The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
My Wish Addiction lands in 2026 as the newest entry in Halloween's lineup, composed by Céline Barel. The name reads like a confession, and the composition behaves like one too. A crisp burst of mandarin orange opens with the sugary snap of candied apple, a playful and immediately addictive first impression that announces exactly what kind of fragrance this intends to be. As it settles, caramelized almond brings a toasted, nutty warmth through the heart, blurring the line between dessert and skin with a creamy, almost edible richness. The base anchors everything in a salty sweetness, a curious saline edge that keeps the candied elements from tipping into cloying territory.
The move here is the salt. Candied apple and mandarin open with enough sugar to register as confection, then a saline thread cuts through before the warmth even arrives. That tension defines the whole structure. Coconut, caramelized almond, and vanilla could collapse into pudding without the salt acting as a structural beam. The base pulls it back to skin territory with ambrettolide and cashmeran, both modern musks that read clean and warm rather than heavy.
The evolution
My Wish Addiction by Halloween opens with a crisp burst of mandarin orange lifted by the sugary snap of candied apple, a playful and addictive first impression that hits the senses before the fragrance has barely touched skin. The citrus brightness cuts cleanly through the sweetness, keeping the opening buoyant rather than syrupy, a careful balance that sets the tone for what's to come. As it settles, caramelized almond brings a toasted, nutty warmth curling through the heart, its creamy richness blurring the line between dessert and skin with an almost edible softness. The almond note bridges the fruity top and the more lingering base, adding a gourmand depth that grounds the composition. The dry down softens into a lingering sweetness accented by a distinct salty note, a curious saline edge that clings close to the skin and keeps pulling you back in.
Cultural impact
My Wish Addiction appeals to wearers who want their fragrance to lean into indulgence without playing coy about it. The opening of mandarin orange and candied apple announces itself with the bright, sugary snap of a confection, the kind of fruity sweetness that calls back to childhood treats without ever veering into juvenile territory. As the composition settles, caramelized almond introduces a toasted, nutty depth that adds a layer of grown-up richness, grounding the initial sugar rush in something more complex and satisfying.
The House
HalloweenHalloween Perfumes is a Spanish fragrance house that emerged from the creative universe of fashion designer Jesús del Pozo. Since its founding in 1997, the brand has built a devoted following centered on themes of mystery, self-expression, and what they call 'magic.' The label operates under Perfumes y Diseño and has expanded steadily from its initial women's fragrance into a comprehensive collection that includes dedicated offerings for men. The brand positions itself less as a traditional perfume house and more as a community of individuals drawn to its distinctive identity. Their tagline, 'Believe in Your Magic,' encapsulates an ethos that prioritizes personal empowerment and the allure of the unconventional. Fragrances like Halloween Man X, created by perfumer Nicolas Beaulieu, represent the label's ongoing evolution while maintaining the playful, enigmatic spirit that defines the brand.
The Creator
Céline BarelBarel favors a restrained, mineral freshness that appears most clearly in her work for Aesop, particularly Tacit and Aurner, where citrus and wood build something both spare and lasting. Her zoological work for Zoologist, including Squid and Dragonfly, shows a different regist…
