A round-up of chocolates from Demeter:

Some time ago, I reviewed Demeter Jelly Belly Hot Fudge Sundae and noted that it smelled more like brownie mix than a hot fudge sundae. I wondered at the time how it compared to Demeter Brownie, and I'm sure many of you have been unable to sleep nights waiting to see how that would all turn out; well, here is your answer: they're pretty close, but Hot Fudge Sundae is creamier and richer, and more chocolate-y. It smells more like brownie mix than the Brownie fragrance does (neither smells like an already-baked brownie), and it also has better (albeit considerably less than excellent) lasting power.

I'd never really noticed it before, but Tootsie Rolls don't have much of an aroma. I tried heating one in the microwave to see if that would help, and the result was a very light but vaguely unpleasant odor…

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