Gourmand fragrances have always been extremely popular. And who wouldn’t love these sweet and alluring perfumes? But out of the great many that exist, what are the best gourmand fragrances for women?
What Are Gourmand Fragrances And How Do They Smell
The term ‘gourmand’ is a commonly used term to describe sweet perfumes made with sweet and ‘edible’ notes. These fragrances usually smell very sweet, warm, and welcoming and are the perfect addition to a winter fragrance collection.
One of the most popular and most commonly used gourmand notes is the note of vanilla. Others are the notes of coffee, chocolate, caramel, and cinnamon, but there are many more. With such notes, you can see why the term ‘edible’ is used, a most of these notes are also used in cooking or can be eaten.
Now, you might think that smelling like edible notes is a bit weird, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Gourmand perfumes are some of the most popular and commonly used perfumes in the world; for one simple reason, they smell amazing.
Usually, a gourmand perfume will be best for the colder months. As they are quite strong and sweet, their scents aren’t really that great for a warm summer day, but when it’s colder outside, these perfumes are amazing. Below are listed some of the best gourmand perfumes for women, in no particular order!
1. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
Black Opium is one of Yves Saint Laurents’s most popular perfumes, and with good reason. Made by four perfumers; Honorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson, and Olivier Cresp, this perfume has been amongst the best gourmand fragrances ever since its release in 2014.
- Top notes: Pear, Pink Pepper, and Orange Blossom.
- Middle notes: Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, and Licorice.
- Base notes: Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar, and Cashmere Woods.
What Does Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Smell Like?
Black Opium opens with a sweet scent of pear and coffee, immediately creating a unique yet delightful scent. The note of coffee is one of the defining features of this perfume and it’s immediately there from the opening.
Quickly added to the pear and coffee is the note of jasmine, which adds a sensual sweetness to the mix. The jasmine also possesses a subtle freshness that perfectly balances out the otherwise heavier notes.
As the perfume starts to dry down, the jasmine and pear start to fade away, leaving room for a rich and creamy scent of vanilla to shine through. The vanilla goes amazingly well with the note of coffee and together they create a sensual, seductive, and rich gourmand scent.
Black Opium is the perfect example of how not every gourmand fragrance has to be extremely sweet. This perfume beautifully shows the note of coffee, a gourmand notes that’s rich and warm, but not necessarily sweet, and only has a few sweet gourmand notes in supportive roles.
With that said, though, Black Opium is definitely on the warmer and richer side, making it more suitable for the colder months. Fall and winter would be perfect seasons to wear this beauty, and you can wear it either during the day or at night.
The sensual qualities that typically come with gourmand fragrances make it perfect for dates and nights out, but the coffee does keep the overall scent a bit grounded and more professional. This makes it not only perfect for casual wear, but also for any formal setting.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall and Winter
- Occasions: Formal and Casual
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
2. Christian Dior Feve Delicieuse
Feve Delicieuse is part of the Dior La Collection Privee, the upper-tier collection of Dior perfumes. On top of that, this is also seen as one of the best fragrances in this already amazing collection. This perfume was made by Francois Demachy and was launched in 2015.
- Top notes: Lavender, Mint, and Bergamot.
- Middle notes: Sour Cherry, Jasmine, and Freesia.
- Base notes: Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cacao Pod, Caramel, Praline, Benzoin, Milk, Sandalwood, Leather, and Cedar.
What Does Christian Dior Feve Delicieuse Smell Like?
The opening of Feve Delicieuse is a little fresh with hints of lavender and bergamot but quickly turns into something sweeter. At first, the sweetness is coming from a few fruity notes, in particular the note of cherry, but it doesn’t take long for the gourmand notes to show themselves.
In the background, you can pick up a few subtle floral notes as well. These add a sense of freshness to the scent, making sure that it won’t become cloyingly sweet.
As for the sweet notes, vanilla, caramel, and praline are at the forefront, giving off their creamy sweet scents. Along with these notes are hints of tonka bean, sandalwood, and cedarwood. These all come together to create a wonderfully warm scent that perfectly embodies the term gourmand.
This fragrance, despite the abundance of sweet gourmand notes, is always kept in check and never becomes too strong or overpowering. This truly goes to show the quality of a Dior La Collection Privee perfume, where in this case, they balanced the gourmand notes with fruits and florals.
