Fresh cream dupe

the busy brunette · ‎03-10-2010

It's not an exact dupe, but Bath & Body Works' vanilla bean noel is very similar to Philosophy's fresh cream. I put fresh cream on one arm (the lotion) and then went to BBW and put VBN on my other arm. Pretty close! Just thought I'd share as it's a cheaper option for those if you who like fresh cream. HTH. Ophelia

ChynnaBlue · ‎05-22-2012

I like the Vanilla Bean Noel soap, but I have to avoid almost all BBW fragrances. The lotions turn on me and many of their scents trigger an asthma attack. I have even had to ask co-workers not to use their products because if I'm in a room with them, I have a huge attack. Amber is one of my favorite scents and I use it a lot, but the BBW version of Amber almost sent me to the hospital.

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the busy brunette · ‎03-10-2010

On 10/30/2014 ChynnaBlue said:
I like the Vanilla Bean Noel soap, but I have to avoid almost all BBW fragrances. The lotions turn on me and many of their scents trigger an asthma attack. I have even had to ask co-workers not to use their products because if I'm in a room with them, I have a huge attack. Amber is one of my favorite scents and I use it a lot, but the BBW version of Amber almost sent me to the hospital.

I'm so sorry to hear that! I will say...there are some scents there that are a bit too much for me.

ChynnaBlue · ‎05-22-2012

It's no fun. I wish I could figure out what it was in them that makes me react so poorly so I could just avoid those ingredients. I'm always sad when a scent I like triggers me, but it's the worst when I have to ask other people to give up something they like because of my asthma. I don't want to do that.

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suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/30/2014 ChynnaBlue said:
It's no fun. I wish I could figure out what it was in them that makes me react so poorly so I could just avoid those ingredients. I'm always sad when a scent I like triggers me, but it's the worst when I have to ask other people to give up something they like because of my asthma. I don't want to do that.

ChynnaBlue, I'm in a similar situation right now with perfumes in general; in fact, I just posted about it on the Robin McGraw thread.

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cinebee · ‎03-22-2010

I don't think Fresh Cream compares to VBN. I used to think I liked Fresh Cream but I am totally addicted to VBN. And now B&BW has a new fragrance for Fall called Pumpkin Latte and Marshmallow that is almost identical to VBN except with a hint of added spice. Loving it, too.