Indulge in a Spumoni Parfait With May’s Scent of the Month

After the temperatures outside start rising, it doesn’t take long to feel that summertime craving for something cold and sweet. Drift’s serving up something sophisticated with our latest Scent of the Month, Coconut Pistachio. Sure, it might be more of an acquired taste, but what if you could have your sweet treat and smell it, too—all without the calories that make fitting into that bathing suit harder than saying no to a second helping? 

Drift’s Scent of the Month for May incorporates indulgent elements perfect for a gourmet spumoni parfait like you’ve never seen before. Imagine the layers: a nutty tonka bean-infused sponge, unmistakably green pistachio cream, and sweet tonka cream, all topped with a dusting of sea salt and toasted coconut. Do you take your spoon down to the sponge for a sampling of all flavors, or savor each layer individually?

A Dusting of Toasted Coconut

Toasted coconut flakes, sea salt, and whole pistachios grace the top of this decadent spumoni parfait. Atop the sweet, tonka-infused cream, the crisp coconut adds a crunchy yet delicate texture, like the crackle of edible wood shavings that melt on your tongue. It’s a stark contrast to the pure whiteness of shredded coconut that would fall flat atop this refined dessert. 

To our olfactory senses—rather than our taste buds—toasted coconut adds a tropical element that’s as warm as the shimmering sands of any beach. Coconut infuses an exotic flair in what otherwise would be mundane, ordinary, and uninspiring. Yet, the beach doesn’t completely take over May’s Scent of the Month, despite toasted coconut’s central role in building the complex yet dazzling layers. 

Sea Salt for Balance

You won’t find sea salt around the rim of this elevated delicacy, but if you look closely enough, you’ll see crystals of salt mixed in with the toasted coconut and brown-green pistachios. A confection that’s completely sweet overwhelms the palate, falling flat with a single layer. However, the spumoni parfait relies on the sea salt garnish for complexity and intensity as it dances from taste bud to taste bud. 

Alone, salt doesn’t have a distinctive smell like other herbs. Yet the sea salt upon the top layer of sweet tonka cream tames the excess sweetness without taking it too far into the realm of savory flavors. There’s a certain brightness that’s grounded and balanced to this type of salt, like the sea creatures that roam the depths of the ocean. 

Rich Pistachio Cream

The pale green pistachio cream coloring the spumoni parfait distinctly catches your eye. Reminiscent of wasabi or guacamole yet intriguing and inviting, this pistachio cream contextualizes the dessert. Smooth compared to the crunchy pistachios that dominate the flavor of this confection, this mint-colored layer seems to separate the dark brown tonka bean-infused sponge from the airy whiteness of the sweet tonka cream clouds.

If you love to eat pistachios, your nose will certainly pick up pistachio cream notes from May’s Coconut Pistachio car freshener. The nuttiness is subtle, yet detectable if you know what you’re looking for. When combined with toasted coconut shavings, the pistachio cream takes on a richness that can make your senses feel as if you’re in another country, sampling local favorites and expanding your horizons. 

Aromatic Tonka Bean

Tonka bean characterizes the spumoni parfait in two ways: with a tonka bean-infused sponge and sweet tonka bean cream. The tonka bean cream brings depth to the pistachio cream, balancing the green visually with pure white layers that almost feel fluffier. Where vanilla’s richness leaves the taste buds wanting more, tonka bean grounds those sweet notes in what could be described as a slightly spicy note. 

As the tonka bean soaks into the light and airy sponge, it can also elevate what would otherwise be a bland last course. However, too much tonka bean can prove overwhelming and even cause serious health problems if ingested in large amounts. Within the context of the spumoni parfait, the tonka bean bridges the gap between the sweetness of the pistachio cream and the sea salt’s sharp flavor. 

Did you know that tonka bean—like vanilla—is still used in perfumes? This gourmet and aromatic ingredient provides a velvety undertone we just can’t get enough of. On our olfactory journey, it’s the perfect scent to end with because it’s as comforting as it is luxurious. 

Treat Yourself to the Sweetest of Life’s Experiences

Life’s too short to eat the same dessert every night, especially if you’re an ice cream connoisseur. When you get past the basic flavors like vanilla and chocolate, crafting the perfect ice cream sundae is more than just overwhelming your palate with saccharine sweetness. It’s about experiencing the depth of flavor that only comes with experimentation. 

If you’re someone who likes to surround yourself with decadent fragrances, premium scents for your car are just a subscription away. Drift’s luxury car fresheners are made from sustainably sourced alder wood, organic stone, and alloy metal infused with essential and fragrance oils. Plus, our products are free from harsh chemicals and safe around kids and pets. 

Drift’s Wood car freshener and Stone car freshener make infusing your vehicle with premium fragrances easier than picking out your favorite flavor of ice cream. These car fresheners magnetically attach to a metal clip, which effortlessly slips over your car’s visor. Pair these passive scent blocks with a vent-mounted Metal car freshener to create layers of sophisticated aromas in your vehicle. 

Delight in Every Layer With Drift’s Latest Scent of the Month

Coconut Pistachio may be the current Scent of the Month, but it’s only one of 12 exclusive fragrances available only from Drift. Subscribe to our Scent of the Month Club to receive fresh new scents every month, delivered directly to your door.

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