In my last post (about Waffles), I learned that Demeter Fragrances evoke memories. The aroma of waffles holds a special place in my heart. In addition to the Waffles and Cinnamon Buns and Vanilla Cake Batter, Demeter sent a trio of scents inspired by Demeter's CEO Mark Crames. Rice Paddies, Mountain Air, and Vanilla Cake Batter (a double).
Rice Paddy
What Demeter says it smells like: During a trip to a Taiwanese factory, Demeter CEO Mark Crames, found himself surrounded by Rice Paddies. This experience inspired this scent; reflecting the calm, Zen-like nature of the rice paddy itself.
What I think it smells like: Rice pudding - like freshly cooked rice with a touch of sweetness
Mountain Air
What Demeter says it smells like: A personal attempt by Demeter's CEO to capture a recent trip to Alaska, which was one of the most amazing vacations of his life, this scent reflects the crisp, clean, cool mountain air, the endless evergreen and the crystal clear waters of Alaska.
What I think it smells like: An attractive man that just took a shower in mountain spring water - cool and crisp are the two best words to describe this one. I have climbed up a mountain before... but Mountain Air doesn't actually smell like anything.
Vanilla Cake Batter
What Demeter says it smells like: Another Demeter CEO inspired scent, this one reminded him of early childhood and of licking the spoon and bowl when Grandma baked. Is there any better memory? This scent is a simply irresistible blend of all the basics: creamy vanilla, sugar and butter.
What I think it smells like: Exactly what Demeter says it smells like. Except for the one detail about my Grandma baking. My Grandma is more of a MasterChef and my Mom is the Master Baker. In a nutshell, it's simply delicious. Potentially sickeningly sweet but quite yummy if that's the kind of fragrance you're into.
And... I'm a little obsessed with the look of the Demeter fragrance bottles. They look so aesthetically pleasing all lined up in a row.
Funnily enough, even though these are someone else's memories... the Vanilla Cake Batter and Rice Paddy scents are familiar to me. Rice Paddy is definitely my favourite of this set... rice is an a Chinese life staple... brings me back to my roots.
Demeter Fragrance Library hooked it up with the custom Scent Memory Blending Set. You can read my review on my Waffles + pairings here
Have you tried Demeter? Which one do you think you would enjoy most - Rice Paddy, Mountain Air or Vanilla Cake Batter?
Press samples featured. Demeter Fragrances are available online at www.DemeterFragrance.com (1 oz for $20USD) and at the Real Canadian Super Store (30 mL for $15CAD)
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