Rhubarb and Custard 1:29

To me, this is an upscale vanilla with a hint of rhubarb that lasts and lasts. Reminds me of my childhood fav vanilla perfumes, but better, for grownups. I wear this one and Captured by Candlelight quite regularly. This is my second fav of all my collection. I would say this (and Captured by Candlelight!) is a safe blind buy.

Sorry to be contrary to all the other glowing reviews, but oh noooo!! I do NOT enjoy the opening of this! So green and sour. It becomes a little bit better at the end, but overall...no. Perhaps the Creamy Vanilla Custard would have been more up my alley. But since I actually enjoy the smell of rhubarb, and the reviews were so glowing, I thought I would give this a try. 4160 Tuesdays is really hit or miss for me. I loved Mrs Gloss Lemon Sherbet and Mrs Gloss Made Me Do It, but really disliked Sunshine & Pancakes and this. Captured by Candlelight was ok, more yay than nay. Hopefully that gives you a frame of reference for my tastes in the line!

Lemon sour and jammy sweet pink rhubarb sandwiched between creamy pale yellow custard and a fine crumb, grainy crust. The initial green citrus opening transitions quickly to juicy sweet-sour on my skin. Hay and tobacco keeps the rhubarb and biscuit core earthy and lands the scent in the gourmand desserts but not full-on sugar bomb category. As far as longevity goes, I’ve been testing through summer 75-100+ F and my nose detects ~3-4 hours before it becomes a skin scent up to ~6-8 hours. I assume the performance will be different in cooler weather but imho this one is very palatable and acceptable to “overspray” as needed or desired... Overall I find Rhubarb & Custard is soft and quietly refreshing throughout the day. An addictive frag and to be my second full bottle after Hammersmith Tea.

Rhubarb is having a moment right now but too many of the trendy brands are featuring the sharpness without the tang. 4160 gets its right here with a creamy set of notes to complement. This brand lasts and lasts and if you like the notes I wouldn’t hesitate to blind buy.

This is heavenly! Citrus-y but sweet (not sickly sweet!!) and i think this is perfect for all year round use if you have a sweet tooth for perfumes like me!