I gourmand perfumes they are among the most popular in modern perfumery and their success seems unstoppable. The reason is quite simple: who doesn't like going into a pastry shop and being assailed by the exquisite scents of sweets, creams, cocoa, coffee and everything that can be included in the definition of "gluttony"? The French term "gourmand", in fact, can be translated into Italian with "ghiotto" and "gluttonous" and is perfect to describe those fragrances that are not afraid to show off their cheeky and overflowing mix of easily satisfying and extremely pleasant, cuddly, buttery and sugary. This type of perfume is usually considered more similar to the female world but, as we often repeat, there are no fixed and universal rules regarding tastes and results on the skin and anyone can find their ideal fragrance within any olfactory family regardless of the own kind.
Gourmand perfumes: the triumph of vanilla (but not only!)
At the base of many gourmand perfumes there is always her, vanilla, the eternal queen of greedy olfactory notes. "Vanilla perfume" is often synonymous with gourmand perfume and this definition is used abundantly in the world of artistic perfumery as a valid alternative to the French one. Vanilla (the real one, not the synthetic one!) is a very precious raw material and present on the market in many varieties, depending on the geographical area of production. Many people automatically associate its scents with the characteristic "smell of sweets" and it is effectively impossible not to think of something tasty, satisfying and comforting while smelling the unmistakable aroma of this spice.
Coffee, milk and cocoa are equally popular raw materials in the composition of gourmand perfumes and they don't require special presentations, because they delight the palates and hearts of millions, indeed, billions of people every day. Subsequently, some perfume houses also masterfully use notes of honey, praline, caramel, cream, red fruits, hazelnut and almond to enrich their "olfactory pastry" with delicious and irresistible nuances.
We have selected five truly interesting and particular gourmand artistic fragrances:
1. Vanilla² of Maison Tahité
A gourmand bomb without brakes. Vanilla², that is vanilla "squared", is exactly what its name indicates: a soft, creamy and touching dessert of pure vanilla to which it is impossible to say no. Maison Tahité is an Italian brand entirely focused on the gourmand olfactory family and its creations have nothing to envy to the best-known international gourmand fragrances. In Vanilla² the top, heart and base notes always express a perfect vanilla, combined with praline and powdery notes. It is difficult to find a niche perfume more similar to an exquisite cupcake than this: in a hypothetical dictionary dedicated to olfactory families, Vanilla² it would be cited as a “gourmand perfume by definition”.
2. Coco Figue by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
Coco Figue it looks like a fresh and very fragrant coconut cake, garnished with succulent figs: who could ever refuse such a dessert? In this precious artistic fragrance there is a mix of delicacies that continuously releases notes of coconut and fig, enriched with milk, tonka bean and sugar. A cocktail with these ingredients would be a sensation in any trendy establishment Coco Figue it is exactly this: an olfactory cocktail of the highest level, balanced, seductive, fresh but at the same time full-bodied and pulpy. Perfect for those looking for a gourmand scent with a unique and instantly recognizable exotic and fruity side.
3. Chocolate Greedy by Montale
Impossible to speak of gourmand perfumes without mentioning Pierre Montale, the most famous nose in niche perfumery. His Intense Café and Arabians Tonka are stable among the best sellers of artistic perfumery and the brand Montale it is increasingly known and appreciated in every corner of the world. Chocolate Greedy it is one of the most gourmand unisex fragrances of his extensive collection (always full of perfumes centered on oud and vanilla) and evokes the scent given off by a freshly baked chocolate cake. The notes of cocoa cream, vanilla, coffee beans and bitter orange leave no way out: if you spray the perfume and close your eyes, it truly seems to be in a pastry shop overflowing with exquisite sweets, ready to be enjoyed together with a warm and comfortable herbal tea. Those who love gourmand fragrances cannot fail to rejoice in front of this little olfactory masterpiece!
4. Vainglory of Laboratorio Olfattivo
Conceit is a fragrance that bears the signature of Dominique Ropion, one of the best known and most active contemporary master perfumers. It's unisex, but it works really well on men's skin (trying is believing). The olfactory notes are varied and decidedly interesting and include saffron essential oil, tonka bean absolute, pineapple, incense and a powerful vanilla bean extract. The result is exquisite: the vanilla is sensual and dry, made unique and original by the embrace of incense. Between gourmand perfumes, Conceit it is certainly not one of the most immediate, sugary and overflowing, but the sweet and greedy component is always present and easy to identify. Perfect for those looking for an elegant, atypical and somewhat mysterious gourmand fragrance, suitable for any context and any season.
5. The Dance of Dragonflies by Nobile 1942
This precious fragrance represents the greatest success of Nobile 1942 and it's not difficult to understand why: it's a special niche perfume, one that works almost by magic. The Dance of the Dragonflies was born "to offer a feeling of pampering even during the most difficult days" and definitely keeps this ambitious promise. The heart consists of a perfect combination of cinnamon and cocoa, which fades into base notes of vanilla, cedar wood and musk. Unlike markedly buttery fragrances such as those of Maison Tahité, The Dance of the Dragonflies it is more airy and fresh, almost energizing and invigorating. The ideal niche perfume for those who want to indulge in a sweet and fruity treat, without adding too much weight.
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