Wow, this is both realistic and delicious! I'm generally not a fan of scents that really smell like food but this is an exception. This is so buttery and comforting. I swear I can smell raisins in here but since it's not listed in the notes I think my mind might be playing tricks on me. The vanilla custard aspect is wonderful and once all the other notes die down it shines and eventually morphs into a faint vanilla ice cream. I don't reach for this often but when I do I'm very glad to have it.

This is so realistic and comforting. I really do get every aspect of bread pudding made with white bread. The nutmeg and cinnamon are right there at the front of this scent, instantly making my mouth water. The butter note melts into the bread in the background, rounding out the sweetness of the vanilla custard and keep it from getting too sugary. It's gorgeous and warm and feels like a hug from a granny. One of my favorites to wear in the Fall.

When Malarkey melds with my chemistry it morphs to spiced bread pudding with realistic thick vanilla custard and the distinct aroma of freshly prepared french toast but the vanilla custard and light cinnamon stand out the most. Hours later and I get a creamy crumbly nutmeg and a richer vanilla base (and I swear a drop of warm honey). It's something else and a tribute to British culinary traditions and old-fashioned baking secrets. Malarkey is never sharp, overly sweet or spicy, waxy or artificial smelling and just like Poppycock, it's perfectly executed. I always try to envision what the food from one my all-time favourite cinematic treasures would smell like and Malarkey is what I would be drinking if I were invited to attend the lost boys' dinner from HOOK. It's straight out of my dreams as this is happy thoughts and warm hugs. [says with nose to wrist] It's Bangarang.