There’s nothing quite like gourmand perfumes. Warm, wearable and a sweet treat you’ll want to reach for time and time again, gourmand scents are the ultimate indulgence when it comes to perfume.
If you love unapologetically sweet scents like us at The Perfume Shop, keep scrolling – the best gourmand perfumes lie just ahead. Your perfume collection is about to get a lot tastier…
WHAT IS A GOURMAND FRAGRANCE?
Gourmand perfumes are mouth-watering scents with addictive notes that tend to smell edible. Think vanilla, caramel, cotton candy, chocolate, almonds, coffeeand honey. Basically, any note that sounds good enough to eat! They are often paired with musk or floral notes because these notes can help to balance out the sweetness of the gourmand scent and add depth and complexity to the perfume. The strong, earthy scent of musk can add a sensual, animalistic quality, while floral notes can help to soften the fragrance by adding a light, delicate touch.
Want to give gourmands a go, but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered…
Often considered the first ground-breaking gourmand scent, Angel by Mugleris a dream for anyone looking for a sweet treat! The perfume smells like your favourite luxury pancake toppings, with honey, praline, and caramel notes in the centre, while generous helpings of vanilla in the base round off this timeless gourmand perfume.
Inspired by the delectable Italian dessert, panettone, it doesn’t get more gourmand than this. Top notes of candied citrus harmoniously blend with orange blossom at the heart, with a final touch of dreamy, sweet vanilla that leaves a delicious trail almost good enough to eat. Are you drooling yet? We are!
Divinely addictive and mysterious, this gourmand perfume has been flying off the shelves since its 2023 release. Notes of Lily intertwine with delicious airy meringue, and a final kiss of salt to finish. The iconic bottle is refillable, so this magnetic scent is truly eternal.
Idôle Nectar is the first disruptive neo-gourmand fragrance from Lancôme. Inspired by Lancôme’s signature perfume, this avant-garde gourmand scent blends a sweet popcorn accord with rose soufflé sustainably-sourced Isparta rose and bourbon vanilla. It’s warm, powerful and instantly addictive – in other words, exactly what you want from a sweet gourmand perfume.
Caramel is the main character where this scent is concerned! Take a deep, satisfying inhale as you enjoy the caramel notes maturing from sharp and sweet to soft, milky, and deep. A swirl of jasmine, peach, and orange blossom complements the caramel to create a mouth-watering gourmand fragrance that’s not overpoweringly sweet. *Chefs kiss*
Head to our article:Top 10 Fruity Perfumes for more fragrances that smell (almost) good enough to eat!
The intoxicating I Want Choo Forever by Jimmy Choo harnesses a special blend of bold and addictive ingredients to satisfy the sweetest tooth without being too sickly. Celebrating energy and intensity, this chypre ambery gourmand fragrance draws upon delicious notes of creamy vanilla, powerful rose, spicy pink peppercorn and potent black cherry liquor, capturing a playful spirit you’ll want to wear ALL the time.
At a single glance, the exposed curves of Jean Paul Gaultier’s bottle is enough to know that La Belle Eau de Parfum isn’t your average perfume. Juicy pear and smooth tonka beans are the stars of this amber gourmand show, giving this fragrance a delicious creamy aroma that smells almost good enough to eat (best not to, though!).
Not all gourmand perfumes are created with chocolate or caramel notes, as Burberry Her so beautifully demonstrates. This fresh and exciting gourmand scent blends vibrant crushed berries and fragrant floral notes with a warm, rounded base of vanilla and musk. As you’d expect from Burberry, it’s effortlessly stylish and has real ‘pretty perfume’ vibes.
Scandal Pour Homme is a hard-hitting gourmand fragrance that packs an intoxicating punch. The sweetness of the creamy caramel and vanilla notes is contrasted by the earthy, energising properties of clary sage and vetiver, giving this amber woody fragrance enough power to knock out the senses.
The legendary forbidden fruit lives on in this bold and iconic perfume. Almond notes take centre stage with every spritz of Hypnotic Poison. Sensuous vanilla and musk melt into the almond and sambac jasmine to create a compelling, sweet scent with a slightly bitter edge.
Lorna is a Freelance Copywriter with a passion for fragrance, beauty and skincare, sustainability and outdoor adventure sports. She famously quit her office job to spend more time with her cat and counts her favourite perfumes as Mugler Alien and Ralph by Ralph Lauren.
Top 10 gourmand perfumes
There’s nothing quite like gourmand perfumes. Warm, wearable and a sweet treat you’ll want to reach for time and time again, gourmand scents are the ultimate indulgence when it comes to perfume.
If you love unapologetically sweet scents like us at The Perfume Shop, keep scrolling – the best gourmand perfumes lie just ahead. Your perfume collection is about to get a lot tastier…
WHAT IS A GOURMAND FRAGRANCE?
Gourmand perfumes are mouth-watering scents with addictive notes that tend to smell edible. Think vanilla, caramel, cotton candy, chocolate, almonds, coffee and honey. Basically, any note that sounds good enough to eat! They are often paired with musk or floral notes because these notes can help to balance out the sweetness of the gourmand scent and add depth and complexity to the perfume. The strong, earthy scent of musk can add a sensual, animalistic quality, while floral notes can help to soften the fragrance by adding a light, delicate touch.
