Creme Brûlée is a 2024 release from the Greek artisanal house Theodoros Kalotinis, a brand rapidly gaining cult status for its "photorealistic" gourmands.

The story of this fragrance began in Paris, where Theodoros Kalotinis met a pastry chef who served him a crème brûlée with a secret ingredient: coconut milk. Mesmerized by how the coconut enriched the custard without overpowering it, he compressed his portable perfume lab into a suitcase and created this formula right there in Paris.

The result is a fragrance that balances the bitterness of burnt sugar with the softness of vanilla cream. It is linear but deep—meaning it smells delicious from the first spray and stays true to that profile for hours. It avoids the "cloying" feel of cheap gourmands, offering instead a buttery, savory-sweet experience that feels expensive and mature.

Top Notes: Vanilla Cream

Middle Notes: Coconut Milk

Base Notes: Burnt Sugar

True-to-Life Scent: It genuinely smells like breaking the sugar crust of a crème brûlée.

Unisex Appeal: Sweet enough for her, but the "burnt" aspect gives it a depth that smells incredible on him.

Layering Beast: Enhances any other vanilla, coffee, or woody perfume you own by adding a creamy, sweet base.

Don't Overspray: This is an Extrait de Parfum (high oil concentration). 2-3 sprays are enough for the whole day.

Target Heat Points: Apply behind the ears and on the neck. The warmth of your skin will "melt" the notes, projecting the creamy custard scent further.

Clothing Hack: Spraying this on a scarf or sweater can make the scent last for days.