Celrynnya Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Rebecca's Moon Sugar "Maple sugar, lemongrass, sugar (caramelized), Amber (light/sweet); My inspiration for this scent is "Moon Sugar" from the Elder Scrolls games (Oblivion/Skyrim)" Out of my PEs, this was both the perfume I was looking forward to the most, and the one I was the most scared of failing. Rather than cramming as much cake into a PE as I can (my usual tactic), I decided to be a bit more fancy and try to do the proper top note, middle note, base note perfume composition. I really, really wanted it to work. And it does! At least on my skin. From the bottle, it smells like a lush combination of Mara's Rocket Fuel and Breakfast in Bed; lots of dark, toffee sugar with a little amber underneath. Not quite as rich, but certainly related. On the skin, the super-maple-sugar scent tones down a little and is less in your face. The lemongrass is present, but it's not as sharp or as powerfully citrus that I was worried about. It's certainly present, but it melds beautifully with the other notes. It comes across to me as candied lemongrass. It's a nice round scent, sugary without being sickly sweet, caramalized without being maple syrupy, and tangy without being sharp. I think it's the amber that holds it all together so that everything melts into a delicious confection in scent. There's a nice amount of throw without being obnoxious, and even though it's quite a sweet scent it's balanced enough that a lady (rather than a girl) can get away with it. Mara has made me a very, very happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) If you have any extras .. I 'm always here I so sad I missed this one " Moonsugar " I mean really. Edited August 5, 2013 by StacyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyvey Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 DAMMIT THAT SOUNDS FANTASTIC. There's no more right? *weep* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyVictoria Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yes this is freaking delicious!!!!! It's like candied brown sugar toffee crystals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Sounds great, This is the PE Mara is doing a perfumerie version of, is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Possibly; she didn't state it as a given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I have a "super trade" for anyone with an extra bottle. If your ever interested just post on my trade thread. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 This sounds amazing... Sad I missed out on it! Boo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyVictoria Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 You guys really missed out, this one is delicious. I really hope Mara does a full blown scent of this. It would be interesting to see if it could get anymore delish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 BAH!!! I almost bought that one, too! Yes, here's to hoping Mara makes it a perfumerie scent, and soon. Back to kicking myself . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiana Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I decided to take a chance on this one because I LOVE maple and caramelized sugar notes, although lemongrass can be iffy. Happy to report it doesn't disappoint! Actually the lemongrass gives it a pleasant bit of tang but doesn't amp to the Many-Tentacled Lemongrass of Doom that sometimes happens wtih other scents. The maple and caramelized sugar notes make me want to lick it, they're so realistic, and the sweet amber blends with them seamlessly and adds depth. Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Anyone have one they want to sell or trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyvey Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 DAMMIT WANT. Invi's note about the lemongrass not taking over the world (it does on me too) ....grrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyVictoria Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 This really is divine and I can't believe I have not reviewed it. It's beautiful like a nice crisp sweet night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous2F Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 This tiny sniffee was in my package and it really surprised me! Not what i expected(i was thinking something along the lines of dirt with musk or something) It smells like im at an outside festival with the caramel sugar maple stuff wafting through the air on a crisp night with fragrant lemon grass mingling with the sweets, in the vial it reminded me of caramel toffee but the notes are rich and foody. the grass gives it a very "outdoorsy" vibe and i almost want to eat it! (i wont, of course) Its quite lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) This is gorgeous, It's a soft maple-sugar. The lemongrass brightens it with a touch of herbal-citrus, it's not a standout note. It just adds a lift to the maple sugar scent, Moonsugar is a little mysterious, just my naughty secret. Great Job Rebecca & Mara. You both captured the idea so well. Yes! So glad my bottle turned up. Edited October 27, 2013 by StacyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyvey Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 This reminds me more than anything of kanary kremes! But a fresher, brighter, greener version. The lemongrass is incredibly realistic but NOT POINTY as I had originally feared it might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VexedGlory Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Just as the original poster had pointed out, I find that Rebecca's Moon Sugar is reminiscent of Mara's Rocket Fuel in a way. It also reminds me a bit of Hungry Heart, but probably because these ones are mapley sweet to me. For some reason, I thought I was picking up vanilla, but I guess I was mistaken. Everything about this scent is happy and sweet and the lemongrass is a great supportive note to round things out. On me personally, it comes out slightly later with wear - the sugars definitely appear first and stay, and then the lemongrass makes an appearance and fades to compliment everything else. It's really a great blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now