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scr116 – :
A lot of patchouli but not fresh smellling. I hate the perfume. It smells off. But the lotion and body wash, oh my god! Amazing! Smells just like butter and brown sugar! I cant believe they want to call it the samw smell. Id assume my perfume was just old but it seems like everyone else on here describes it just like mine is.
tzb330elipseskism – :
I’ve owned this frag for maybe about a year now, although I’ve tested it on my wrist but not really ever worn it. Today was the first day I sprayed it on and finally “got it.”
Apparently, Creme Brulee underwent a reformulation at some point since its launch (according to reviews on the LM website). People are PISSED at the new formula, saying it smells like “rotten vanilla donuts” or “a cheap Glade air freshener.” Supposedly the original was very sweet and gourmand. Now, I never smelled the 2006 version when it was launched, and I’m quite sure I have the newer version. Here’s the thing: if you have a pre-conceived notion of what you’re going to get, probably with any fragrance, more than likely you’ll be disappointed. I actually really like this perfume, but to me, it does not smell like creme brulee. It smells chocolatey. A bit hazelnut chocolatey. What is the main huge difference for me between a year ago and today’s wearing of LM Creme Brulee? Two perfumes have since some into my life: Angel Muse (both EDT and EDP) and Chopard’s Wish. Both are hazelnut chocolate heavy, and I freaking LOVE them. And what do you know? LM Creme Brulee is reminiscent of them both. I’m totally down with that. So a year ago when I tried CB I probably thought, “Wait, this doesn’t smell like creme brulee, it smells weird, or ‘off.'” But taking it for what it is, I’m totally happy with it. It’s a little musky. A little chocolatey. It’s just right. Well, whadda ya know?!
nafnif – :
Do I have a “vintage” bottle, because for me this is clearly a big step up from similar designer gourmands? It isn’t too sweet, and while it’s smooth, it also has some nice texture, which tends to prevent boredom from quickly setting in. There’s no obvious note, such as the usual obvious vanilla, either. And while most guys might think this is too “feminine,” for me it’s entirely unisex, as well as natural-smelling. I also imagine this would be excellent for layering experiments. It’s not super complex but the list note is short, so that’s not a disappointment. Overall, I’m happy to have some, and it seems reasonably strong too!
UPDATE: The strength was good for an hour or so and then it tapered off considerably. If you want something like this but a lot stronger, there is vintage Pi by Givenchy. I think I like this one better, but Pi has great performance.
HooxAfteror – :
WOW! This is so similar to Angel on me! And I was not expecting that from this line at all. All my other fragrances from this line (Ambre Vanille, Vanille Gourmande, Almond Coconut, and Fresh Fig) are cozy, comfortable scents. There is nothing at all that is strange or unsettling about any of them. I find them all safe and comforting to wear at any time of day and on any occasion…I wear them to sleep. I wear them when I need a hug. I wear them when I want to be in a happy place.
This one is a little different. There is definitely something a bit unsettling and perhaps even fascinating about it. I’m surprised that musk is so low on the notes tree because I find it to be quite prominent. I think it’s what gives this caramel treat a bit of edge. I’m still not sure how burnt sugar and musk translate into a toned down Angel on my skin, but I like it! A LOT! But then again, I’m a big fan of Angel and all its friends.
If “caramel” is what piques your curiosity here, keep in mind that the caramel is definitely of the brulee variety – burny, nutty, and decidedly grown up.
tagan – :
This one is not what I expected at all. I have ben wanting to try this for so long, and finally can test it! I do like it, and I am a huge fan of gourmand smells and LOVE sweet things.. BUT on my shin I don’t get that dessert type scent. Its almost the burnt caramel i get and nothing more. I had a few people at work smell it, they like but no one said it smelt super sweet at all. Pink Sugar by Aquiline is WAY more sugary sweet and way cheaper if you are looking for a super sweet smell 🙂
vladimirford3 – :
I don’t find this to be too sweet at ALL….again, I am trying it in 30 degree weather. I LOVE THIS! It has that edge of skanky honey like I find in Serge Lutens Miel de Bois. However, this isn’t quite AS skanky as Miel de Bois – which is my FAVORITE dirty honey. This is much lighter, but still worth every little penny spent!
