by Jeanne Arthes
Boum Sweet Lollipop is a gourmand fragrance centered around sweet, cotton candy vanilla with prominent cinnamon and gingerbread notes in the opening. It opens with a bright citrus-orange burst layered over spicy ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon, creating an intense yet fleeting warm-spicy top. As it dries down, the perfume settles into a soft, syrupy vanilla and cotton candy base with slightly powdery and soapy undertones, while the initial spicy burst fades quickly. Though many users describe it as a deceptively sweet, cozy, and nostalgic scent reminiscent of winter markets or gingerbread cookies, its projection and longevity are modest—most find it lasts only a few hours, especially on skin. The scent is best experienced in colder weather and is often preferred for indoor wear, bedtime, or casual outings. Many compare it to Pink Sugar, Al Rehab Soft, or Delicious Cotton Candy, noting its sweetness and affordability. Some find the drydown unremarkable or overly linear, with the spicy elements vanishing fast, while others appreciate its playful, soft gourmand charm. A few users report the nozzle sprayer works poorly, though this issue appears to be inconsistent.