Douceur Brulee by Kyse Perfumes

To me, it smells like fried food with sugar, nothing like the caramel popcorn they promised. The fried scent is so exhausting it gives me nausea, and even though I tried to wash it off with water, it lingers forever. I’ve sensed that same note in other Kyse perfumes, like Gateau de Carnavale, which is pure fried food. Very disappointing for me; I prefer Let The Good Times Roll by Lush, which smells better, is more caramelized, has more popcorn, and lasts much longer.

One of the sexiest gourmands in my collection. Terri Brozzo is a master at crafting these kinds of fragrances. Douceur Brulée smells like crème brûlée, caramel, burnt sugar, and butter in such an addictive way that it wraps you in comfort. And the best part? Despite being so realistic, it doesn’t smell childish or simple. Its trail is wonderful (just be careful not to overdo it!) and the longevity is eternal. I love every scent from this house I’ve tried so far, but this one feels like a must-have for anyone who loves sweets. I’ve seen comparisons to Pink Sugar, which shares that burnt sugar note, but Douceur Brulée is a much more balanced and mature fragrance. I adore wearing it on cozy winter afternoons under a blanket or on chilly shopping days when life gets busy. It’s like a warm, continuous hug. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 10/10 Sillage: 8/10 Value: 9/10 Versatility: 6/10 Packaging: 5/10 Would I buy it again? Yes

Indeed, it smells like caramel popcorn, but in such a natural way that it feels like you’re at the movie theater candy stand receiving a warm bucket you can’t resist eating. After a few minutes, on my skin it doesn’t smell so much like popcorn anymore; a vanilla flan with caramel and burnt sugar settles in, with a salty touch of butter and honey. It’s very sweet but somewhat amber and earthy, I suppose it’s the ambroxan, and the lemon adds acidity and lightness so it doesn’t get cloying. The dry-down of Douceur Brulée and Sucre Et Fleurs is similar, but I prefer Douceur Brulée for its fun evolution. These are the only Kyse perfumes I’ve tried, and the quality and naturalness of their ingredients are excellent.

If I ever want to be a walking caramel-coated popcorn, this is the perfume 😀 What a rich and interesting thing. If you like caramel or caramel popcorn, you’ll love it. Its opening is very interesting; it smells so realistically of caramel popcorn that you want to eat it. After 5 minutes, it evolves and coconut joins in, becoming equal to the popcorn. It’s a very beautiful coconut; it reminds me of the beach, summer, and fun. The heart phase oscillates between popcorn and delicious coconut. Since it’s not linear, when the final phase begins, the caramel fades and only the coconut remains, which for me is the musk. The whole time is sweet; the final phase is relatively common, but the opening and middle life are delicious and original. I’m not quite sure when to wear it, perhaps on a relaxed walk or a cool afternoon. Very good.