"This is probably the only Demeter fragrance I did not like. It smells much more like a perfume than cookies or butter as you would expect with a shortbread. Disappointed in this one."
Scottish Shortbread Mini Purse Spray
$9.00
0.2 oz
The Scent: Butter, eggs, more butter; what could make for a better scent???
The Inspiration: According to Jennifer Harvey Lang of Larousse Gastronomique: "Shortbread ia...A biscuit (cookie) rich in butter, which is served with tea and its traditionally eaten at Christmas and New Year.
The Story: Originating from Scotland and traditionally made with oatmeal, it is now made with wheat flour...Shortbread is usually baked in a large round and served cut from the centre into triangles; it is a relic of the ancient New Year cakes that were symbols of the sun." The history of Scottish shortbread is interconnected with the history of dairy farming and butter making in the British Isles during the Medieval Age: "Butter was the other principal milk dish [cheese being the other]. The manner of making is had changed little since Pliny's day...In other branches of cookery butter was an enricher, the accompaniment of cheese in herbolaces or with macaroni; of eggs, milk and sugar in the filling for a flathon; of plain or fancy breads in pain perdu or rastons. For short pastry and cakes, it was at first an alternative to fresh cream, but eventually superseded it, for butter had a more highly concentrated fat content, and was more easily stored...Nevertheless butter appeared in a relatively small proportion of the dishes in medieval recipe books, which were written mainly for and by the cooks of the nobility. It was only in Tudor times that an emerging middle class, which did not despise butter as the food of the poor, began to use it liberally in every possible sphere of cookery, setting a trend that was to last for some two hundred years." ---Food and Drink in Britain: From the Stone Age to the 19th Century, C. Anne Wilson This explains why the first shortbread recipes date only back as far as Elizabethan times.
Overall rating: 3.2727273 / 5 from 11 reviews.
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Surprised by how much I dislike this
"I love gourmand scents, so I was surprised not to like this. It smells like pure fake butter to me, and I don't get the sweetness at all."
needs more oomph
"This is lovely, cozy, warm, sweet and cookie-ish, but it could stand to be a lot more distinctive. If I didn't already know what Demeter Sugar Cookie smells like, you could tell me that's what this was, and I'd believe you!"
Smells like cherry almond cookies
"To me this has pretty strong notes of cherry and almond upfront- a bit like amaretto. Then as it settles it's a more buttery cookie scent. Warm and delightful. I didn't know what to expect, but this is a yummy food scent."
smells delicious
"this smells almost just like sugar cookies."
Average
"I was expecting that kind of buttery salty/sweet smell of shortbread.... It lacks it. Just kind of average. Not a bad smell at all, but I certainly wouldn't know it was supposed to be shortbread unless I was looking at the label."
Average
"I was expecting that kind of buttery salty/sweet smell of shortbread.... It lacks it. Just kind of average. Not a bad smell at all, but I certainly wouldn't know it was supposed to be shortbread unless I was looking at the label."
Meh
"A solid 3.5. Nice enough, and it definitely gives of a warm, sweet vibe, but to me it smells awfully similar to Sugar Cookie, only less nuanced and with a little less sweetness. It doesn't seem to have much staying power either; after only a few minutes on my skin it's as if I never even put it on."
Meh
"A solid 3.5. Nice enough, and it definitely gives of a warm, sweet vibe, but to me it smells awfully similar to Sugar Cookie, only less nuanced and with a little less sweetness. It doesn't seem to have much staying power either; after only a few minutes on my skin it's as if I never even put it on."
Good for Burns Night!
"This is nice. It smells very much like a yummy sweet biscuit, or bakery, but not quite as buttery as real Shortbread. I even went to the cupboard to sniff some Walkers shortbread, just to compare. Unfortunately, it takes about an hour for Demeter's Scottish Shortbread to smell more natural, and closer to the real thing. But by then it has faded and is not strong enough... It is a very pleasant, sweet, warm fragrance though. I will probably buy some Scottish Shortbread (and Heather) for one of my Scottish cousins for her birthday later this year, even if it is not 100% accurate, it is a lovely concept. I'll layer it with Heather to make it extra Scottish for Burns Night :)"
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Dark Flowers Humongous Mini Set
$32.00
2.0 oz
Product Description
Demeter Fragrance’s Dark Flowers 8 Piece Sampler Set
The Scents: Witching Hour, Dark Roses, Vampire Blooms, Transfixed, Mystical Blooms, Shadow Flowers, Ominous Mist, Haunted Souls
Witching Hour: Deep and sensual, without being at all too dark, this fragrance uses exotic ingredients - two kinds of Amber, Blood Orange, and Vanilla Orchid petals - to make this blend unique.
