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Yog Nog by Lush
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LUSHRANK #5,202 OVERALL

Yog Nog

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3.62363 votes · 26 reviewsUNISEX· 2014

Yog Nog is a warm, spicy gourmand built around caramelised sweetness, clove, and a creamy floral lift from ylang-ylang. It usually reads more like toffee, buttered spice, and soft vanilla musk than a dry bakery scent. This suits cold weather best, especially evenings, festive wear, and anyone who enjoys rich edible fragrances with real presence. If you dislike sweetness or clove-heavy dry-downs.

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LONGEVITY
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Long
161 votes
SILLAGE
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Strong
180 votes
LOVE / HATE
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Neutral
139 votes
PRICE VALUE
67
Good value
87 votes
RR SCORE
66
Well supported
363 votes
Ratings363
Reviews26
OVERALL66Well regarded930 votes
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Yog Nog usually performs well, with moderate to long-lasting wear and projection that often feels moderate to strong. Because the scent is rich and sweet, it can come across louder than expected, and it tends to hold especially well on clothing. Lighter application is usually the smarter choice indoors.

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Caramel Brown sugar
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Clove Ylang Ylang
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Vanilla Musk
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Yog Nog smells like caramel and brown sugar warmed with clove, then softened by creamy ylang-ylang, vanilla, and musk. The overall profile is sweet, spicy, and slightly floral, with a buttery texture that can read like toffee, spiced biscuits, or gingerbread as it dries down.

Main Accords

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Warm Spicy
Spicy
Sweet
Gourmand
Yellow Floral
Creamy
Smoky
Oriental

The sweet accord gives Yog Nog its thick, caramelised body, but the warm spicy accord is what gives it shape. Clove keeps the fragrance lively and slightly dry, while the yellow floral feel from ylang-ylang adds creaminess instead of freshness. In wear, the accords feel plush, dense, and comforting rather than sheer or sparkling.

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Pros & Cons

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WHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT

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Rich gourmand scent with real character

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Comforting in cold weather

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Caramel and clove balance each other well

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Dry-down often turns pleasantly gingerbread-like

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Good staying power for many wearers

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Usually needs only a few sprays

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Works especially well for festive wear

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Creamy floral touch adds depth

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Often feels like good value

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Distinctive among sweet body sprays

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR

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Too sweet for some buyers

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Can feel cloying if oversprayed

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Not well suited to hot weather

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May be too much for office settings

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Opening can feel sharp or oily

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Clove can dominate on some skin

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Not a safe blind buy

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Less versatile than simpler gourmands

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Can feel heavy in close indoor spaces

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Sprayer may apply more than needed

Fragranxe Review

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“Lush Yog Nog Review”

Yog Nog is a fragrance for people who want their gourmand scents to feel rich, cosy, and unmistakably seasonal. From the first spray, it leans into caramel, brown sugar, and clove, with a texture that feels thick and comforting rather than airy or polished. The mood is festive, but not playful in a lightweight way. It has weight, warmth, and a slightly bold character.

The opening is where the fragrance makes its strongest statement. The sweetness comes through quickly, but it is not just syrupy sugar. The clove gives it a warm, spiced edge that keeps the scent from turning into a flat dessert accord. Ylang-ylang sits underneath that structure and adds a creamy floral tone, which helps explain why Yog Nog feels fuller and more rounded than a basic caramel body spray.

As it settles, the fragrance often moves toward something that feels closer to gingerbread, spiced biscuit, or buttery holiday sweets. The vanilla and musk in the base soften the sharper edges, but this never becomes a clean skin scent. Even in the dry-down, Yog Nog usually stays warm, edible, and noticeable. If you enjoy fragrances that smell like winter treats with extra spice, that is exactly the lane it stays in.

Performance is one of its stronger points. Most wearers seem to find it moderate to long-lasting, with moderate to strong projection. That matters here, because Yog Nog can feel larger than the numbers suggest. Dense sweetness plus clove can carry strongly in indoor air, and the scent often clings well to fabric. A few sprays will usually do the job, especially if you are wearing it in close settings.

The seasonal fit is very clear. Yog Nog makes the most sense in autumn and winter, and especially for evenings, weekends, festive gatherings, or relaxed cold-weather wear. In warmer weather it can become sticky, loud, or overly sweet. It is also not the easiest office fragrance unless you apply sparingly. This is more of a comfort scent with personality than an everyday neutral option.

As a unisex fragrance, it works best for anyone who likes sweet spice and does not mind a fragrance with presence. It may lean a touch softer because of the creamy floral aspect, but the bigger point is taste. If you want something crisp, dry, minimal, or fresh, this is probably not it. If you want caramel, clove, and a warm festive dry-down, Yog Nog has a clear point of view and wears it confidently.

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FAQs

What does Lush Yog Nog smell like?+

Yog Nog smells sweet, spicy, and creamy. Most people will get caramel, brown sugar, clove, soft florals, and a vanilla-musk base that gives it a warm dessert-like feel.

Is Yog Nog a gourmand fragrance?+

Yes. It wears clearly in gourmand territory, with caramelised sweetness and a buttery, treat-like texture, but the clove and ylang-ylang stop it from feeling like a simple sugar scent.

Is Yog Nog very sweet?+

Yes, sweetness is a big part of the fragrance. On many wearers it can feel rich and dense, so it may be too much if you prefer dry woods, fresh citrus, or clean musks.

Does Yog Nog smell like gingerbread?+

It can. The mix of clove, brown sugar, vanilla, and warm sweetness often gives a gingerbread or spiced biscuit impression in the dry-down.

Is Yog Nog unisex?+

Yes. It sits comfortably in unisex territory, though the sweet floral side may read a little softer on some people. The deciding factor is more about your taste for bold gourmands than gender.

When is the best time to wear Yog Nog?+

Yog Nog is best in autumn and winter. Cool air helps the sweetness and spice feel smoother, while heat can make it feel thicker and more cloying.

How long does Yog Nog last?+

It usually lasts moderately well to long on skin, and it can stay even longer on clothing. Wear will vary, but it is not a fragrance that tends to disappear quickly.

How strong is Yog Nog projection?+

Projection is usually moderate to strong. A small number of sprays is often enough, especially indoors or in close company.

Is Yog Nog good for the office?+

Usually only with a light hand. Its sweetness and spice can feel heavy in enclosed spaces, so it is better suited to casual settings, evenings, or festive occasions.

Is Yog Nog suitable for summer?+

For most people, no. It is much more convincing in cooler weather, where the rich gourmand profile feels comforting instead of sticky or overwhelming.

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Overall#5,202
Top Rated#12,402
Most Reviewed#7,740
Best Longevity#3,757
Best Sillage#3,790
Price Value#5,115

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