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Accords
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Perfumer
Milk
feminine
Created by Christelle Laprade
Milk by Commodity is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Milk was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Christelle Laprade. Top note is Milk; middle notes are Marshmallow and Natural Musk; base notes are Mahogany and Tonka Bean.
Fragrance Notes
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,868 votes
3.90
Love it
1.5k39%
Like it
1.2k31%
OK
59515%
Dislike
41311%
Hate it
1604%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 87 community opinions from Reddit
5.2
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community is divided on Commodity Milk. While some appreciate its creamy, warm spiced character (particularly Milk Bold), many feel misled by marketing that suggests a milky scent—instead finding a woody, masculine fragrance that doesn't match expectations. Milk Orchid specifically receives criticism for smelling like hair products or budget body sprays. The line appeals to those seeking mature, unisex woody fragrances but disappoints consumers expecting gourmand or creamy notes.
Strengths
- Unique and distinctive woody scent profile
- Good longevity and performance
- Creamy, warm undertones appeal to some wearers
- Unisex versatility
Weaknesses
- Doesn't smell like milk as advertised - woody and masculine instead
- All Commodity fragrances smell similar and generic to many users
- Hair product/body spray associations, especially Milk Orchid
- Synthetic and cloying quality; can be suffocatingly woody
- Packaging issues with leaking bottles
Best for
Cold weather wearThose who like woody, spiced scentsUnisex/masculine-leaning fragrance loversWearers who don't expect a literal milk scent
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