Still, this remains a sweet gourmand fragrance, so it’s best suited for the colder seasons. Here, you can wear it either casually throughout the day or formally, as this scent will easily fit in either setting. It’s a great daytime perfume, but also a great nighttime perfume as well.
You could even wear this during a romantic dinner with a loved one! The sweet, warm, and rich scent nicely fit in such a setting and it makes you smell irresistible.
Feve Delicieuse comes in a simple yet classy bottle. A straight-forward glass bottle, a black magnetic cap, and a simple label let you know that this will be a classy and elegant perfume that speaks for itself.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall and Winter
- Occasions: Formal and Casual
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$
3. Thierry Mugler Angel Muse
It would be a crime to not feature a Thierry Mugler perfume on this list, and I feel that Angel Muse is the best gourmand fragrance of the house. This perfume was made by Quentin Bisch and was launched in 2016.
- Top notes: Pink Pepper and Grapefruit.
- Middle notes: Hazelnut Cocoa Spread.
- Base notes: Patchouli and Vetiver.
What Does Thierry Mugler Angel Muse Smell Like?
Just a quick glance at the note breakdown will give away what this fragrance will smell like. The notes of patchouli and the hazelnut spread will be the main stars here, and together they create a sweet and slightly nutty scent.
The opening, however, starts off slightly fresher. There is the immediate presence of the hazelnut spread, but there is also a hint of grapefruit. This softens up the initial sweet blast of the hazelnut spread and adds a soft freshness to the scent.
This does go away rather quickly, leaving you with a sweet scent of chocolate and hazelnut. This gourmand scent is absolutely stunning and never seems out of weird or place, despite the focus on chocolate.
Quickly added to this nutty, chocolaty scent is the note of patchouli. Patchouli has a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy scent to it that goes exceptionally well with chocolate-like scents. Together, these notes all lead you into the dry down. Here, not that much changes anymore, but the scent does start to feel a slight bit warmer.
Due to the focus on chocolaty notes and patchouli, this is an amazing cold-weather fragrance. It’s warm, cozy, and inviting and even has a sense of playfulness to it. This makes the perfume a bit out of place in a formal setting, but all the better in a casual one.
Wear this one on a night out, a date, or when you’re just relaxing at home. This fragrance will be great in any such setting and because of its versatility, it could even be a cold-weather signature scent!
The bottle of this perfume is a bit unpractical, as it can’t stand up, but it does look very classy. Mugler describes the bottle as a ‘cosmic pebble’ and the colorway is done in a way that provokes the surface of Mars.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall and Winter
- Occasions: Casual
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
4. Mancera Roses Vanille
Mancera’s Roses Vanille is a wonderful perfume that incorporates the note of rose in a gourmand composition. This perfume, made by Pierre Montale and released in 2011, shows a different side of the gourmand spectrum.
- Top notes: Lemon and Watery Notes.
- Middle notes: Rose and Sugar.
- Base notes: Vanilla, Sugar, White Musk, and Cedar.
What Does Mancera Roses Vanille Smell Like?
Mancera Roses Vanille opens rich and sweet with hints of rose and sugar. These two notes create a light and airy sweetness that gives off an undeniably feminine feel. This is only the opening of this perfume, but it already smells addictive and even sensual.
Shortly after the opening, the note of vanilla starts to appear. The vanilla is rich and creamy and adds a different type of sweetness to the mix. What you have right now is a scent that consists of an airy and sugary sweetness, a natural fresh rosy sweetness, and a creamy sweetness from the vanilla.
As the scent starts to dry down, a few woody notes start to appear. These woody notes add a grounded feel to the perfume but never really take away the gourmand sweetness. This leaves you with a beautiful sweet vanilla scent paired with sugary rose.
Despite the primarily sweet scent, though, you can actually wear this fragrance during both the colder seasons, as well as the spring. The note of rose, paired with the airy, sugary sweetness, actually adds a nice freshness that makes this perfume appropriate for the spring.
During these seasons, this will be a great casual daytime perfume. You can’t really go wrong with this one in a casual setting. However, the sugary feel might be a bit out of place in a formal one.
Roses Vanille comes in the classic Mancera glass bottle and has a black cap. The juice itself is bright yellow, which looks great in any modern-looking cabinet. A great bottle, paired with a great fragrance, what more do you want!
