Snow Angel - 178

No. 178 leans into the same sugary, nostalgic territory as LUSH's cult favourite Snow Fairy, a candy-sweet fragrance built around bubblegum, cotton candy and fruity pear-drop notes. The opening here is a touch punchier than the original, with pear and citrus giving way quickly to a big, unmistakable bubblegum-cotton-candy accord that is easily the most accurate part of the composition. Vanilla and a hint of cherry round out the base, aiming for Snow Fairy's soft, musky-sweet finish, though this version reads a little flatter and more one-dimensional, missing some of the original's powdery, almost bath-product softness that makes it wearable rather than cloying. It also settles and fades faster, so the playful sugary trail LUSH fans love doesn't last as long here. As a cheap way to scratch the Snow Fairy itch for a casual day, it's a fun, recognisable candy scent, just don't expect the same longevity or the softer edges of the cult original.