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Coffee & Whiskey
by Bath & Body Works
Coffee & Whiskey by Bath & Body Works delivers a soft, sweetly gourmand coffee fragrance with prominent vanilla and hazelnut cream notes, evoking a warm, intimate, and cozy atmosphere. The scent opens with a light, cologne-like freshness that quickly settles into a rich, creamy coffee base layered with subtle spiced warmth and a faint, not fully realized boozy undertone reminiscent of Irish cream. While it lacks the boldness or depth of higher-end niche perfumes like Black Phantom or Kilian's Intoxicated, it maintains a balanced presence with a moderate sillage and surprisingly decent longevity—especially in colder seasons. The fragrance feels well-integrated and wearable across genders, with a smooth, unobtrusive character that leans more towards comforting, accessible gourmands. It's frequently praised for its pleasant, layered quality and how remarkably well it pairs with other popular BBW scents like Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte or Midnight Amber Glow, enhancing the warmth and cohesion of a personal olfactory routine.
Pros
- +Offers a balanced, soothing, and comforting scent that’s ideal for fall and winter.
- +Highly compatible with other BBW fragrances, especially for layering.
- +Performs adequately on skin and clothing with noticeable longevity.
Cons
- −The whiskey note is minimal and barely perceptible; the fragrance is better described as sweet cream and coffee than actual boozy coffee.
- −Noted for being weaker in projection and longevity compared to other Best Buy lines.
- −Contains the characteristic clean-musky base typical of Bath & Body Works, which some perceive as slightly synthetic or generic.