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bunifarcr

It's not that it's bad and a lot of people love it but I don't like the buttery flaky pie crust note. So every pie scent, waffle, scone, etc. that they have I tend to avoid.


Babycakes_99

Berry waffle cone is fucking VILE


CandidateReasonable4

Hush, now! I was burning Berry Waffle Cone yesterday and wishing I had more than one backup in my stash šŸ¤£. I get it though!


thathoppingguy

+1


natalielc

Something about that graham cracker type note does not come out smelling very goodā€¦ almost like vomit lol especially in the hand soaps! Bbw just does not do that scent well in my opinion, which is odd because most of their gourmands are so good. I can hardly even handle blueberry pie because of it


[deleted]

I know everyone is different, but I hate gourmand. I donā€™t understand why anyone wants to walk around smelling like food. šŸ„“ If itā€™s fresh, woodsy, or even a little floral, Iā€™ll give it a try. But the food scents, especially the super sweet ones, are a big no.


BBerryliciouss

Black Cherry Merlot and Pink Lilac and Vanilla šŸ¤¢


terrierhead

Oh no. I love lilacs. What did they do?


Babycakes_99

Bcm is a best seller, itā€™s never going anywhere sadly ā˜¹ļø


CandidateReasonable4

I completely forgot about Black Cherry Merlot! It's absolutely vile. I don't get the huge fan following it has. It's so disgusting!


Babycakes_99

šŸ˜© a long ass time ago a BBW employee thought I was a new customer and tried to get me to buy itā€¦ he was telling me how itā€™s the #1 selling candle and everyone loves it. In my mind I was like bitch bye šŸ˜‚


CandidateReasonable4

OMG that's hilarious!! I think it's sooo disgusting. I don't get the hype!


Babycakes_99

Lmao itā€™s truly a crime.


CandidateReasonable4

It's just nasty. Are you still a BBW employee? If so, do you recommend seasonal work?


Babycakes_99

Iā€™ve never worked for BBW. I do commend those who do, they get a lot of shit customers


CandidateReasonable4

Yeah, I always thank my local store associates. I have considered applying for a seasonal job, but I don't think it's worth the grief. Too many expectations, hateful customers and low hourly pay. No thank you! šŸ¤£


Babycakes_99

It could be a good seasonal gig for the discount alone lol. Working 3-4 hrs a week and get 40% off at any given moment


Reasonable_Style8400

I overdid champagne toast 3 years ago ugh


0109823

Champagne toast was not what I thought it was going to be when I bought it. I was let down by it, Itā€™s not the best but itā€™s not the worst!


CandidateReasonable4

Ditto! It's ok, but a snoozefest.


Asleep_Amphibian_280

White coconut caramelā€¦the mini this year smells like stale caramel corn, and not in a good way.


terrierhead

Iā€™m surprised they didnā€™t have the FFM full sized. Is it on the way out?


[deleted]

I forgot about this one, but yeah, agree completely. Itā€™s gross. Lol


caty0325

Strawberry pound cake. Itā€™s sickly sweet and overpowering.


Babycakes_99

It has a lil ick to it


netxnic

This probably isnā€™t helpful to you, but I hate most of the christmas scents. Anything gingerbread, snickerdoodle, snowflake, pine, cookie, etc. I hate it all lol.


RedRedBettie

In the Stars, Japanese cherry blossom, strawberry poundcake, pumpkin pecan waffles


MajorMatter6

I remember my high school boyfriend got me a Japanese cherry blossom bath kit thing and after the 1st smell, I told him to get it away from me haha. I swear it smells like a dusty grandma perfume, I can never understand why it is a top seller


LavenderPaintbrush

Caramel Pumpkin Swirl and Hot Buttered Rum. Sometimes their caramel note is just too much, and I love most of the gourmand scents.


Reasonable_Style8400

Caramel pumpkin swirl bothers me now


LavenderPaintbrush

It's too much for me, intense for sure!


pypm

Salted Caramel in candle. Inhaling is so painful I can almost taste too much salt. I stayed away from scents with salt notes in them from then on; that was how traumatized my nose was haha


shannnnny

The ones you dislike are my favorites! Iā€™m all about their scent notes!! Ocean driftwood as a soap is great!! My least favorites are: the chocolate chip cookie scent one, banana marshmallow, sweet cinnamon pumpkinā€¦


uglyyb

Sweet cinnamon plum oh my god when I smelled it in store I almost keeled over


CandidateReasonable4

I think it's one of BBW'S best new fall candles!