Dark Roses: Rose Water Tea, Thorny Stem Bulgarian Rose Petals, and Davana Blossom are topped with Red Currants and anchored by an earthy Patchouli, Dark Amber and Haitian Vetiver: a deep, dark swirl unlike anything else you have experienced in a Rose-inspired scent.
Vampire Blooms: Poisonous Belladonna, Dracula Orchid, and the Nicotiana plant form the deep, dark heart of this fragrance, rounded with peppery Maile Leaves and Ivy, smoothed and coordinated by a sheer veil of Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk and Mandarin Peel.
Transfixed: The sexy center of this fragrance revolves around Ylang Ylang and Red Poppies, grounded with Tobacco Leaves and Black Vanilla Bean, while taking flights of fancy with a frosty medicinal accord and powdery Coca Petals.
Mystical Blooms: Mystical Blooms is an enchanting fragrance with a core of Night Blooming Orchid and Crimson Dahlia, shrouded in a veil of elusive tobacco and musk notes. . Its top notes exude a hint of enigmatic spices, like Saffron, and unique fruity scents, like Bergamot and Fig Nectar, luring you into an ethereal journey.
As the scent develops, a sense of intrigue intensifies, drawing you deeper into its mysterious allure. Woods and musky undertones emerge, adding an aura of seductive secrecy. Like a moonlit garden under a starless sky, Mystical Blooms captivates with its enigmatic and haunting presence.
This fragrance is for those who embrace the unknown, seeking an olfactory adventure that transcends the boundaries of light and dark, revealing the magic that lies within the shadows. Mystical Blooms leaves an enigmatic trail, tempting others to unravel its secrets, but it remains an enigma, forever elusive and entrancing.
Shadow Flowers: Shadow Flowers is an enigmatic and alluring fragrance that exudes a mysterious and haunting charm. At its core, it embraces a delicate yet intoxicating blend of elusive dark blooms, including Jasmine, Sambac, and fiery Tuberose Absolute, all shrouded in an air of darkness.
The fragrance opens with ethereal wisps of misty dew-kissed sparkling peach and Orange Blossom, evoking the sensation of wandering through a moonlit garden under the cover of night. As it develops, an aura of intrigue deepens with a touch of Patchoui and an Amber accord, adding an alluring complexity to the floral bouquet.
Shadow Flowers captivates with its unique duality, both dark and light, tender and mysterious. It represents the beauty found in the hidden corners of the world, evoking a sense of fascination and wonder.
This fragrance is for those who embrace the enigma of life, seeking a scent that transcends the ordinary and reveals the allure of the unknown. With Shadow Flowers, you'll leave a hauntingly elegant impression, a trail of mesmerizing allure that lingers long after you've passed, inviting others to be drawn into your captivating world of shadows and blooms.
Ominous Mist: Ominous Mist is an intriguing and evocative fragrance that transports you to a realm of mystery and intrigue. At its heart, it entwines a blend of dark notes with bursts of brightness, reminiscent of a dense mist cloaking a hidden forest on a moonless night. Within this enigmatic mist, whispers of Sandalwood, Cedar and a fantasy wood accord create a sense of eerie serenity.
The fragrance opens with a burst of Black Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Blood Orange, capturing the essence of the mist as it embraces you in its ethereal embrace. As it evolves, hints of aromatic Jasmine and Orange Blossom add depth and complexity to the atmospheric blend.
Ominous Mist encapsulates the allure of the unknown, offering a captivating olfactory journey that dares you to explore and embrace the enigmatic. It is a fragrance for those who embrace their inner darkness, finding beauty in the mysterious and uncharted territories of life.
Haunted Souls: Haunted Souls is an evocative fragrance that delves into the depths of emotions and memories, capturing the essence of souls that linger in the realm of the living. At its core, it intertwines a blend of dark and introspective notes, embodying a deep, melancholic symphony of Patchouli, Smoky Myrrh and Leather.
The fragrance opens with a touch of mystery, like wisps of ethereal mist of Bergamot, Saffron and Coco Blossom, rising from forgotten graves, setting the stage for an immersive olfactory experience. As it evolves, delicate whispers of Midnight Jasmine and Tuberose emerge, adding a sense of nostalgia and timeless elegance.
Haunted Souls encapsulates the essence of introspection and the haunting beauty found in the depths of the human spirit. It is a fragrance for those who embrace their emotions, exploring the shadows of their souls with grace and courage.
