The best gourmand fragrances for women are a delight for the senses, bringing together gorgeous scents that are almost good enough to eat. The result is a delicious scent that is often heady and intoxicating, awakening all of our senses at the same time.
Gourmand perfumes blend notes such as vanilla, caramel, chocolate and even berries with florals and woods. The effect can be intoxicating as delicious flavours, and beautiful aromas combine to cast their magic.
- Top 10 Gourmand Fragrances for Women
- 1. GUERLAIN La Petite Robe Noir Intense “So Frenchy” Eau de Parfum
- 2. MARC JACOBS Daisy Love Eau So Sweet Petals Eau de Toilette
- 3. JUICY COUTURE Viva La Juicy Pink Couture Eau de Parfum
- 4. YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Opium Floral Shock Eau de Parfum
- 5. GIVENCHY Live Irresistible Delicieuse Eau de Parfum
- 6. AMOUAGE Love Tuberose Eau de Parfum
- 7. THIERRY MUGLER Angel Eau Croisière Eau de Toilette
- 8. DIOR Feve Deliciouse Eau de Parfum
- 9. VICTOR & ROLF Bonbon Pastel Eau de Toilette
- 10. LANCOME La Nuit Tresor Eau de Parfum
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
Top 10 Gourmand Fragrances for Women
The best gourmand fragrances for women combine incredibly delicious notes for a mouth-wateringly seductive experience. Here are 10 to consider.
1. GUERLAIN La Petite Robe Noir Intense “So Frenchy” Eau de Parfum
Review
This new perfume from Guerlain arrived on our shelves in 2020 thanks to Guerlain perfumer Thierry Wasser. La Petite Robe Noir Intense “So Frenchy” Eau de Parfum is a rich, sweet and warm fragrance.
With top notes of bergamot and cotton candy, this fragrance is bursting with the vigour of youth. The gentle bouquet of dark fruits in blueberry, cassis and raspberry is just as arresting. Heart notes give a blast of citrus in orange blossom, combined with feminine florals from Bulgarian rose and jasmine.
After dry-down, warming heart notes of patchouli, white musk and sandalwood create an enveloping sweetness with a hint of spice. A touch of delicious vanilla lingers playfully to keep our senses whirling.
The sweet, floral sillage and projection are intense, leaving a floaty and warming trail that is incredibly long-lasting at 7+ hours, longer on fabric.
This deliciously delicate and ambrosial fragrance is best suited to cold weather due to its enveloping warmth. Still, its bright fruitiness and playful scent of candyfloss mean it is light enough to wear throughout the day as well as at night time. Think crisp, autumnal afternoon walks and drinking cups of hot chocolate beside a snowy window.
La Petite Robe Noir Intense “So Frenchy” is definitely a potential signature fragrance, with its delicious gourmand notes and whimsy playfulness, it is youthful and chic with a sense of glamour for all occasions.
Top Notes:
Blueberry, Candyfloss Note, Bergamot, Raspberry, Cassis
Mid Notes:
Bulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine
Base Notes:
Patchouli, White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla
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2. MARC JACOBS Daisy Love Eau So Sweet Petals Eau de Toilette
Review
This fruity, floral gourmand Daisy Love Eau So Sweet Petals Eau de Toilette is another newcomer that only arrived in 2020. A delicious creation by Alberto Morillas, it captures the spirit of romance and vibrant energy.
Top notes are clean, vibrant, and irresistibly fruity with raspberry, blackberry and fresh bergamot. The initial flush of summer fruits soon makes way for romantic heart notes of daisy and jasmine.
Upon dry-down, the unmistakable partnership of white iris and musk is enhanced by sugar reminiscent of sweet candy, with a hint of woodsy notes.
Sillage is very powerful and intense with a hit of sugary sweetness and a slightly powdery finish. If you’re looking for a long-lasting perfume, this is definitely one for you. It can last for up to 8 hours, especially if sprayed over a good quality body lotion.
The enveloping sweetness and invigorating freshness of this fragrance make it ideal for day wear. Staying power and excellent performance make it a perfect candidate to carry through to the evening. It has a rich warmth and mellow fruitiness which makes it ideal for changeable seasons like spring or autumn.
