# Romantic Gourmand Perfumes Skylar's True Love's Cake Turns a Unique Story into a Universal Scent By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-loves-cake References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/some-cakes-are-meant-to-be-worn-skylar-and-leah-kateb-unveil-true-loves-cake-her-most-personal-fragrance-yet-302794125.html) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVPMLKhs7V/)  True Love's Cake is the newest creation by [Skylar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylar-party-crasher) and the third from Chief Creative Officer and Skylar Refounder Leah Kateb, and it bottles a romantic, nostalgic notion. "They say if you bake a Persian Love Cake for someone, they'll fall in love with you. I wanted to capture that same sweetness and magic in a fragrance you can wear: magnetic, enchanting, and obviously romantic. May it bring all the love into your world," said Kateb. Touted as a [romantic gourmand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powder-love) that differentiates itself from all other Skylar releases, True Love's Cake makes a memorable first impression with rosewater, plum nectar, and cardamom pod before leading into notes of orange blossom honey, damask rose, and cherry blossom, and finally, a warm, fresh-baked drydown with traces of [almond cake, caramelized pistachio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-dream), and sandalwood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 76% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Romantic Gourmand Fragrances:** Dessert-inspired scent profiles with floral and spicy notes are expanding perfumery into emotionally charged experiences that feel indulgent, wearable, and story-rich. - **Cultural Scent Storytelling:** Personal heritage and folklore are becoming powerful fragrance foundations, creating space for perfumes that translate specific rituals into broadly resonant consumer products. - **Nostalgic Sensory Luxury:** Memory-driven notes such as cake, honey, rosewater, and warm woods are reshaping premium fragrance as consumers seek comfort, romance, and escapism in everyday routines. ### Where This Applies - **Fragrance:** Artisanal note combinations and narrative-led launches are challenging traditional scent families by blending gourmand, floral, and cultural references into distinctive signature perfumes. - **Beauty:** Emotionally positioned products are influencing beauty portfolios as consumers gravitate toward items that combine self-expression, sensory pleasure, and intimate storytelling. - **Food and Beverage:** Culinary traditions and dessert ingredients are crossing into adjacent lifestyle categories, highlighting new value for flavors, rituals, and recipe-based heritage beyond consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Cat Bath Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-friends-x-lush.md) - [Pancake-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancake-inspired-fragrance.md) - [Intensely Expressive Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juliette-has-a-gun-bold-collection.md) - [Celebratory Cake Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-dores.md) - [Bubble Tea Fragrance Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-tea-fragrance-mist.md) - [Jammy Berry Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-jam-by-the-7-virtues.md) - [Festive Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-toronto-festive-events.md) - [Rice Dessert Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riz-de-mangue.md) - [Fragrant Hotel Tea Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floris-london-tea-experience.md)