Six Delicious Gourmand Perfumes To Have On Your Radar
Vanilla, chocolate, caramel, cherry, coffee, honey, almond, pistachio - it might read like an ice cream menu but these edible notes are what create the gourmand family flavours. However, whereas before they were packaged up in sickly scents aimed at teenagers, the new olfactory blends are sophisticated, alluring and indulgent, and balanced with floral notes or warm, woody bases.
Often conjuring up a feeling of nostalgia, the creaminess of the scents also makes them an ideal choice as we head into autumn when thoughts turn to cosy and comforting fragrances. We’ve rounded up some of our favourites to help you find the best gourmand perfume for you.
Six of the best gourmand perfumes
Juliette Has A Gun
Miami Shake Eau de Parfum, £25.00
If you like strawberry scents...
Strawberries, whipped cream and vanilla, this smells like an ice cream sundae in a fragrance. A standout favourite at our Space NK Fragrance Library popup, it was described as summery, feel-good and an absolute must by our perfume-loving guests. Playful and reminiscent of those frivilous Miami vibes, it's not sickly sweet and will get you ALL the compliments this season.
Glossier
You Rêve Eau De Parfum, £32.00
If you like skin scents...
There was, unsurprisingly, a lot of commotion when Glossier launched new fragrances in 2024. Cleverly though, the beauty brand followed the footsteps of the iconic You by creating a skin scent infused with a hint of plum, toasted almond, iris and white sandalwood accords. Needless to say, Rêve has gone down a treat.
PHLUR
Vanilla Skin Eau De Parfum, £32.00
If you like vanilla scents (part 1)...
A stronger scent than its sister body mist, this still has the same buttery notes, but they linger for longer. Reminiscent of clotted cream fudge, the sweetness comes from vanilla and sugar crystals while the addition of pink pepper and sandalwood anchor it, adding depth and preventing the fragrance smelling too saccharine. Paired with the super chic bottle, we expect a sellout.
Floral Street
Sweet Almond Blossom Eau de Parfum, £29.00
If you like fruity floral scents...
Floral Street’s Almond Blossom is worth sniffing out. While vanilla and nutty tonka bean notes sit at the heart of this scent providing plenty of warmth, the blend of apple blossom and passionfruit give this fragrance a juicy twist. It’s a great scent for spring!
Sol de Janeiro
Cheirosa '62 Perfume Mist, £24.00
If you like caramel scents...
Sol de Janeiro’s original Cheirosa 62 perfume mist is the only fragrance to spritz. With salted caramel, vanilla and pistachio, this fragrance has a delectable sweetness that you can almost taste. The addition of jasmine petals and sandalwood stops this scent from becoming sickly sweet and instead offers up some much-needed holiday vibes.
D.S. & DURGA
Deep Dark Vanilla, £155.00
If you like vanilla scents (part 2)...
D.S. & Durga’s Deep Dark Vanilla is a sultry, grown-up take on the popular note. While Ellis Brooklyn’s vanilla perfume feels more floral and feminine, this fragrance is very much unisex with orchid and pink pepper alongside earthy vines and cypress roots. For us, this is the best vanilla perfume for an evening occasion when you want to make a statement.
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