Overall, Daily Love Eau So Sweet is a beautifully rich perfume with an intense sweetness without being saccharine-sweet, and a playfully delicate hint of fruits.
Top Notes:
Blackberry, Raspberry, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Daisy, Jasmine
Base Notes:
Sugar, White Iris, Musk, Woody Notes
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3. JUICY COUTURE Viva La Juicy Pink Couture Eau de Parfum
Review
This fresh and fruity Viva La Juicy Pink Couture Eau de Parfum was launched in 2020 and is a perfect addition to any fragrance lovers collection. Its cheerful and vibrant notes are remarkably youthful.
Delicious top notes of watermelon and water lily create a light and alluring starter, deepened by a hint of cassis and quince. This is soon followed by gorgeous middle notes of light strawberry and sweet frangipani. At the same time, romantic jasmine adds a touch of summer.
The enduring note after dry-down is a lingering scent of warm vanilla mixed with a nutty praline and a hint of deep sandalwood and an extra dash of aquatic driftwood.
In terms of performance, longevity is moderate at 4+ hours, but the sillage is outstanding with a strong fruity flourish.
This is definitely a scent for summer as its cute fruitiness, and enveloping sweetness goes well with hot, hazy days and long summer evenings. It is perfect for sunny days and playful occasions like a picnic with friends or an enjoyable day out.
Perfect for the younger generation, Viva La Juicy Pink Couture by Juicy Couture oozes flirtatious warmth and femininity. Think fruity lip gloss and all things pink for a fun and girly charm.
Top Notes:
Watermelon, Water Lily, Cassis, Quince
Mid Notes:
Strawberry, Frangipani, Jasmine
Base Notes:
Vanilla, Praline, Sandalwood
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4. YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Opium Floral Shock Eau de Parfum
Review
Aptly named, Black Opium Floral Shock Eau de Parfum from Yves Saint Laurent is designed to arrest all our senses with a gourmand shock of fruit, coffee, and fresh green flowers. It is a masterpiece created by Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Nathalie Lorson, and Honorie Blanc.
The intoxicating mixture of contrasting scents creates a bold and daring blend that is at once sensuous and floral. It definitely stands out from the crowd.
Top notes are a unique combination of fruits and florals with white pear and sweet freesia following a burst of zesty citrus notes. It is a clean but enticing scent that draws you in before making way for deeper florals of gardenia, white flowers, and a sweet aroma of orange blossom.
Upon dry-down, the gourmand spirit of this perfume really comes to the fore with iced coffee combining with white musk for a modestly warm effect. Rich amberwood adds a hint of spicy depth that really makes this perfume a treat for all the senses.
Longevity is moderate, lasting around 4+ hours and longer on clothing. Sillage is reasonably good, and the variety of different fragrances work together without being too overpowering.
Black Opium Floral Shock is a remarkably versatile perfume, sensual and alluring enough to make a great companion for evening wear yet clean and light enough for daytime. Its warming notes make it ideal for colder weather, and it would be suitable for winter weddings or a romantic night out.
Overall, this perfume is one of a kind and could easily become a signature scent if you are searching for something a little different. It is sexy, sophisticated and versatile enough to suit almost any occasion.
Top Notes:
Pear, Freesia, Leon, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Gardenia, White Flowers, Orange Blossom
Base Notes:
Coffee, White Musk, Amberwood
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5. GIVENCHY Live Irresistible Delicieuse Eau de Parfum
Review
Live Irresistible Delicieuse Eau de Parfum is an uplifting fragrance that combines gourmand scents with fruity, floral accords that are highly appealing to all the senses.
Top notes are reminiscent of sweet French pastries with madeleine accord and ripe cherry for a dazzlingly startling opening. Heart notes of sweet florals with romantic rose and vibrant orange blossom at stunning.
This overwhelmingly intoxicating introduction changes direction in the dry-down with base notes of smooth caramel, bitter almond, creamy vanilla and orris root for a sensuous and intoxicating gourmand that is both vibrant and sexy.
Longevity and sillage are both excellent, with an average performance of 5+ hours, longer on clothing.