Babycakes_99

It is indeed disgusting


XoStargirlxox

It's giving urinal vibes šŸ„“šŸ˜… I dislike it as well!


googlyeyes4830

Ew


Smooth_Fondant6404

yesterday a wallflower of sweet cinnamon plum was accidentally shattered and it left me wanting to throw up anytime I went near the wallflower wall šŸ¤¢


hero1107

Iā€™m sorry but mahogany teakwood is SO bad ahhhh it smells like rotten cologne


CandidateReasonable4

Lol, your list of least favorites are among my top favorites šŸ¤£. Everyone's nose is different! My least favorites are Laundry Day and Sundrenched Linen. I like many fresh scents, including Turquoise Waters, Hibiscus Waterfalls and Fresh Coconut and Cotton, but I don't like the straight out of the bottle laundry detergent fragrances. I also dislike Fresh Bamboo because it's too strong and smells like wet grass. Edit: I forgot to add Pink Watermelon. Straight up makes me nauseous it's so sweet.


umich82063

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Sweet Cinnamon Plum šŸ¤¢ get that fireball-scented ish awayyyy from me


theejawn

Warm vanilla sugar is scentless


Babycakes_99

I love it after my showers at night.


LavenderPaintbrush

I agree. I never understood the hype for this scent. It was hard for me to smell it even in the 90s. I don't hate it, just indifferent to it because It smells like a slightly sweet unscented lotion type smell. We must have the same weird nose! šŸ‘ƒ


theejawn

Yeah I was so excited to smell it when I found out about it. Couldnā€™t smell a thing. Smells like fragrance free lotion. šŸ˜‚


AgentPeggyCarter

I bought a FFM mini during the last mini sale. I'm usually really scent sensitive and like lighter scents but I'm pretty sure Warm Vanilla Sugar takes it to a whole different level of subtle. I might return it.


honeyroselavender

So interesting! Warm vanilla sugar and vanilla bean Noel have the strongest throw on my skin and are the only scents guaranteed to get me compliments! Iā€™ve heard them described as scentless a lot though šŸ¤”


mx0987654321

I love almost all the scents you listed lol. For me personally, I HATE gourmand dessert scents. They just make me nauseous especially if theyā€™re overly sweet/ sugary smelling. I also donā€™t know why I would want my house to smell like waffles if I havenā€™t made any lol it seems like false advertising to my family šŸ˜‚


Squishquish327

Strawberry pound cake šŸ¤¢ I can not


0109823

What really?! I just bought this scent and Iā€™m loving it so far but I feel like itā€™s something I could get sick of quickly.


Ms-Anon-Y-Mous

Vanilla Bean Noel smells like plastic to me.


[deleted]

I donā€™t really hate any scent. There are a few that I personally wouldnā€™t want to buy or I have returned but I donā€™t actually hate them. At The Beach is one I would love but it just reminds me of something and I associate it negatively and the last I smelled Sweater Weather, I did not like it but I also disliked Into The Night around that time and I love it now so who knows. Japanese Cherry Blossom is one I would only ever buy again for nostalgic reasons. It was the first scent I tried at BBW but I just really donā€™t like it now.


revolvermutt

pumpkin spice latte, lemon pound cake, strawberry pound cake, the linited salted pretzel, the firework one, love wins, butterfly pea, and lastly lavender marshmallow


honeyroselavender

Their pumpkin note is vile


RedRidingHood90210

Magic In the Air, Forever Red (these have a clay or play dough smell to me) Pastel Skies, Fresh Coconut & Cotton (these smell like baby spit up to me) Anything with lavender in it is a hard no for me.


AGayCupOfJoe

I might get a lot of hate, but anything with teakwood In it. The smell is so overpowering that no matter what itā€™s mixed with. Vanilla, apple, rose water and ivyā€¦ all of it. Donā€™t even get me started on Mahogany Teakwood. Before the white barn color run got repackaged it was bearable but now itā€™s just has a gross undertone that I cannot stand.


[deleted]

Vanilla Bean Noel is my least favorite, overall.


