Country of origin: France
Dosage for 50PG/50VG ratio (%): 15%
Maturation time: 15 days
Today's offering is from La Bonne Vape's madeleine range, which is a noble attempt to sweep me off my feet - or at least seduce me while vaping - with the punchy pairing of the famous madeleine cake and pistachio. This series features a total of eight delicious variations, all of which are led by the madeleine cake, with all sorts of fruity and dessert tricks thrown in for good measure. I'm excited to see if this flavour is as devastatingly delicious as promised, because let's face it... I'm a real dessert hunter! If I smell sweet somewhere, I'm already one foot in - and I don't plan to be disappointed this time!
The smell is like a handful of pistachios throwing a party in your nose - powerful, characterful, but the madeleine cake is still just looking at the invitation at the door. Unique and irresistible, like a pistachio perfume that would make any squirrel envious!
On the inhale, the pistachio greets you like a handful of crunchy seeds partying on your taste buds - firm, characterful, but with a hint of sweetness already creeping in from the background. And on the exhale, it cuddles up with a crumbly cookie, as if you're witnessing the romantic meeting of a pistachio biscuit and a madeleine. The whole experience is as if someone has taken the pistachio, dipped it in a soft cream and crowned it with a tiny cookie. The pistachio is the star here, the spotlight is on it, while the madeleine looks on a little shyly from behind the scenes. And the slight sweetness is there as much as a well-timed joke - just enough to bring the flavours together and put a smile on your face!
As you can read, I've made my point a bit funny - but how else can you talk about such a brilliantly composed aroma? It seems that French pastry chefs are not only masters at baking cakes, but also at playfully combining flavours. It's as if they've added a touch of cheerfulness to the recipe, because it really does lift you up, whether you're having a morning coffee when you're struggling to wake up or a quiet moment in the evening when you're deep in thought.
The best thing is that not only are the flavours perfectly balanced, but the value for money is also very reasonable - you don't have to spend a fortune to get a truly enjoyable experience. The strong, characterful presence of pistachios and the subtly smoothing pastry notes combine to create a harmony that turns every inhale and exhale into a mini French dessert tasting.
All in all, if you like really well-crafted, playful yet sophisticated flavours, this is a fragrance you should definitely try. It's guaranteed to put a smile on your face - and maybe even sneak a little French flair into your everyday life!