This delicious perfume is so complex and versatile; it can blend well with any occasion throughout the year. It is sweet enough for daytime wear while the heady combination of caramel and vanilla make it warming and velvety enough for a night out.
Overall, this heady and complex perfume oozes elegance and sophistication, a real feast for all the senses.
Top Notes:
Madeleine Accord, Cherry
Mid Notes:
Rose, Orange Blossom
Base Notes:
Caramel, Bitter Almond, Vanilla, Tonka bean, Orris Root
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6. AMOUAGE Love Tuberose Eau de Parfum
Review
Love Tuberose Eau de Parfum is a mesmerising fragrance that comes beautifully packaged in a floral box delicately patterned with awakening petals in classy hues of linen white and pale grey. The perfume is adorable with its sweet combination of florals and luxurious vanilla.
A romantic opening of aromatic florals including tuberose, gardenia and jasmine bloom swiftly. These stunningly feminine florals make way for heart notes of luxurious whipped cream and sweet vanilla.
After dry-down, a delicate combination of powdery sandalwood and cedar make for an evocatively elegant scent.
In terms of performance, this perfume is outstanding. Sillage is dazzling with a dewy, soft quality that is romantically poetic, and it can last for over eight hours.
Love Tuberose is delicately sweet and elegantly romantic. It would be an ideal bridal perfume and goes well with long summer days, pastel picnics, and romantic walks on a tropical beach.
Overall, Amouage Love Tuberose Eau de Parfum is a beautiful fragrance that is enticingly sweet with a delicate touch.
Top Notes:
Tuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine
Mid Notes:
Whipped Cream, Vanilla
Base Notes:
Sandalwood, Cedar
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7. THIERRY MUGLER Angel Eau Croisière Eau de Toilette
Review
Fresh from design in 2020, the exotic Angel Eau Croisière Eau de Toilette is a real show stopper. Bold yet mysterious, this Thierry Mugler scent demands respect from the first mesmerising blast.
A dazzling opening with top notes of magnolia and fig milk begins the gourmand journey, with both fragrances creating a sweet and slightly nostalgic air of tropical fruits and sunny memories.
Heart notes of smooth, creamy praline create a blanket of soothing warmth, giving way to base notes of alluring vanilla and patchouli for a more sophisticated effect after dry-down.
Longevity is moderate, as the perfume lasts for 5+ hours, but can last longer if applied correctly over a rich layer of body lotion. The sillage is impressive, partly because the combination of tropical and nostalgic scents makes it uniquely appealing and memorable.
The paradisal qualities of this perfume make it ideal for warm weather, whether relaxing in the summer sun or walking in a park surrounded by the first blooms of spring. It is playful, romantic, and slightly mystical with a slight carnival appeal.
Overall, this beautifully indulgent Thierry Mugler Angel Eau Croisière Eau de Toilette captures the spirit of romantic holidays – definitely a poem to make you feel good, wherever you may be.
Check out my article on the 6 best smelling Angel perfumes.
Top Notes:
Magnolia, Fig Milk
Mid Notes:
Praline
Base Notes:
Vanilla, Patchouli
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8. DIOR Feve Deliciouse Eau de Parfum
Review
Dior Feve Deliciouse Eau de Parfum is a unisex gourmand scent that is warm, sweet, and slightly spicy, created in 2015 by Francois Demachy. Richly indulgent and decadently luxurious, this is a dazzling perfume with a mesmerising scent that oozes class with a touch of Caribbean flair.
Powerful top notes of lavender, mint, and bergamot combine to create a sensual treat reminiscent of fresh autumn mornings as the air becomes crisp.
Deliciously fruity and floral heart notes quickly come to the fore with sour cherry, adding a mouth-watering fragrance you can almost taste. These notes dance harmoniously on a background of subtle florals in jasmine and freesia.
This gently alluring introduction is soon underpinned by the decadent base notes of intoxicating tonka bean, gentle vanilla, gourmand cacao pod, warm caramel, nutty praline and hints of benzoin, sandalwood, leather and cedar.
This is a high-performing fragrance, as both sillage and longevity are incredible. It can last up to 8 hours, if not more.