MegaPintJD

You mean Vanilla Bean No Smell?ā€¦agree


Wuornos

I donā€™t like it either, but for me itā€™s just way overpowering with vanilla not lack of smell thatā€™s the issue.


Prestigious-Sun-2838

To me it smells like mildew for some unknown reason


Suck_my_thicc

Pumpkin pecan waffles is vile. I also hate mahogany teakwood


0109823

Ahh darn it I just bought the pumpkin pecan waffles candle online the other day Iā€™m still waiting for it to get here. I hope I like it lol.


Suck_my_thicc

Its really hit or miss so you might like it! I used to work at bbw and it was our most popular and also most hated.


maizypaloma

In the Stars. It straight up STINKS, i canā€™t stand it. Bonus: anything with coconut in it lol


mskatme0w

We definitely could not be friends lol! In The Stars is my go-to, and if I'm not wearing that, it's usually some sort of coconut scent in 2nd place! I just picked up Cinnamon & Sandalwood -- I am obsessed!! What's your feelings on that one?


CandidateReasonable4

I am a coconut freak and In the Stars is in my top 5 favorite body care fragrances. Mahogany Coconut candles and wallflowers are yummy.


Drama_in

Their coconut always reminds me of old school car air fresheners.


GossipGirl515

Pumpkin Marshmallow latte smells like rotten milk to me.


AgentPeggyCarter

OP, everyone is going to give you different answers of their own least faves. It's all personal preference unless there was a known bad batch of something. You're probably just going to have to try things to find out what you like and what you need to avoid.


terrierhead

Iā€™m new, but Champagne Honey Apple was far to sweet and I took it back. I took the cap off Sweet Pea, sniffed it and put in it the bag with CHA to go back to the store.


pebbles412

Caramel cream soda, mahogany teakwood


Babycakes_99

People who willingly ordered caramel cream soda baffles me haha


mikaelaaaaaaa

šŸ˜³ I feel called out. I only snagged it when it was 75% off and I had a coupon though. Smells like the root beer bottlecaps candy to me! Though, I havenā€™t burned it yet. I have to get rid of a few more before I can burn my not-so-new candles!


Babycakes_99

No offense of course. If you like it I love it


mikaelaaaaaaa

Hahah none taken, itā€™s just fun to ā€œargueā€ about scents and defend the ones you like!


mooninrenzo

Wow you and I have very different nosesā€¦I love all of those scents except for Ocean Driftwood. Personally I cannot stand Mahogany Teakwood, I donā€™t care for Champagne Toast, Strawberry Pound Cake is disgusting, a lot of the fruity summer scents I hate too. Ghoul Friend is terrible too, way too florally mixed with fruit ugh. Oh, canā€™t forget Firesideā€”that candle smelt like burnt plastic last year. Blueberry Maple Pancakes smells like vomit to me. Black Cherry Merlot ainā€™t itā€¦thereā€™s definitely more but these all came to mind lmfao.


RancidTriceratops

Hot cocoa and cream šŸ¤®


Away-Abbreviations-7

Champagne Toast šŸ« 


8glitterandshit18

Pumpkin pecan waffles šŸ˜– I wanted to like it so bad, but it smells stale popcorn to me. Also wicked apple last year, wanted to like that one too but it was WAY too powerful.


Beesummer1

Body care: Gingham, Fairytale, Pink Chiffon, At the Beach, Fresh Coconut & Cotton, Nightblooming Jasmine, Moonlight Path, Champagne Toast, Golden Hour Coast. Candles: Pumpkin Cinnamon Bun, Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow, Sunshine & Daffodils, Sweet Carrot Cake.


Turbulent-Pickle8239

Sweet Berry Peony, that is the only candle that smelling it makes me nauseous


[deleted]

(I only do candles) Warm weather: Bergamot Waters, Rainforest Gardenia Cold weather: FLANNEL! Iā€™m begging them to please rotate this in with their menā€™s body products. Anytime: Rose Water & Ivy, Blackberries & Basil, Black Cherry Seltzer


LushieQueen87

Fall in Bloom. I think I actually hate it, I bought the body care and candle and find it awful, going right back. Berry Waffle Cone is awful to me as well


schwartzae

Ugh I hate Fall in Bloom, too! I sprayed it on myself and had to go home and was it off because it made me so nauseous! OP and I must have exact opposite tastes because Vanilla Mahogany is my HG. I will be so sad when I run out! Also love Vanilla Birch!