Want to give gourmands a go, but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered…
TOP 10 BEST GOURMAND PERFUMES
1. ANGEL BY MUGLER
Often considered the first ground-breaking gourmand scent, Angel by Mugler is a dream for anyone looking for a sweet treat! The perfume smells like your favourite luxury pancake toppings, with honey, praline, and caramel notes in the centre, while generous helpings of vanilla in the base round off this timeless gourmand perfume.
Mugler
Angel
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
50ML – £95.00
Mugler
Angel
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
25ML – £65.00
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2. Dolce & Gabbana Devotion
Inspired by the delectable Italian dessert, panettone, it doesn’t get more gourmand than this. Top notes of candied citrus harmoniously blend with orange blossom at the heart, with a final touch of dreamy, sweet vanilla that leaves a delicious trail almost good enough to eat. Are you drooling yet? We are!
Dolce&Gabbana
Devotion
Eau de Parfum Spray
100ML – £128.00
3. Divine by Jean Paul Gaultier
Divinely addictive and mysterious, this gourmand perfume has been flying off the shelves since its 2023 release. Notes of Lily intertwine with delicious airy meringue, and a final kiss of salt to finish. The iconic bottle is refillable, so this magnetic scent is truly eternal.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Gaultier Divine
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £100.00
4. IDÔLE NECTAR BY LANCÔME
Idôle Nectar is the first disruptive neo-gourmand fragrance from Lancôme. Inspired by Lancôme’s signature perfume, this avant-garde gourmand scent blends a sweet popcorn accord with rose soufflé sustainably-sourced Isparta rose and bourbon vanilla. It’s warm, powerful and instantly addictive – in other words, exactly what you want from a sweet gourmand perfume.
Lancôme
Idôle Nectar
Eau de Parfum Spray
100ML – £99.99
Lancôme
Idôle Nectar
Eau de Parfum Spray
25ML – £44.99
5. Bonbon by Viktor & Rolf
Caramel is the main character where this scent is concerned! Take a deep, satisfying inhale as you enjoy the caramel notes maturing from sharp and sweet to soft, milky, and deep. A swirl of jasmine, peach, and orange blossom complements the caramel to create a mouth-watering gourmand fragrance that’s not overpoweringly sweet. *Chefs kiss*
Head to our article: Top 10 Fruity Perfumes for more fragrances that smell (almost) good enough to eat!
Viktor Rolf
Bonbon
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £92.00
6. I WANT CHOO FOREVER BY JIMMY CHOO
The intoxicating I Want Choo Forever by Jimmy Choo harnesses a special blend of bold and addictive ingredients to satisfy the sweetest tooth without being too sickly. Celebrating energy and intensity, this chypre ambery gourmand fragrance draws upon delicious notes of creamy vanilla, powerful rose, spicy pink peppercorn and potent black cherry liquor, capturing a playful spirit you’ll want to wear ALL the time.
Jimmy Choo
I Want Choo Forever
Eau de Parfum Spray
40ML – £51.00
7. LA BELLE BY JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
At a single glance, the exposed curves of Jean Paul Gaultier’s bottle is enough to know that La Belle Eau de Parfum isn’t your average perfume. Juicy pear and smooth tonka beans are the stars of this amber gourmand show, giving this fragrance a delicious creamy aroma that smells almost good enough to eat (best not to, though!).
Jean Paul Gaultier
La Belle
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £63.00
8. BURBERRY HER BY BURBERRY
Not all gourmand perfumes are created with chocolate or caramel notes, as Burberry Her so beautifully demonstrates. This fresh and exciting gourmand scent blends vibrant crushed berries and fragrant floral notes with a warm, rounded base of vanilla and musk. As you’d expect from Burberry, it’s effortlessly stylish and has real ‘pretty perfume’ vibes.
Burberry
Burberry Her
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £68.00
9. SCANDAL BY JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
Scandal Pour Homme is a hard-hitting gourmand fragrance that packs an intoxicating punch. The sweetness of the creamy caramel and vanilla notes is contrasted by the earthy, energising properties of clary sage and vetiver, giving this amber woody fragrance enough power to knock out the senses.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Pour Homme
Eau de Toilette Refillable Spray
50ML – £70.00
10. Hypnotic Poison by Dior
The legendary forbidden fruit lives on in this bold and iconic perfume. Almond notes take centre stage with every spritz of Hypnotic Poison. Sensuous vanilla and musk melt into the almond and sambac jasmine to create a compelling, sweet scent with a slightly bitter edge.
DIOR
Hypnotic Poison
UNKNOWN for her
50ML – £82.00
DIOR
Hypnotic Poison
UNKNOWN for her
30ML – £66.00
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About Lorna
Copywriter
Lorna is a Freelance Copywriter with a passion for fragrance, beauty and skincare, sustainability and outdoor adventure sports. She famously quit her office job to spend more time with her cat and counts her favourite perfumes as Mugler Alien and Ralph by Ralph Lauren.
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