- Best seasons to wear: Fall, Winter, and Spring
- Occasions: Casual
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$
5. Lancome La Vie Est Belle
La Vie Est Belle is a wonderful floral gourmand perfume by the house of Lancome. This fragrance was made by Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, and Olivier Polge and was launched in 2012. While making this perfume, the perfumers wanted to create something that mirrored a joyous outlook on life, and they definitely succeeded in that regard!
- Top notes: Blackcurrant and Pear.
- Middle notes: Iris, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom.
- Base notes: Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean.
What Does Lancome La Vie Est Belle Smell Like?
La Vie Est Belle opens beautifully with a bunch of sweet gourmand notes. Hints of vanilla and praline are immediately present and there’s even a nice undertone of pear. All this is done in a classically Lancome way, so you’re sure to get something great.
Shortly after the opening, the sweetness is balanced out a bit by some floral notes. Hints of slightly powdery iris and seductive jasmine are added and although they balance out the sweetness, they also add to it. Especially the jasmine, which can have a sweet and seductive edge to it.
As the perfume starts to dry down, you can start to pick up the scent of sweet patchouli. This is the last sweet addition and it definitely packs a punch (just like most sweet notes in this perfume). The patchouli does work great with the established sweet vanilla scent and together, they create a wonderfully sweet gourmand scent.
This perfume is known for being a tad too sweet for some, which is definitely understandable. However, where some find this cloyingly sweet, others see the beauty in it. The sweetness does mean that this is most definitely a cold-weather fragrance, and even then, it might be best to apply this one moderately.
The youthful sweetness of this fragrance works great in most casual settings, but is at its best on a night out or a date. This perfume is also rather youthful, so it tends to work best with the younger generations.
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La Vie Est Belle comes in a beautiful bottle that was inspired by the classic 1949 Lancome bottle. And with its bright pink juice, this bottle makes for a beautiful display.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall and Winter
- Occasions: Casual
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Strong
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
6. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Gold Couture
Juicy Couture is a fragrance house that’s always on the forefront when it comes to sweet gourmand perfumes. Viva La Juicy Gold Couture, with its wonderful caramel scent, seems to be one of their best in that regard. This fragrance was made by Honorine Blanc and was launched in 2014.
- Top notes: Wild Berries.
- Middle notes: Honeysuckle and Jasmine Sambac.
- Base notes: Caramel, Vanilla, Amber, and Sandalwood.
What Does Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Gold Couture Smell Like?
The opening of this perfume is a scent of pure caramel. The caramel is sweet, dense, and rather youthful, but it also simply smells great. Luckily, a few fruity notes are added not long after the first spray.
A bunch of sweet and juicy berries are added to the mix and they give the caramel a natural sweetness. This natural sweetness also balances out the dense and thick sweetness of the caramel, making it much more tolerable and less overpowering.
As the perfume starts to dry down, a creamy hint of vanilla makes itself known, adding to the gourmand feel and giving the perfume a smoother scent. Overall, though, this perfume is primarily a sweet and heavy gourmand fragrance.
With such a sweet and heavy scent, it should come as no surprise that this fragrance is best worn in the colder months. Viva La Juicy Gold Couture is one of those fragrances that could cross the line for some, in terms of too sweet, so make sure to apply sparingly.
Luckily, there are many, many people who absolutely love this scent. Aside from the strong sweetness, there really isn’t much wrong with this perfume. It’s sweet, seductive, and youthful, making it the perfect date or night out perfume for the younger generation.
Its bottle also portrays this youthful and playful feel by coming in a fancy and ‘over-the-top’ design. A gold bottle, paired with a silver cap and a black knot around it shows all you need to know about this perfume.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall and Winter
- Occasions: Casual
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Strong
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
7. Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille
Serge Lutens is a fragrance house known for its bold and unique creations, and Un Bois Vanille definitely fits that description. Although more tamed than the usual Serge Lutens perfume, this perfume is a strong gourmand perfume that focuses on the note of vanilla. This fragrance was made by Christopher Sheldrake and was launched in 2003.
- Fragrance notes: Vanilla, Coconut Milk, Black Licorice, Beeswax, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk, Bitter Almond, Guaiac Wood, and Benzoin.
What Does Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille Smell Like?
Un Bois Vanille opens with a prominent scent of rich and smooth vanilla. The vanilla is the main star in this composition and is shown in the most beautiful way possible. It’s rich, sweet, creamy, and overall delightful.
Not long after the opening, you can start to notice a scent of coconut. The coconut is also creamy, just like the vanilla, and it also adds a different type of sweetness. Together, they create a gourmand scent with a tropical undertone.
