Brulee

Final Thoughts

This fragrance is for the person who prioritizes initial impact over long-term refinement. Someone who wants to announce their presence and isn't concerned with nuanced sophistication. Perhaps a student or anyone new to fragrance that wants to make a statement in a confined space. The cloying sweetness may be appealing to those with a sweet tooth, but be prepared for a chemical-heavy experience that lacks grace.

Scent Breakdown

Brulee opens with a blast of aggressively synthetic cinnamon. Think Big Red gum left out in the sun too long, not fresh-ground spice. The cardamom is muted, barely detectable beneath the cinnamon assault. A fleeting citrus note appears, then vanishes like a scared rabbit. The heart attempts vanilla, but it comes across as boozy in the worst way – more like cheap imitation vanilla extract than fine bourbon. The elemi adds a slightly medicinal, vaguely pine-like edge. The drydown is where Brulee truly falters. The praline smells like burnt sugar mixed with plastic, underlined by a harsh ambroxan that screams loudly on skin. The musk tries to soften things, but only muddies the already unpleasant base. It mimics the inspiration briefly, before diverging into something far less appealing.

Wear time & Sillage

Brulee lasts around 5-6 hours on skin, projecting intensely for the first hour, easily filling a room. After that, it quickly fades to a skin scent. I tested it during a cold autumn day indoors.