Crave

Crave, Crave, Crave. My God! Let's start from the beginning! I selected Crave due to one note and one note only: Golden Tobacco. I found her by searching "tobacco" and I'm not gonna lie, the hazelnut and sesame seed gave me pause but in the same breath, the sesame seed had me intrigued! Anyway, I was looking for something new to pair with YBC, also known as: MY Boyfriend's Cardigan 😜

Now, onto the nitty gritty! In my opinion, she is a sister or more accurately a cousin to Decadence (another amazingly unique powerhouse scent from HSBS, check her out if you haven't). They do not share the same scent profile at all but in terms of the power you feel, the seduction and her intoxicating beauty.... SAME vibe!!

Crave is one of those super unique scents that really gets you feeling some type of way! She isn't simply a sweet, creamy gourmand. There's a much more interesting contrast happening here.

She is a sophisticated combination of creamy, toasted, slightly nutty but more earthy and delicate sweetness with an almost subtle smoldering quality. The delicate lily and creamy rice milk give her a soft, smooth and comforting vibe; almost skin like but I think the sesame seed is really what makes her unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression on everyone you happen to pass by. I don't think I've ever been embraced by a fragrance in the way Crave does! She just screams COMFORT!

She's walking through the town square on a cold night in knee high stiletto boots, skinny jeans and a chenille duster with multiple shopping bags hanging off her arms. Later, she's in a martini bar seated at the far end, while an intrigued stranger sends over her favorite cocktail. She's confident, she's comfortable, she's daring and memorable! She ends her night in silk pjs, clean face and cozied up in bed with her favorite book! She's extremely versatile and whatever you want her to be! She is one of a kind!

Crave is unique. I'm struggling to explain this but she is so soft and yet so bold at the same time. I am really, really loving her so much! Who would have thought a "sesame seed" note would be this incredible? I'm really blown away by the beauty of this one! I don't know what I was expecting but HSBS dāmn sure delivered! I have experimented with layering different HSBS Marshmallows and while they do layer absolutely beautiful together (especially if you want sweet but she's perfect as is with her already cozy type sweetness), Crave is one of those rare scents where you really want to just leave her be and enjoy the experience. She really makes you want to appreciate her beauty, unaltered, no filter! I honestly can't think of any other fragrance I own where I prefer not to layer just because she's so special! Crave is that girl!

If you're put off by a tobacco note (or any of the notes) due to past disappointment or simply are hesitant to try the note(s)... this is HSBS you're dealing with! Take the leap! Chances are, you won't be disappointed! Of course fragrance is so subjective but somehow HSBS knows how to do these tricky notes some real justice! So, if there's a chance you could fall in love with your list of "iffy" notes, it will definitely be because of HSBS expert execution!

Definitely a big bottle buy for me and for you too, if what you're looking for is a unique, cozy, comforting, warm and seductive fragrance!

Be Daring.

Be Bold.

Crave!

This was a sample in my order and I really really like it. You need to like hazelnut to like this though, it’s rich and decadent and fragrant. You can smell the other notes too, they all blend together beautifully to me.

The most unique and.... craveable scent I've ever smelled! I received this as a sample with my purchase and I'm going back for the 30ml! Smells EXACTLY like the picture looks. The creamy rice milk..a little toasty from the sesame seeds.. hints of hazelnut.. YUM. If the tobacco is scaring you, it's sooo mild and beautiful and I never go for tobacco scents. Get a 10ml and try this!!!

Crave was a 10ml blind buy - trying something outside of my gourmand bubble. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I love it. I wasn’t sure about how the notes would marry together : toasted sesame seeds, and delicate lily, creamy rice milk, golden tobacco, spun sugar, and roasted hazelnut. I just reordered a larger size with the sugared marshmallow add in. This is a fantastic comfort scent. I love wearing this to bed ♥️

This is truly captivating and intoxicating. All you need is 1 spray and the cravings to indulge in its splendor will draw you in. The variances of this fragrance and overall experience is absolutely beautiful.

This is such a wonderful original, it gives niche vibes. The almost savory opening with the sesame and rice milk dries down into a warm, elegant tonka vanilla that is sweet but not too sweet. If you like leau papier, scarlet poppy, etc. you will love this!

Another fantastic, beautiful scent by Shannon. Perfect for fall!!

This scent reminds me of an intoxicating fluff with toasted sesame seed hazelnut rice milk type Vibes to it. It’s a gorgeous bed time scent, or when you wanna go out smelling like a delicious, gourmand snack, she’s your girl!