After a little while, the note of beeswax makes itself known and adds a sweet, waxy, and honey-like scent. This, once again, adds to the smooth and gourmand feel of this perfume and takes it to the next level. Along with the beeswax is the note of almond, and the almond adds a creamy, nutty undertone to the mix.
This leaves you with an overall rich and sweet perfume that’s primarily focussed around the note of vanilla. With such a sweet scent, you’re best off wearing this wonderful perfume during the fall or winter, as the lower temperatures kind of subdue the sweet scent, making it more approachable and easier to wear.
During these colder months, this perfume will be great for both casual and formal wear. Whether you’re going to the office, have an important business meeting, or just relaxing at home with friends, this fragrance will be an amazing one to wear.
Serge Lutens fragrances can come in two different bottles. Both are long and thin, but one will come in a clear glass bottle and black label, while the older bottles come in a clear glass bottle with a beige label. Both look great, and aside from the bottle difference, the fragrance itself will be the exact same.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall and Winter
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Strong
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$
8. Xerjoff Lira
Xerjoff Lira is an expensive niche perfume that beautifully portrays the note of caramel. Made by Chris Maurice and launched in 2011, Lira has quickly become one of the most popular caramel/gourmand perfumes on the market.
- Top notes: Blood Orange, Bergamot, and Lavender.
- Middle notes: Cinnamon, Licorice, and Jasmine.
- Base notes: Caramel, Vanilla, and Musk.
What Does Xerjoff Lira Smell Like?
Xerjoff Lira immediately opens with a scent of caramel, however, the caramel isn’t that strong here. Instead, you’ll primarily pick up a scent of sweet blood orange, paired with fresh bergamot and lavender. This provides you with a sweet, but also slightly fresh scent.
The fresh notes do start to disappear shortly after the opening and the caramel takes this opportunity to push itself to the front. The caramel is rich and sweet and ticks every gourmand box.
Not long after, you can start to smell a subtle undertone of cinnamon. The cinnamon adds a spicy-sweet undertone to the perfume, giving it some depth and a different sweetness. Along with the cinnamon is the note of vanilla, another sweet gourmand note.
The vanilla, cinnamon, and caramel are what will carry you all the way through the dry down. This leaves you with an overall sweet and rich gourmand perfume that smells luxurious and classy.
Due to the classy and luxurious feel, this would be a great perfume to wear to a formal event or gathering. However, it will do just as well in a casual setting. A versatile and great-smelling perfume such as this will simply work anywhere.
Do be wary that the scent is quite sweet, so you should probably stray away from wearing this perfume during the summer. It’s much better suited for the colder seasons of the year because the low temperatures dampen the sweetness a bit.
Xerjoff Lira comes in a golden-brown bottle with a beautiful golden cap. The bottle looks luxurious, just like the fragrance smells luxurious, and goes great on any modern countertop or cabinet.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall and Winter
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$
9. Montale Chocolate Greedy
When thinking about gourmand perfumes, at some point or another, you’ll think of chocolate-based fragrances. Montale’s Chocolate Greedy beautifully shows the note of chocolate, but also adds a few more gourmand notes to create something that smells truly delicious. Launched in 2007, this perfume was made by Pierre Montale.
- Fragrance notes: Cacao, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Coffee, Dried Fruits, and Bitter Orange.
What Does Montale Chocolate Greedy Smell Like?
Chocolate Greedy opens with a rich scent of cacao and vanilla. These two notes immediately make a chocolate-like scent that will be present all throughout this fragrance. The chocolate appears sweet and smooth, but also has a natural element coming from the cacao.
Shortly after the opening, the note of bitter orange makes itself known. This adds a fruitiness to the mix and almost makes this perfume smell like a bakery of some sort. Of course, it’s done in a way that still makes this a wearable perfume; not that you smell like an actual bakery.
As the fragrance starts to dry down, a subtle boozy scent starts to appear. This is coming from the dried fruits, which add a dusty, rich, and slightly boozy sweetness to the scent.
In the end, you’re left with a sweet gourmand perfume that’s primarily focused on the scent of chocolate. Such a scent will of course be best during the colder months and will be great for any casual setting.
Wear this one on a night out, a date, or just a fun day/night with your friends and you’ll smell amazing and fitting. The sweetness makes this perfume playful, cozy, and welcoming, perfect for any casual setting.