Luxifer – :
I really dislike this gourmand range and the body lotions are even worse with my skin chemistry. Clearly I’m not a fan of gourmands but these are especially sickly and sweet. How I’d expect Willy Wonka to smell
zgk986intitytek – :
Mega sweet and a nice scent if desserty is your thing. Lighting fast fade though, might last longer layered!
max3nezic – :
I like this a lot; it manages not to be overpowering despite being very very sweet – impressive! I only wear it when I’m home alone though; it’s perfect for going to sleep, when I often want sweet uncomplicated scents. I don’t think I’d be comfortable smelling this much like a dessert in public; although maybe that’d be more plausible in winter, so I might try wearing it during the day then. When my sample is used up I think I’ll eventually buy a small bottle if that exists and I can find it at a good price…
jnd902speagoessenda – :
On me it is too strong and sickly sweet. Too rich as with the other gourmand frangrances in this line.
BoxUseftsot – :
The opening of Crème Brulée is actually a bit strange and difficult to discern. But surprisingly it does remind me of the dessert itself, especially the cracking caramel coating. While gradually drying down, it does sometimes take up a little nutty and coffee edge, but eventually settles down into a swirling burnt caramel and vanilla.
The sillage is moderate at the beginning then it stays close to the skin for at least 8 hours. It’s an uncomplicated and very sweet fragrance. An indulgence for craving saccharine caramel desserts from time to time, why not?
VlaedimirZorin – :
This is one of the sweetest fragrances I’ve ever tried, but I quite like it. As some other reviewers have said, it’s not especially accurate of how the desert crème brulee really smells – this fragrance is far sweeter. It’s intensely sugary. Imagine a mixture of the sweetest gourmand accords you can think of combined in one fragrance: caramel sauce, burnt sugar, vanilla cookies. The sweetness also seems to be amplified by something that smells to me like apricot or peach nectar.
I enjoyed this fragrance the most out of those I’ve tried from Laura Mercier’s Eau Gourmande series, though it’s probably not something I’d enjoy wearing often enough to consider a bottle. I do prefer it to other fragrances of the same overtly sugary-foody variety, such as Pink Sugar or BS Fantasy. The intensity of this fragrance is quite strong when first applied, but it does calm down as it wears. It lasted several hours on my skin.
серега_223 – :
the new version is really, really disappointing..
I love the original version…
I really like to stick with this, but I have to move on.
support777 – :
I love Laura Mercier’s Fresh Fig so much but this is vile on me. I tried it earlier today after thinking it smelled lovely in the bottle and managed to stick it out for about an hour before having to wash it off. For the first few minutes it really reminded me of E45 cream then it settled down to a really unpleasant burnt rubber / latex gloves smell. Horrible. I did find that after using soap and water to get rid of the smell I could detect a mild scent of creme brûlée which was quite pleasant – but nothing special. What a shame – it really does smell like a lovely pudding. Just not on me.
8mawado8 – :
ordered it from the internet!Nice smell-really nice,but DOESN’T LAST!after half an hour it has disappeared!!Even by applying more amount-can’t really smell it after a while..Too bad, it could have been a nice fragrance!Lasting is too important to me though
proof95 – :
I can see a lot of people enjoying this one, but it was far too sweet for me, sickeningly so. And it was heavier than the real smell of creme brulee, which is actually rather light and creamy, not super heavy and overly sweet like this. I enjoy a number of gourmand scents, but this was not for me.
Shustrila – :
Sometimes my olfactory senses get a hankering for something boundlessly sweet and nothing else will satisfy them.
Well, there’s no denying that Laura Mercier’s interpretation of this French culinary classic definitely fits that description, but it’s also very lovely. And it definitely satiates my cravings for the sweet scents.
Crème Brûlée opens up with a burnt sugar and caramel note that remains throughout the (all too short) life of this fragrance. It’s fairly linear without much development but that doesn’t matter because it smells delectably delicious from start to finish. It’s pure, rich, decadent caramel…a sinful dessert in a bottle. And without the calories!
