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I love the smell of morning baking lemon scent:) I love the zesty smell of the product it makes me hungry to be smelling the lemon after shower and working out pampering myself to it
Right out of the tub, the texture is what stands out: it’s a rich, whipped, soufflé‑like lotion that feels light and airy, not dense or buttery like a heavy body butter. It spreads easily and melts into the skin without dragging or leaving a thick, sticky film, which is a big plus for normal to slightly dry skin that still wants a bit of richness. The scent is very true to the name — it’s a bright, slightly sweet lemon custard: zesty lemon and bergamot up front, blended with a soft, creamy vanilla and a hint of warm, eggy custard. It’s not a sharp, sour lemon or a fake, chemical lemon; it’s more like a fresh lemon tart or a lemon meringue pie, with that slightly sweet, slightly creamy, slightly eggy richness that makes it feel indulgent but not cloying. Applied on damp skin after a shower, it absorbs quickly and leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth, and lightly hydrated. It’s not an ultra‑intense moisturizer for very dry, flaky skin, but it’s perfect for normal to slightly dry skin that just needs a little extra softness and a healthy glow.
Over time (about 3–4 weeks of consistent use), the biggest change is in comfort: skin feels less tight and rough, especially on the arms, legs, and hands. It doesn’t feel greasy or heavy, even in warmer weather, and it layers beautifully under clothes without staining or feeling sticky. The Lemon Custard fragrance is strong at first — it really does smell like a real lemon custard dessert — but it softens into a more intimate, skin‑close scent after a few hours. On my skin, the scent lasts around 4–6 hours before fading to a very subtle, slightly sweet, slightly lemony aura.
It’s not a long‑lasting, high‑projection perfume, but it’s very pleasant and inoffensive, and people often comment on how nice it smells when they’re close. It’s especially nice in spring and summer, when the bright lemon notes feel fresh and uplifting, but it also works in fall and winter as a cozy, slightly sweet treat.
If you’re looking for a body lotion that smells exactly like lemon custard — bright, slightly sweet, slightly creamy, and very indulgent — Philosophy’s Lemon Custard is a very good, affordable option. It’s not a miracle moisturizer for very dry skin, but as a daily treat that makes your skin feel soft and smell like a dessert, it’s absolutely worth trying, especially if you can sample it first to see if that lemon‑vanilla‑custard vibe resonates with you.
I love the smell of this spritz paired with the body cream! It smells like lemon dessert. It smells good layered with Sabrina Carpenters Sweet tooth lemon pie perfume.
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