Demeter Fragrance Library Pumpkin Pie | Fragrance Samples UK

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Overview

Fragrance Family: Gourmand / Spicy / Sweet
Concentration: Cologne
Style: Cinnamon-heavy, warm, sugary, spicy and bakery-inspired
Best For: Those who enjoy autumnal gourmands, pumpkin spice aromas and warm baking-inspired fragrances
Season: Autumn / Winter

Fragrance Notes

Notes: Pumpkin Pie Accord

What It Smells Like

Pumpkin Pie opens with an immediate burst of cinnamon, creating a warm, dry spiciness that dominates the first impression. There is a subtle sweetness beneath it, but this is not an especially creamy or sugary opening. Instead, it evokes the aroma of pumpkin pie spices being measured out for baking, with cinnamon taking centre stage and a faint impression of earthy pumpkin sitting further in the background. Some wearers find the opening reminiscent of cinnamon sticks or the spicy seasonal decorations often sold in autumn. 

As the fragrance develops, ginger and clove add further warmth and complexity to the cinnamon. The combined spices create a familiar pumpkin spice effect, with a slightly sweet, dry quality that can bring gingerbread or spiced baking to mind. A soft wheat-like facet suggests pastry or pie crust, while the pumpkin accord gives the composition its characteristic autumnal identity. However, reviews are divided on how realistic the full dessert impression is. Some wearers detect a convincing pumpkin pie aroma, while others find that the spices overwhelm the pumpkin and pastry elements.

In the dry-down, the fragrance generally retains its spicy character, with sugar softening the sharper edges of the cinnamon, ginger and clove. Rather than evolving into a rich, buttery bakery gourmand, it tends to remain closer to a dry pumpkin spice accord. Some wearers experience a little more sweetness and pastry-like warmth, while others find the lingering scent resembles cinnamon sweets or spiced seasonal candles. Longevity and projection can vary, and some reviewers report that the fragrance fades relatively quickly on skin. Its straightforward composition also makes it suitable for layering with vanilla or creamy gourmand fragrances when a sweeter, more dessert-like effect is desired.

Demeter's Pumpkin Pie is an interpretation of the familiar seasonal dessert, focusing on the aroma of pumpkin, sugar and warming spices. It is best approached as a pumpkin spice fragrance rather than a guaranteed replica of a freshly baked pie, particularly if you are expecting prominent buttery pastry, cream or vanilla.

Overall, the fragrance feels like a generous cloud of cinnamon, ginger and clove with a subtle pumpkin accord and a touch of sugary, pastry-like warmth.

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