Montale has a signature bottle design that’s the same for all of their fragrances. Chocolate Greedy comes in a great-looking silver-colored bottle, but what’s inside the bottle is the most important.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall and Winter
- Occasions: Casual
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$
10. Britney Spears Fantasy
Celebrity perfumes aren’t usually that amazing, but every now and then, there’s one that smells incredible. Britney Spears Fantasy is one of those and has a fruity gourmand scent. This perfume was made by James Krivda and was launched in 2005.
- Top notes: Kiwi, Red Litchi, and Quince.
- Middle notes: White Chocolate, Cupcake, Orchid, and Jasmine.
- Base notes: Musk, Woody Notes, and Orris Root.
What Does Britney Spears Fantasy Smell Like?
The opening of Fantasy is very sweet with lots of fruity notes at the front. Kiwi and litchi smell particularly strong and provide you with a juicy, sexy sweetness right from the get-go.
Not long after will you start to notice the gourmand notes of this perfume. Unusual notes such as cupcake and white chocolate are used here, creating a rather unique scent. These two gourmand notes also blend in great with the juicy fruits from the opening.
As the fragrance starts to dry down, you can start to pick up a creamy scent of sandalwood. The sandalwood is quite strong in the dry down and almost overtakes the sweet gourmand scent. Luckily, the creaminess of the sandalwood also strengthens the sweetness of the chocolate, so you’re never without that playful sweetness.
Just like most gourmand perfumes, this is most definitely a cold-weather fragrance. It’s perfect for the fall and winter and it can actually be worn quite often. The only time you should probably go for another fragrance is when you’re going to the office or some formal event.
This perfume does feel a little playful and youthful, making it great for nights out or dates, especially for the younger generation. The youthfulness also shines through in the bright pink bottle, which has a playful attitude to it. Oh, and did I mention that this perfume is extremely affordable?
- Best seasons to wear: Fall and Winter
- Occasions: Casual
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 6-8 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $
11. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon
Viktor & Rolf’s Bonbon is an iconic gourmand fragrance with a sweet and delicious scent. This perfume was made by Cecile Matton and Serge Majoullier and was launched in the spring of 2014.
- Top notes: Peach, Mandarin, and Orange.
- Middle notes: Caramel, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine.
- Base notes: Amber, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Cedar.
What Does Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Smell Like?
Bonbon opens with a heavy and delicious scent of caramel and jasmine, immediately setting the tone for this fragrance. The caramel is sweet and heavy, whereas the jasmine provides a subtle flowery freshness, creating a beautiful contrast between the two.
Not long after the opening, a bunch of juicy sweet fruity notes start to appear. These fruity notes add a natural sweetness to the mix, dumbing down the somewhat heavy scent of caramel.
As the fragrance starts to dry down, it turns into something a little warmer. This is due to the addition of amber and several woody notes, but these never really take away the fruity, flowery gourmand feel.
Overall, this is a sweet and flowery perfume with a rather playful feel to it. This makes it perfect for any woman who wants to wear a delicious and playful perfume in the colder months. Wear this one on a night out, a date, or a fun get-together with friends and you’ll be the best-smelling person in your group.
Aside from the iconic name (which already implies the gourmand qualities), the bottle is also shaped in the form of a bonbon. This once again shows what this fragrance is all about, and it doesn’t look half that bad!
- Best seasons to wear: Fall and Winter
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 6-8 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
12. Guerlain Mon Guerlain
Mon Guerlain is a sweet gourmand perfume with some oriental and woody undertones. It’s an extremely popular perfume, especially among the younger generations, and it’s easy to see why. This fragrance was made by Delphine Jelk and Thierry Wasser and was launched in 2017.
- Top notes: Lavender and Bergamot.
- Middle notes: Iris, Jasmine Sambac, and Rose.
- Base notes: Vanilla, Coumarin, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Licorice, and Patchouli.
What Does Guerlain Mon Guerlain Smell Like?
Mon Guerlain opens with a sweet scent of vanilla paired with lavender. The lavender is strong and aromatic and adds an unusual undertone to the vanilla. The vanilla is sweet and creamy, just as we all know and love it.
Quickly after the opening, a bunch more floral notes start to appear. These florals add a natural sweetness to the vanilla, but also make it a little fresher. There is one note, though, jasmine sambac, which adds a sensual seductive sweetness to the scent.
