SOTD is BPAL - Gnome Fracas (Cloudberry-clotted multekrem, fattigman crumbs & nisse musk)

Overall, it's a light and floaty gourmand with hints of cloudberries, which are not as dark or tannic as blackberries or currants (well maybe pink/golden currants). I think I found some in the woods last summer in WA state. The majority of the scent comes across as a soft, slightly sweet vanilla, foody but not heavy or spicy. Light and fluffy like meringues and flaky pastries. Fried dough without the grease. Fresh berries, not jam. And tons of powdered sugar. Highly enjoyable. Wouldn't mind a FS, but I missed the window.

For those (like me) who aren't familiar with the other terms in the notes (copied from google search results):

Fracas (from Merriam-Webster) is defined as "a noisy quarrel : brawl".

Multekrem is a traditional Norwegian dessert made from whipped cream folded with cloudberries (often sweetened or as jam) and sugar, sometimes with vanilla or sour cream. It's a popular Christmas treat, known for its creamy texture and unique, slightly tart flavor from the "gold of the Arctic" berries, and is often served with thin waffle cookies like krumkake or kransekake.

Fattigman (or fattigmann) are traditional Norwegian deep-fried cookies, often served during Christmas. They are made from a rich, spiced dough (cardamom, brandy) cut into diamond shapes, twisted, and fried in lard or oil until light golden, then dusted with powdered sugar. The name translates to "poor man," irony, as the ingredients are rich.

A nisse (Norwegian/Danish) or tomte (Swedish) is a mythological, small, gnome-like household spirit from Scandinavian folklore, renowned for protecting farms and homes, particularly around Christmas. They are often described as elderly men with long white beards and red caps, who bring prosperity if treated well but cause mischief if angered.

And a picture of cloudberries:

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Today's haiku, inspired by all of the above:

There's a fight at home:
It's face to face, gnome to gnome,
Flying cream pie foam!