The dazzlingly rich combination of scents makes this a fragrance for cold weather. Think sipping hot chocolate at a Christmas market or watching fireworks on a cold, clear night. It can be worn during both day and night and makes an ideal fragrance for a full-day occasion, where a late lunch turns into an evening out.
Overall, Feve Deliciouse Eau de Parfum by Dior is especially good when the weather is colder when the slightly spicy, slightly sweet combination is both appealing and reassuring.
Top Notes:
Lavender, Mint, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Sour Cherry, Jasmine, Freesia
Base Notes
Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cacao Pod, Caramel, Praline, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Milk Note, Leather, Cedar
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9. VICTOR & ROLF Bonbon Pastel Eau de Toilette
Review
As a gourmand fragrance, Bonbon Pastel Eau de Toilette is decisively zesty and full of life. It is fresh and vibrant, loaded with energy and passion.
Citrus top notes of bergamot and mandarin orange create a clean boost of vitality, with a touch of cardamom adding a warmth that deepens the tone with a touch of spice. Once this inviting introduction begins to wear off, beautiful sea notes take to the stage, transporting us to the nautical scenes like a harbour at moonlight.
The citrus swiftly returns with indulgent neroli and orange blossom, that whisk us away to Mediterranean fruit orchards. After dry-down, the gourmand really steps up with sweet caramel enhanced by velvety amber and powdery musk, followed by a hint of sandalwood.
Longevity and sillage of Bonbon Pastel are moderate to good, and you can expect the perfume to last for at least 4+ hours.
The combination of exhilarating citrus and indulgent caramel creates a combination of warmth and light. Such a fragrance makes you think of summer days and balmy evenings with the odd sea breeze or gentle breath. It can be worn all year round but works particularly well in the daytime and in warmer weather.
To summarise, Bonbon Pastel Eau de Toilette by Viktor & Rolf is whimsical and floaty, appealing to young and old for its understated vitality and comfortingly sweet warmth.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom
Mid Notes:
Sea Notes, Neroli, Orange Blossom
Base Notes:
Caramel, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood
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10. LANCOME La Nuit Tresor Eau de Parfum
Review
A deeply sensual and evocative feast for the senses, La Nuit Tresor Eau de Parfum, ignites passion and desire. Launched in 2015, it is a sweet and intoxicating fragrance that combines oriental florals with vibrant fruits.
Top notes of delicate pear and tangerine are enriched by zesty bergamot for a playful opening of vitality, like the first blossoming of gentle love. This quickly gives way to a sensuous blast of romantic orchid laced with sweet strawberry and enticing rose with a hint of delicious passionfruit.
Upon dry-down, the fragrance alters slightly to become stronger and more intoxicating with gourmand praline, velvety caramel and litchi followed by a lingering scent of warm vanilla and mesmerising incense with a note of coffee and a touch of liquorice. There are also hints of coumarin and papyrus.
This powerful and intoxicating scent is an excellent performer. Lasts up to 8 hours with excellent sillage and projection that leaves a feverish trail of warm salted honey that is alluring and romantic.
Lancome La Nuit Tresor is an all-consuming and delicious fragrance best suited to cold winter evenings and romantic date nights filled with love. It is so alluring and memorable that it makes an ideal signature perfume.
Overall, this aptly named gourmand fragrance is genuinely one to treasure, with a complex blend of aromatic and intoxicating fragrances that it stimulates all the senses at once.
Check out my article on more of the La Nuit Trésor collection.
Top Notes:
Pear, Tangerine, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Orchid, Strawberry, Rose, Passionfruit
Base Notes:
Praline, Caramel, Litchi, Vanilla, Incense, Coffee, Liquorice, Coumarin, Papyrus
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Conclusion
When seeking a perfume that will be both memorable and opulent, a gourmand fragrance is undoubtedly the way to go. Whether you prefer romantic, sweet candy or alluring, spicy depth, the best gourmand fragrance for women offer a delicious and tempting experience.
By appealing to all the senses at once, gourmand perfumes can be remarkably alluring and stimulating in every way. Also, check out our review of the best Prada Candy perfumes to fall in love with.
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