Review of Powder Love by Sarah Chabal

Sweet, powdery, fluffy, musky, white floral, amber/warm, caramel, almond, feminine, sensual, elegant, modern, sophisticated, chic, ethereal, charming, whimsical, enchanting , delightful, alluring, tempting, addictive, inviting, cozy, comforting This is super pretty! It’s Delightfully delicate, but has a definite presence too! It’s not the sugar bomb that you might expect from the notes, although the sweetness is still there. Think the powdery coating on a marshmallow instead of the whole thing, and the delicate whisps of spun sugar instead of a mouthful of cotton candy. Those intertwine beautifully with the sweet and citrusy orange blossom and nutty and powdery candied almond. The dry down shines with the addition of soft musk and caramel-like and vanillic tonka bean. Overall, it’s a very sophisticated, chic, and elegant marshmallow and cotton candy blend swirled with orange blossom, caramel, candied almond, and musk, that’s the perfect gourmand for the clean girl aesthetic. Whenever I very first tried mine I was surprised because it wasn’t the sugar bomb that I’d been expecting (for example something along the lines of LDBS, Pink Sugar, ect). However, after giving it a chance to just be what it actually was I really fell in love with it. It comes across much more like Valentino DBIR Ivory and YSL Black Opium Glitter (obviously without the coffee note), and they’re actually quite similar, especially DBIR Ivory. Ivory is extremely close, just a little more citrusy because it has a green mandarin note, but otherwise at least to me they smell almost identical. This feels very feminine to me, and suitable for women of all ages. I think it works well throughout the whole year because it’s sweet and cozy enough for the fall and winter, but also delicate enough for spring and summer so as not to be cloying. This feels most suitable for casual occasions, work/school, and maybe even date nights if you want something sweet and pretty as opposed to deep, dark, and sensual. I get great performance with Powder Love. The longevity is excellent, It literally lasts throughout the entire day on my skin. The projection is around moderate, it radiates out at least an arm’s length from me. For reference, some of my other favorite fragrances include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, The Wedding Silk Santal, Yum Pistachio Gelato, Kilian LDBS, Princess, Sunkissed Goddess, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, The Maker Dream, Fugazzi Vanilla Haze, PDM Oriana, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, Valentino DBIR Ivory, Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla , LoveShackFancy Secret Crush, Vanilla Twirl, Coach Dreams Starlight, Rosie Jane Dulce, Skylar Boardwalk Delight, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Queen’s Caramel, Vanilla Salt, Forever Pistachio, Phlur Honey Moon, Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, SDJ Summer è Amor, 62, 39, VS Vanilla Lace, Glitter Hustle, BBW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Cotton Candy Clouds, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Fireside Flurries, Bonfire Bash, Coco Paradise, Meet Me in Miami