s incredibly similar to the nightmarish Angel Eau Sucree and it also reminds me of Calvin Klein’s Reveal. Terrible.

  51. :

    3 out of 5

    First sniff, you can’t help but to say wow! You’ll notice right from the beginning that this smells exactly like the name. This is like comfort food for your skin. The opening is like a blast of crunch and munch popcorn which oozes to a milky base of tonka beans. Overall, very linear in its development but trust me, that isn’t particularly a bad thing. The longevity is something to behold. To tell you the truth, I don’t think you necessarily have to be a gourmand lover to like this. With that being said, this exceeds the sweet limit in every way. Know your character before indulging…

  52. :

    4 out of 5

    You know when you have just finished a bowl of sweet cereal and all that is left is a bit of milk at the bottom of the bowl and you lift it to your mouth and drink it? That’s what Salt Caramel smells like to me! It also reminds me a bit of a less sweet version of Prada Candy.This is definitely a foody fragrance but not too sweet! In fact,it could have stood to be sweeter in my opinion.I will use the entire bottle but I’m not sure if I’ll repurchase.

  53. :

    5 out of 5

    It is very tasty !! yes, Tasty ! deserves a sniff for sure.
    Not gooey kinda sweet, its sexy sweet. just like caramel. i really like it, it made me kinda hungry and all i wanted was “something caramely”. So i had to buy caramel salt ice cream on my home after testing it ! 🙂

  54. :

    3 out of 5

    Oh.. My.. God!!! I don’t even know where to start..
    Just like @evagargon, I went to their store on Marylebone/London today just because I dreamt about this fragrance a couple of days ago and in my dream it was amazing and something special.
    So I went there today, I could have ordered it online but I thought it will be an adventure to go there and test it and make sure I like it. The store was so hard to find! It’s in the middle of nowhere, it took me ages to find it. It’s kind of a secret shop, you have to ring a bell and a few minutes later someone comes to let you in.
    It was a nice lady who let me in and I told her I was looking for Salt Caramel. I was a bit embarrassed because I thought; what if I hate it and came all the way just because of it? But I shouldn’t have worried..It was phenomenal and exactly how it smelt in my dreams!
    Gourmand, classy, caramel heaven!
    I don’t smell much salt, it’s very well blended (but it’s definitely there somewhere in the background). It smells expensive and luxurious, not foody. To be honest this is what I thought Vanille Marine would smell like, but that one had too much salt for me.
    Now I feel like I have found a gourmand for life. I’m always looking and looking and somehow nothing has ever fully satisfied me. Until now. This smells sooo..:RICH. Lasting power is great so far, I bought it 6-7 hours ago and I can still smell it!
    Sorry it’s such a long review, I’ve never ever written such a long one! But I had to share my joy! If you like rich, mysterious, classy gourmands, you have GOT TO try this one and you will know why I’m so happy!! xxx

  55. :

    4 out of 5

    This fragrance is HEAVENLY! One whiff of this and oh man, I swear I have diabetes. The caramel is delectable, definitely edible. Reminds me of the caramel popcorn I ate as a child. Absolutely amazing! Definitely buying a large bottle as soon as I can!

  56. :

    5 out of 5

    My skin really brings out the salt in this. Have you ever had anyone trick you when you’re drinking coffee… they take the sugar and dump salt in it? Then you pour it in your coffee expecting it to be sugar and the first sip is really weird, and you’re like what’s going on here… that is what this smells like.

  57. :

    5 out of 5

    Love this perfume. It is all that I hoped it would be. Salty caramel with vanilla. It reminds me of a bar of peanut crunch that I use to love. If you are a gourmand lover as I am then you are sure to love this. Longevity and sillage are very good. It lasted 7 hours on my skin.
    Salty, nutty, buttery and it makes me want to smell my arm all the time. I bought a 30ml bottle from M&S online for £30. I have had some positive comments on this perfume already . Going to get the bigger bottle when this runs out. Gourmand Heaven for sure.

  58. :

    4 out of 5

    Great, fun, salty caramelly goodness! Salt Caramel opens with a salty caramel sweetness that at first seems a bit much, but it quickly develops into a pleasing combination of lovely tonka and smooth soft sandalwood that endures into the drydown. The drydown is mostly woody notes and tonka with some salt remaining. It’s a cozy warm comfort scent with good staying power, but it is not overwhelming. This scent could easily be worn on a warm summer night without being too much. Lovable, comforting and downright yummy!

  59. :

    5 out of 5

    This perfumery house is frickin’ awesome! All their fragrances are high quality, sophisticated creations, which I believe are on equal par and share the same English style as Jo Malone. However, “Salt Caramel” Is Just Raving Gusto-Olfacto Perfection!!! For lovers of sweet-salty tastes, nutty-buttery flavours, or just lovers of ever-so-slightly burnt toffee – you really can’t look past this one. I understand it may not be everyone’s preferred taste, but for the niche it’s aiming for it hits the nail on the head! So, description…
    Intense caramel and salt flavours – neither outweighs the other; they sort of bounce off each other in a balanced harmony – it is sweet but not sickly. Combined, it is delicious… There are other notes that are not shouting out in the foreground like the caramel and salt, but are still noticeable. These include: burnt toffee, nuts, creamy butter, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood.
    The middle notes turn the scent from delicious into scrumptious! The burnt toffee seems to permeate everything and it’s really hard to detect what part of the pyramid it belongs to – but it adds an EDGE to the sweet caramel/salt combo. The nuts have a sort of back-of-the-throat deliciousness that goes well with the caramel and reminds of praline, but there’s also something else – brazil nuts? chestnuts? peanuts? The butter is tasty, creamy… and wispy soft. Like suede. The vanilla may not actually be there (since I have difficulty identifying vanilla when similar scents are present), but I’ve included it in the list anyway.
    In the base, the tonka bean smells strong, creamy and warming and is predictably put with its old friend sandalwood, which is thick and dark. But to me these notes felt quite harsh, as they intensified over time, becoming quite piercing, heady and slightly medicinal. Warning: this is not a seductive, Arabian Nights oriental base. However, that being said, the base never dominates the composition, as the caramel and salt form the main olfactory treat that keeps prominence through the drydown.
    Lastly, I want to mention that as a rule, I don’t buy gourmand fragrances. I can’t stand smelling like food – it’s too frustrating, and I don’t want to feel like a walking dessert (it’s distracting to others). However, I HAVE made an exception here, because this fragrance crossed the boundary of food satisfaction and entered the pure pleasure zone. Half the time I don’t even think of it being gourmand, because I’m in heaven!
    For those who dig the flavours I mentioned, you really can’t go past this scent. Even people who aren’t hugely into these should give it a go… High quality and artistry can break boundaries, as it did for me. This is an X3 excellent gourmand.

  60. :

    3 out of 5

    Absolutely delicious, I can’t get enough of it. Bought the 30ml and will be buying the larger bottle when it runs out, which I expect will be within a few months. I overspray a tad as I want to walk around In a g

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