In the dry down, a spicy scent of patchouli starts to make itself known, giving the perfume a subtle oriental undertone. The patchouli is also a little sweet, so it mixes in beautifully with the vanilla and jasmine sambac. All in all, you get a wonderful perfume with a sweet, seductive, and alluring scent.
A sweet and alluring scent such as this is perfect for any romantic setting, but it’s also great for dates and nights out. Even formally, this perfume will do a great job. Not all gourmand perfumes are as versatile as this one.
The only real restriction to this perfume is that it isn’t the best summertime perfume. The scent is a little too sweet for the warm summer days, but thanks to the addition of the floral notes, it will work nicely in the spring.
Mon Guerlain comes in a sleek bottle and has a pink-colored juice. The bottle is almost square-shaped and has a rounded clear-glass cap. This makes the perfume a beautiful display in addition to smelling amazing.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall, Winter, and Spring
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 6-8 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
13. Givenchy Live Irresistible
Live Irresistible by Givenchy is a fruity floral fragrance with a sweet gourmand scent. Although this perfume is primarily based around fruit and florals, there are a few gourmand aspects that make it deserving of a spot in this list. Made by Dominique Ropion, this fragrance was released in 2015.
- Top notes: Pineapple, Rose Petals, Tangerine, and Grapefruit.
- Middle notes: Passionfruit, Rose, and Pepper.
- Base notes: Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber, Musk, and Orris.
What Does Givenchy Live Irresistible Smell Like?
Live Irresistible opens with a bunch of sweet fruity notes, of which, the note of pineapple seems to be the most pronounced. The pineapple is sweet, tropical, and juicy and makes for a wonderful opening. Along with the pineapple are some more fruity notes, such as passionfruit and tangerine, but these are a little more subdued.
Quickly added to the fruity and tropical scent are a few gourmand notes. Hints of creamy vanilla and smooth praline are added, giving the perfume that typically gourmand feel. The fruits will still be noticeable as well; the gourmand notes are added but they don’t overtake the fruits.
As the perfume starts to dry down, it becomes a little warmer. Some of the freshness that the fruity notes provided disappears and the warm note of amber starts to appear. This shift in scent isn’t uncommon in perfumes, and it’s done beautifully here.
Even though Live Irresistible is a gourmand fragrance, you can actually wear this one all year long. This is because of the fruity opening, which makes sure that there’s always some sort of freshness in the background.
Throughout the year, this is an amazing fragrance to just wear casually. The tropical feeling, paired with the gourmand tones just makes for a great perfume to wear when you’re relaxing at home or doing something fun with friends. Whether it’s daytime or nighttime, this perfume will be great.
Live Irresistible also comes in a great-looking bottle. It’s a very sleek and long bottle with a beautifully colored pink juice inside. Just like most perfume bottles, it makes for a great display wherever you decide to store it.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 6-8 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
14. Lancome La Nuit Tresor
La Nuit Tresor is a sensual fragrance with a sweet and passionate scent. This fragrance was made by Amandine Clerc-Marie and Christophe Raynaud and was launched in 2015. Ever since then, it’s been a fan favorite when it comes to sensual gourmand perfumes.
- Top notes: Pear, Tangerine, and Bergamot.
- Middle notes: Strawberry, Vanilla Orchid, Black Rose, and Passionfruit.
- Base notes: Praline, Caramel, Litchi, Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense, Coffee, Licorice, Coumarin, and Papyrus.
What Does Lancome La Nuit Tresor Smell Like?
La Nuit Tresor opens with sweet top notes of pear and tangerine, paired with sweet hints of caramel and praline. This immediately makes for a dark, rich, and alluring scent and perfectly shows what this fragrance is all about.
Shortly after the opening, a few more sweet fruity notes start to appear, and in combination with the sweet gourmand notes, they create a sensual and seductive scent. The fruity notes of strawberry and passionfruit also add a welcoming touch of playfulness to the scent.
A short while later, the perfume shifts into a more gourmand direction, pushing the sweet fruity notes into the background. The gourmand notes are what will be most noticeable now, and these include caramel, vanilla, coffee, praline, and coumarin. All these notes contain sweet, creamy, or gourmand elements, perfectly tying up this beautiful perfume.
With a name like La Nuit Tresor, it comes as no surprise that this is a wonderful nighttime perfume. The sweetness will be amazing on nights out or dates, but will also be great during a formal dinner. However, this fragrance truly excels in a romantic setting.
