Gourmand perfumes are among the most popular fragrance categories because they are sweet treats for the nose. These decadent and dessert-like perfumes smell nearly edible and bring us comfort with their warmth, deliciousness and effortless wearability.
Looking for more flavor in your life? Read on to choose a gourmand perfume that suits your style and smells great:
Top Gourmand Perfumes for Women
1.Thierry Mugler Angel
Thierry Mugler Angel is often seen as the first popularized gourmand perfume in the modern era since its debut in 1992 and is one for the best selling perfumes ever. Adored and worn by women of all ages, Thierry Mugler Angel did something no other perfume at that time had done: it united the fruity floral and the oriental gourmand into something utterly unique.
Angel captures and combines pieces of sweet innocence and blends it with heady floral notes and glazes it with a delicious sweetness that makes a statement. This has gone on to become Thierry Mugler’s most popular scent. Wear this and you are no Angel… the perfect perfume for evening and cooler weather.
Recommended related fragrances: Angel Nova, Angel Eau Sucree. Angel Innocent
Explore the guide to the Best Perfumes by Thierry Mugler for more.
2.Guerlain Shalimar
Guerlain’s Shalimar was created for a 1925 exhibition in Paris by Jacques Guerlain. This iconic gourmand perfume was a tribute to the Taj Mahal in India and is distinctively vanilla supported by notes of bergamot, lemon, mandarin, rose, jasmine, orris, vetiver, heliotrope, opoponax, civet, Peru of balsam, benzoin, tonka bean, and sandalwood. It took the world by storm and even today it is commonly considered one of the best fragrances of all time. Shalimar is a gourmand fantasy worn by women of all ages and has excellent longevity.
Recommended related fragrances: Mon Guerlain, La Petite Robe Noire, Shalimar Souffle de Lumiere
3. Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy
You’ll lick your lips wearing Sweet Like Candy. It is one of the most well-known Ariana Grande perfumes, with blackberry and bergamot giving way to luscious vanilla and fresh white florals. Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy is a yummy treat without the calories.
Recommended related fragrances: Ari Perfume, Ariana Grande Moonlight
4. Pink Sugar Sensual by Aquolina
Pink Sugar Sensual is a sweet and sexy gourmand perfume that won’t break your budget. Its cotton candy, vanilla, burnt sugar and caramel notes are offset by a touch of spice and woods making it the naughty, richer and deeper version than the original Pink Sugar, and a great popular treat that you spray but want to eat.
Recommended related fragrances: Gold Sugar, Fashion Vanilla Stars
5. Viktor & Rolf Bon Bon
Bon Bon is a floral fruity perfume with an emphasis on gourmand presented in a bow shaped bottle. The fragrance opens with a BIG blast of caramel which runs through the entire perfume. At first spitz your mouth will water as the creamy candy engulfs your senses. This scented confection also includes notes of mandarin, orange, peach, jasmine, orange blossom, gaiac wood, cedar wood, sandalwood and amber. Bon Bon is youthful and flirty and a great perfume for every day.
Recommended related fragrances: Flowerbomb Bloom Bon-Bon Couture, Flowerbomb
6. Prada Candy
Candy was created by Daniela Andrier and is among the world’s bestselling gourmand perfumes. With its golden caramel halo and heave usage of benzoin, Prada Candy is soft and sensual, and its golden aura is wrapped around a flirty core of vanilla, musks, honey and caramel. The Prada name is playfully colored gold on a pink label that encircles the chic bottle.
Recommended Related Fragrances: Prada Candy Kiss Prada Candy Sugar Pop, Prada Candy Night
7. Montale Chocolate Greedy
Montale Chocolate Greedy is one of the most talked about gourmand perfumes because it smells so terrific… like ultra-rich chocolate velvet cake in liquid form. Montale Chocolate Greedy begins with rich vanilla, and a bitter orange that balances then the scent of cocoa from cacao drizzled over a fruity berry cocktail. Delectable, delicious and delightful, Montale Chocolate Greedy is a warm, cozy gourmand perfume well suited for women and men especially in the winter months.
Recommended related fragrances: Montale Sweet Vanilla, Montale Vanilla Cake, Montale Intense Cafe
8. Coty Vanilla Fields
This was one of the first sweet vanilla gourmand fragrances on the market and is still a real crowd pleaser. It is warm and fresh, with powdery floral accents. There are hints of coconut, amber, tonka bean, vanilla and jasmine which rest on a base of soft clean musk. It is a carefree, easy to wear feminine fragrance that evokes a warm and fresh feeling.
Recommended related fragrances: Coty Sand & Sable Coty Exclamation, Coty Vanilla Musk
9. Hermes l’Ambre Des Merveilles
L’Ambre Des Merveilles by Hermes is a striking gourmand fragrance with a gentle sweet scent composed by renowned perfumer Jean Claude Ellena who uses amber and vanilla with orange peel and apricot. It is a perfect feel-good scent, and if you wear perfume to work, it is quiet enough not to offend while still being present and cozy. Try this fragrance in the autumn and when the weather is cooler.
Recommended related fragrances: Hermes Un Jardin Sur La Nil, Hermes Twilly,Jour d’Hermes
10. Black Phantom Memento Mori
From the luxury house of By Kilian, Black Phantom Memento Mori is a multi-faceted dark chocolate gourmand perfume. Notes of chocolate, caramel, and coffee combine creating a complex and sweet perfume that has hints of boozy rum and powdery almond that has a fantastic creamy, dreamy sandalwood base. The ultimate in indulgence, this chocolate perfume is long lasting and is for men and women who want to stand out from others. Long lasting with a strong trail, Black Phantom Memento Mori is best for evening and cooler weather.
Recommended Related Fragrances From the Brand: Good Girl Gone Bad, Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy, Kilian Intoxicated
11. Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom and Honey
Nectarine Blossom & Honey is a gourmand perfume from the luxury British brand and was inspired by the delicious taste of peach sorbet. Delightful fresh and fruity notes of clementine, peach, nectarine, blackcurrant and plum are intensified by a drizzle of honey. There is a bit of warmth in the dry down of lightly musky-woods. This gourmand perfume is not overly sweet and is understated, staying close to the skin. Wear this any time you want to feel like you are walking in an English summer garden even in the cold of winter.
Recommended related fragrances: Jo Malone English Pear& Freesia, Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin, Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay
Best Gourmand Perfumes – In Conclusion
Gourmand perfumes are sweet, rich and smell delicious. They can be comfy and cozy, plush and lush, casual or elegant. Gourmand perfumes are perfect for all occasions and all seasons. Whether you are looking for a gift for a special lady or want a new signature scent, gourmand perfumes are always a great choice.
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Chris Szaz, a native of North Carolina has been obsessed with fragrance since an early age. Chris is a free-lance writer, former beauty and fragrance editor for top New York online magazines, a web designer and a front-line worker. Lots of people like perfume, but Chris really loves it; for the memories it evokes, its transportive powers and the stories it tells on the skin.