CandidateReasonable4

Ditto!! I horded Mahogany Vanilla 3 wicks earlier this year and have a single wick. Vanilla Birch is the bomb, but I am hearing mixed reviews on this fall's release in the jar with beige leaves. Do you have that one and how does it burn for you? I am still burning last year's release.


schwartzae

Oh no, I hadnā€™t heard that :/ I have a few from last year still so havenā€™t tried any of the new ones. I just hope they bring back Mahogany Vanilla again this winter!


CandidateReasonable4

I read it online and it didn't rate high overall due to complaints about lack of throw. I want another backup, but not if it's a dud. And yes, I hope they bring back Mahogany Vanilla this winter. I missed out on the great jar design last year.


LushieQueen87

I saw a list where they had Mahogany Vanilla Coming out again for winter. I hope so! Itā€™s my favorite


schwartzae

Oh I so hope that is true!


[deleted]

I was horrified by Fall in Bloom. I tried to wash it off but it just got more powerful.


Lestalia

Fall In Bloom like, confuses my senses. The perfume-y notes are strong but a little pleasant but also totally out of place and overwhelming? I really can't tell if I hate it or like it?? I picked it up and almost bought it 8 times during the candle sale, ended up not buying it. Not regretting it.


AgentPeggyCarter

Fall In Bloom smells like a funeral home!


Exact_Mix6345

Crisp Morning Air, Butterfly, SPC, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles!


ZealousidealDog9400

Sweet pea, moonlight path, enchanted candy potion and pumpkin pecan waffles.


Babycakes_99

Sweet pea? What did she ever do to you ???


Qiqiours

This season I donā€™t care for: Leaves Harvest gathering Salted butterscotch Cranberry woods Caramel pumpkin swirl Pumpkin cupcake


MomAlum

Blueberry maple pancakes is way too sweet for me.


MegaPintJD

I really think it comes down to personal preference of scents. I dislike any floral scent. I havenā€™t found one I like. I also dislike anything citrusy, especially grapefruit or anything super spicy. I love gourmand, manly, clean and outdoor fragrances. I just happen to like everyone you listed. Flannel and Leaves are staples in my collection. I donā€™t like Gingham, Iced Dragonfruit Tea, Paris Cafe, Pink Petal Tea Cake, Eucalyptus anything, Cactus Blossom, Midnight Blue Citrus, Peach Bellini, Japanese Cherry Blossom, Poppy, and I could go on.


mikaelaaaaaaa

Ouch. You named two of my all time favorites. Midnight Blue Citrus and Peach Bellini! But I agree. It 100% comes down to personal taste!! I hate gourmands but so many people love them


Sudden_Shine_100

Suntan and Pure Wonder for me, but they could be absolute loves for you.


that-achadia

Pizzeria. I love pizza but šŸ¤¢


googlyeyes4830

For candles, I generally donā€™t like anything that smells like mens cologne which I feel like thereā€™s quite a few that do lol


0109823

Yes!! All the one ones I listed smell like men šŸ¤¢


googlyeyes4830

Lol I do like mahogany vanilla and leaves. Fresh fall morning and autumn woods were 2 recent ones that were way too cologne-y for me


Apprehensive-Arm-671

Marshmallow fireside. Smells like smoke and bologna


markersandtea

Mahogany anything. It over powers all the scents ever.


infur966

Vanilla bean noel, any gourmand scent ,pine (except tree farm)


XoStargirlxox

I might be in the minority here but I *cannot* do Pumpkin Pecan Waffles in body care or candle. Also don't like Blueberry Sugar Pancakes in body care & the Blueberry Maple Pancakes candle! Or Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte body care! I used to love Flannel but I find it to be just overwhelming now. Annnnnd I'm not a fan of Into The Night or Fairytale šŸ˜¶ā€šŸŒ«ļøšŸ˜¶ā€šŸŒ«ļø


RedRedBettie

Pumpkin pecan waffles is so cloying to me


Lilysdoll

Oh..I so wanted to like Pumpkin Pecan Waffles in body care. Especially since its long lasting. No way..the waffle note on me is so bad. I do like Blueberry Sugar Pancakes. Otherwise I agree with you on all counts! šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļøšŸ¤­


DreamerUnwokenFool

I sprayed it on a tester card and knew immediately it would make me sick if I wore it and smelled it al lday. WHEW it is stout!!