Although I get a good amount of projection from it, the lasting power on my skin is pretty average. But it’s so sweet that it’s probably best in small doses anyway! This really is a scent only for hardcore gourmand lovers.
Nevertheless it’s one of my favorites from the Eau Gourmande line.
neya – :
It’s not so much creme brulee as it is creme brulee-flavored candy or a chewy milk caramel you find at the register of a Walgreen’s. It smells REALLY good, but longevity is poor. I could not smell any trace after 15 minutes of applying it.
Pooncumma – :
I want this very much but it is not for sale in the Netherlands. Is somebody interested in swapping? I have a new bottle Keora Jean Couturier for women 100 ml. I like to hear from you! Greetings Elizabeth
ols147speagoessenda – :
Smells very sweet, like liquid caramel at first which is lovely. However, after a few minutes a coffee aroma comes through which is somewhat disappointing (don’t like coffee) and surprising (as these notes aren’t mentioned). If only it stayed caramel like and skipped the coffee!
frolov1978 – :
The love of perfume for me is about choosing something to match my mood, colors I’m wearing, the event, a whim…this may not be the most sophisticated perfume, but who can be offended by the smell of a pastry shop in the elevator? It doesn’t knock you over with its scent and it’s perfect for cuddling by the fire, wine tasting, even a day at the beach. Anywhere you wouldn’t mind having a sweet is where you can wear this and know everyone is wondering what smells so sweet and delicious.
grigsilla – :
This is horrible ..seriously don’t waste your money on this perfume unless you would want to smell like a cinnamon roll
andrey_0689 – :
Smells like cheap Demeter fragrances or liquid for potpurri vanilla from Dollar tree :), it’s maybe for kids, mine of 3yrs said: no thanks mama, it’s too sweet! hahahah 😀 mini me 🙂
tklshby – :
Just received my Laura Mercier samples. And OMG!!! This one is SO SWEET!! I feel as if I spilled caramel on my hand..Makes my hunger devil wake up..It really smells edible! It almost smells like a burnt sugar..
I wanted to buy this one, but now I am not sure. I love that smell, I really do, but I cannot imagine myself smelling like this..Maybe I will buy the smallest bottle possible because I LOVE IT! But as for caramel perfumes, I will always love Omnia Profumo Madera the most!
sandarov79 – :
WAY TOO RICH. Smells like a yankee candle, mixed with egg whites,overly sweet condensed milk, soured milk, and baby formula. I love gourmands, but this is a bit over the top.
povorobog – :
I’m not a vanilla fan at all in perfume – it gives me raging headaches. But I DO like how it smells in real life (I add tons of it to my baking). So this perfume is lovely to me only in passing, I couldn’t wear it.
However, for whatever reason – some strange chemical reaction or something – I DO love the matching Honey Bath and Body Souffle! No headaches, just vanilla-laced creme brulee / caramel goodness!!
So if you’re like me and you like the smell of vanilla but can’t wear fumes with vanilla as a basenote – or you find this one too cloyingly sweet – try the Honey Bath and/or Souffle.
exo619Unlogrere – :
I tried this one on with a few friends. Well it smells great on my friend but on me. It does actually smell rather fruity but in a weird way. Then later it starts to smell like burnt sugar. Nice… But on the other hand on my friend it smelled like sweet creme brulee from a french bakery.
buy-zithromax – :
I thought I had made a mistake and sprayed a house fragrance from the counter, but no – this is supposed to be a real perfume. It’s so sweet I’ve never smelled anything like this before. It’s a scent of a caramel cake and gave me a headache. I can’t imagine a person who would wear this.
ferAdamsFeema – :
So eatable!I like it!
Velik8 – :
now i know what it smells like….brazillian nut butter from the Body Shop. meh…i’d rather buy the butter.
vladires – :
i really wanted to love this one, but it smells very nutty on me. the coffee smell is nice, but the nuttiness is not my cup of tea. oh well.