I found this forum when I was searching for Sweet Cakes fragrance oil reviews, and thought I’d share a few of my own. This company is one I’ve gone back to several times for my own Bath & Body projects (sprays, roll on perfumes, conditioner, body powders, to use on wool dryer balls & to mix with laundry detergent, etc). I like the glass bottles, which I usually add a dropper to for easier dispensing. The ones I’ve tried are:
Hotel Costes- super potent, similar to the scent of Valentine’s Day Red Hot Cinnamon candies.
Lemon Sugar- very true to the original perfume. Reminds me of lemon lime Shasta, or Fresca, sodas. I’ve heard people say the original smells like Alka Seltzer, and I can sort of see that. An effervescent, citrus scent.
Thymes Eucalyptus- true to the original. Reminds me a lot of the scent of Coast deodorant soap.
Oatmeal, Milk and Honey- lovely, soft, milk & honey scent, with a nice oatmeal note.
Ice Cap- reminds me of the scent of a blue liquid Lush shampoo that’s no longer being made (it was called Ice Blue). Menthol and peppermint. Icy and invigorating.
Original Herbal Essence- they did a great job recreating the green 70s Herbal Essence scent. I’ve tried *many, many* thing over the years rumored to smell like it, and I’ve never really been happy with anything, until I smelled this. They captured all of the floral and herbal green nuances, as well as a hint of 70s musk. Love this one.
Aveda Sap Moss- earthy incense. I can’t say if it’s like the original because I only ever sniffed it ages ago and never actually had it, but this FO is strong, and good to mix with other scents.
Tranquil Sleep- soft and gentle, like 1990s Bath & Body Works Tranquil Sleep, before they tweaked it in later years to be more overt “lavender vanilla”. I liked Bath & Body Works in the 90s, so this is a great find, and dupe for the original.
Stress Relief- also more like the original 1990s Bath & Body Works Stress Relief. It used to smell more like spearmint chewing gum (in a good way), and didn’t have so much of the masculine cologne edge like today’s version does. Another great one.
Summer Peach- a fresh, juicy, natural smelling peach.
Ester Lauder Aliage- great dupe for the original. Smells like a wet fall leaf, like the perfume.
Green Tea- strong, citrusy, “green tea accord” (not like actually green tea, or matcha).
Lavender & Herbs - kind of perfume-y, not exactly like lavender, or herbal. Not a favorite, one of the few I haven’t liked from here.
Aveda Rosemary Mint- excellent dupe. Rosemary mint, with a hint vanilla and other notes, so it’s not quite so “essential oil” smelling, just like Aveda’s.
Hotel Costes- super potent, similar to the scent of Valentine’s Day Red Hot Cinnamon candies.
Lemon Sugar- very true to the original perfume. Reminds me of lemon lime Shasta, or Fresca, sodas. I’ve heard people say the original smells like Alka Seltzer, and I can sort of see that. An effervescent, citrus scent.
Thymes Eucalyptus- true to the original. Reminds me a lot of the scent of Coast deodorant soap.
Oatmeal, Milk and Honey- lovely, soft, milk & honey scent, with a nice oatmeal note.
Ice Cap- reminds me of the scent of a blue liquid Lush shampoo that’s no longer being made (it was called Ice Blue). Menthol and peppermint. Icy and invigorating.
Original Herbal Essence- they did a great job recreating the green 70s Herbal Essence scent. I’ve tried *many, many* thing over the years rumored to smell like it, and I’ve never really been happy with anything, until I smelled this. They captured all of the floral and herbal green nuances, as well as a hint of 70s musk. Love this one.
Aveda Sap Moss- earthy incense. I can’t say if it’s like the original because I only ever sniffed it ages ago and never actually had it, but this FO is strong, and good to mix with other scents.
Tranquil Sleep- soft and gentle, like 1990s Bath & Body Works Tranquil Sleep, before they tweaked it in later years to be more overt “lavender vanilla”. I liked Bath & Body Works in the 90s, so this is a great find, and dupe for the original.
Stress Relief- also more like the original 1990s Bath & Body Works Stress Relief. It used to smell more like spearmint chewing gum (in a good way), and didn’t have so much of the masculine cologne edge like today’s version does. Another great one.
Summer Peach- a fresh, juicy, natural smelling peach.
Ester Lauder Aliage- great dupe for the original. Smells like a wet fall leaf, like the perfume.
Green Tea- strong, citrusy, “green tea accord” (not like actually green tea, or matcha).
Lavender & Herbs - kind of perfume-y, not exactly like lavender, or herbal. Not a favorite, one of the few I haven’t liked from here.
Aveda Rosemary Mint- excellent dupe. Rosemary mint, with a hint vanilla and other notes, so it’s not quite so “essential oil” smelling, just like Aveda’s.
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Thanks for posting - I haven't tried many of these. When you have time, check out the fragrance oil review chart here: 