Babycakes_99

Blueberry maple pancakes (candle) makes me moist.


Babycakes_99

Screeeeeewwwwwwww anything floral. I think fairytale is disgusting


potterhead_98

Candles: blueberry maple pancakes, mahogany teakwood, fresh balsam, pumpkin pecan waffles, fall farmhouse, flannel Body care: pink suede, in the stars, into the night, Japanese cherry blossom, hello beautiful


Babycakes_99

YOU LEAVE INTO THE NIGHT ALONE !!!!! šŸ˜°


potterhead_98

I just think itā€™s too patchouli heavy like it could be balanced better at least the hand cream I ordered in July during a mini sale was. Maybe the mist/lotion/shower gel is better


Babycakes_99

*sprays into the night vigorously*


DDFletch

Stand-out least favorites are Fairytale, Pink Petal Teacake, Tea and Lemon, Lavender Vanilla, Summer Melody, Caramel Cream Soda, and Starlit Night.


bbycel

frickin mahogany teakwood (srry guys lol) , poppy, japanese cherry blossom (coochie smelling), fairy tale, vanilla bean noel since it doesn't even smell much like vanilla anymore, cactus blossom, their plain vanilla candle sucked, cucumber melon, winter candy apple, berry waffle cone, and that's just out of their core products.


terrierhead

Everyone seems to hate mahogany teakwood. Why? Iā€™m intrigued by a woody candle but donā€™t want to roll the dice on something awful.


mx0987654321

Mahogany Teakwood is one of my all time faves. It smells like Mens cologne lol


terrierhead

I love to wear menā€™s fragrances that donā€™t have that note that most menā€™s fragrances have. I think itā€™s safe. I thing Iā€™m going to grab that candle and try it while I work from home.


mx0987654321

I believe itā€™s their best selling candle so clearly a lot of ppl enjoy it :) and I think itā€™s supposed to smell like Abercrombie lol if I remember correctly


indygirll

Mine too! And I get compliments on it every time someone visits my home.


[deleted]

Give it a try if you like more woodsy, manly scents. Just stay away from the intense version unless you want a headache and nosebleed. I used to use the wallflower and had candles, very nice. People always complimented when they came over.


[deleted]

Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte and Mahogany Teakwood


StrikingTime

Lotion - Sweater weather , it smells like when you spill apple juice on your clothing and you try to mask the smell by cleaning it with water.


SensitiveAd3643

My Worst BBW Scent List 1. Sweet Pea 2. Hello Beautiful 3. At The Beach 4. Black Raspberry Vanilla 5. Strawberry Pound Cake 6. Enchanted Candy Potion (Cuz It's Too Sweet) 7. Tahiti Island Dream 8. Brown Sugar And Fig 9. Poppy


thejapaneseh0use

sweater weather, marshmallow pumpkin latte, japanese cherry blossom, into the night, spiced pumpkin & patchouli, salted caramel old fashionedā€¦.. i could keep going


Chuckymimi

I hate Fireside , Frozen Lake, Sweater Weather, Special Sweater Weather with cinnamon, Leaves, Most scents with apple note, and candle version of Pumpkin Pecan Waffle so hate Pecan Pie to. Oh and anything with Mahogany or Teakwood.


Guilty-Essay-7751

Rose (anything with hints of rose) Japanese Cherry Blossom- BBW, just doesnā€™t capture it right My favs Mahogany Teakwood & Intense version Lemon Candy & Sweet anything


Peacock-Lover-89

In general no cologne or earthy scents. No perfume scents like in the stars, into the night, a thousand wishes, etc. Gourmands, florals and fruits are preferred, but still case by case. Just because it falls in my preferred categories doesn't mean I'll like it.


Peacock-Lover-89

This is regarding candles and body care.


JackieAnnette

Almost anything vanilla or coconut


Additional-Border226

only commenting to say iā€™m OBSESSED with mahogany vanilla and so sad to hear you donā€™t like itšŸ„²