This was my favorite scent from the batch of samples I ordered! It’s a very fresh, green take on a pumpkin scent which is something I appreciate. At first the smell of raw pumpkin flesh is almost a little too strong, but then it’s tempered by smooth, creamy chai and a dash of vanilla as it dries on the skin. Smells like drinking a milky chai while carving a pumpkin on a fall day!

To clarify my title, I would like to clarify that I am not a gourmand hater but I do prefer sweet foody smells in candle form rather than on my body. For this reason I usually steer clear of pumpkin scents. This was a nice surprise! This is more dry and warm spices with some pumpkin than a sugary pumpkin with spices, if that makes sense. It does have some sweetness but it isn't cloying. The warmth of the pumpkin spices are a wonderful contrast to the coldness of the spidersilk base. It's August now and I've been sneaking some whiffs of this blend on cooler rainy days, fall can't come fast enough! I can't wait to wear this again.

This scent draws and beguiles me with its lightly gourmand, spiced magic. The Spidersilk creamy cold element makes it soo comfortable yet also intriguing and ambiguous: is it a clean, cold vanilla or a festive, warm treat? It's a bit of both, keeping it easy, smooth and mellow as it deepens in complexity. I love the delicate paradox of glowing, creamy, clean skin adorned with cozy cozy pumpkin spice. I can't stop smelling my wrists. A new favorite.

I have searched near and far for the comforting spirit of fall bottled and Nui Cobalt Designs presented exactly what I have been desiring for so long. The notes say purely gourmand, but the nose receives layers of heartening autumnal therapy with warm spices, a kiss of sweet creamy pumpkin icing and the familiar "cold" vanilla element of Starlight & Spidersilk underneath waiting to deepen and morph with the passing hours. I also detect the slightest drop of sandalwood and unexpected realistic cream cheese frosting and a wisp of smoke. It's full of delightful surprises and it's finally home.