Even though this is an amazing nighttime perfume, it also works great during the day as well. Best suited for a cold winter day, the sweet scent will feel comforting and welcoming and will linger around you for many hours.
Aside from the gorgeous scent, the bottle of this perfume is also amazing. Shaped like a diamond and colored blackish-pink, this bottle will make for a beautiful display in any cabinet.
- Best seasons to wear: Fall, and Winter
- Occasions: Formal and Casual
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
15. Aquolina Pink Sugar
Aquolina Pink Sugar, a perfume launched in 2004, has always been known as a sweet, sugary, and youthful fragrance that works particularly well with younger women. This is because of the playful and sugary scent that could be a little out of place on a mature woman but fits the younger generation perfectly.
- Top notes: Bergamot, Raspberry, Fig Leaves, and Orange.
- Middle notes: Cotton Candy, Licorice, Red Berries, Strawberry, and Lily Of The Valley.
- Base notes: Caramel, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean, and Sandalwood.
What Does Aquolina Pink Sugar Smell Like?
Pink Sugar opens with a wonderfully sweet scent of cotton candy. The cotton candy has a sweet, but also airy feel to it, ensuring that this perfume doesn’t become cloying or overpowering. Added to the opening is a nice and sweet scent of strawberry. The strawberry adds a fruity sweetness that goes great with the cotton candy.
Shortly after the opening, a sweet scent of caramel makes itself known. The caramel is one of the main stars of this fragrance and adds a dense, rich, and lovely gourmand feel to the perfume.
Along with the caramel are the sweet notes of vanilla and tonka bean, once again adding a sweet, gourmand feel to the mix. Keep in mind, though, this perfume still has an airy feel to it, so even though it smells very sweet, it’s not sickeningly sweet.
What this leaves you with is a perfume that smells sweet and light at the same time. The great thing about sweet yet light fragrances is that they can actually be worn all year long, despite the gourmand feel. Now, you don’t want to apply as many sprays in the summer as you would in the winter, but this fragrance works in both seasons.
Throughout the year, this is a wonderful perfume to just wear casually. It would be a great signature scent, one that you can always wear without having to think about it. However, a sweet gourmand scent such as this will also work wonders during nights out or dates as well. It’s just an extremely versatile perfume.
Along with this beautiful scent comes a rather simple bottle. The bottle is almost shaped like a bottle of deodorant, and truth be told, this really isn’t the best look perfume bottle out there. Luckily, it’s what’s inside that is the most important, and with this perfume, you’re all set.
- Best seasons to wear: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
- Occasions: Formal and Casual
- Time of day: Daytime and Nighttime
- Longevity: 6-8 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $
16. Amouage Love Tuberose
Amouage Love Tuberose is one of the more unique gourmand fragrances on this list. This perfume beautifully blends gourmand notes with the white floral note of tuberose. This fragrance was launched in 2018 and has been a fantastic addition to the Amouage collection ever since.
- Top notes: Tuberose, Gardenia, and Jasmine.
- Middle notes: Whipped Cream and Vanilla.
- Base notes: Sandalwood and Cedar.
What Does Amouage Love Tuberose Smell Like?
The opening of Love Tuberose is fresh and tropical with lots of floral notes at the front. There’s fresh tuberose, slightly sweet jasmine, and a refreshing undertone of gardenia. These all come together to create something light and airy, yet sweet and tropical.
Not long after the opening will the gourmand notes start to show. Hints of creamy sweet vanilla and milky whipped cream are added. The whipped cream adds a nice and unique addition to the mix and almost gives off a lactonic vibe.
As the fragrance starts to dry down, you can pick up hints of sandalwood. The sandalwood is creamy and works together great with the vanilla and whipped cream. The florals will also still be noticeable, making for a simply happy-smelling perfume.
Due to the mix of floral notes and gourmand notes, you can actually wear this perfume all year long. The gourmand notes make it strong enough for the fall and winter while the floral notes make it fresh enough for the spring and summer.
Throughout the year, this perfume is best worn casually. This perfume has an easy-going and happy vibe to it that could seem a little out of place in a formal environment. It makes it all the better in a casual setting, however!
Love Tuberose comes in the classic Amouage bottle, a small square bottle, with a white color to it. It is finished off with a silver cap, making for a beautiful-looking bottle. It might not be as extravagant as other perfume bottles, but it just looks simple and sleek.
- Best seasons to wear: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
- Occasions: Casual
- Time of day: Daytime
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$