While in Canada this week on a business trip, I picked up a copy of Canadian Elle magazine and was delighted to discover it was the fragrance issue. I perused the pages and intertwined with tons of interesting articles were, of course, plenty of scent ads. There were the usual suspects — Givenchy, Versace, Estee — plus one a bit more unusual. Next to a big old blown-up photo of a cinnamon bun, a McDonald’s ad read, “The new fragrance for your mouth” and had a “lift here” tab to uncover said fragrance.
My initial confusion gave way to curiosity so I peeled the tab back to experience this new “fragrance.” And it was delish. Spicy and cinnamon-y, it personified fall and made me want to whip up some hot toddies and carve a pumpkin. Since McDonald’s cinnamon bun scent isn’t actually bottled and available to purchase (thank goodness), see below for some alternative options.
Sugar and Spice by Demeter
An playful and enticing mix of hot cinnamon, spicy jalapeno pepper, and sugar cane.
L De Lolita Lempicka
An oriental fragrance with notes of cinnamon, bitter orange, vanilla, woods, and musk.
KL by Karl Lagerfeld for Women
A rich floral and spicy perfume with cinnamon, orange spices, orchid, amber, vanilla, and clove.
360 Red for Men by Perry Ellis
A refreshing, oriental-spicy cologne with orange, nutmeg, lime, mandarin orange, bergamot, cloves, and cinnamon.
Very Sexy for Him 2 by Victoria’s Secret
Top notes of tangerine, lime, and bergamot leaves mix with a heart of cinnamon bark and sage.
Rykiel Homme Grey by Sonia Rykiel
A warm and sensual scent with Japanese yuzu, mandarin, orange tree leaves, green apple, star anise, nutmeg, cinnamon, sandalwood, cedarwood, tonka bean, and musk.
Warm Cinnamon Buns Scented Candle
Smells just like its name. Light it up and avoid the hassle (and colories) of making the real thing.
