A gourmand perfume smells good enough to eat. Its heart is built on edible notes such as vanilla, tonka bean, caramel, praline or brown sugar, usually grounded with amber, musk or woods so it reads as a perfume and not a dessert.
The key gourmand notes
| Note | What it smells like |
|---|---|
| Vanilla | creamy, sweet, warm – the backbone of most gourmands |
| Tonka bean | almond, hay, a hint of caramel and tobacco |
| Brown sugar / caramel | toasted sweetness, rounder than plain sugar |
| Praline | nutty, roasted, slightly buttery |
| Amber | resinous warmth that makes sweet notes last |
| Cinnamon / cardamom | spice that keeps sweetness from getting flat |
Dark vs. bright gourmands
Dark gourmands pair sweetness with patchouli, musk, amber or woods. They feel moody and evening-ready. Bright gourmands mix sweet notes with fruit or citrus and feel lighter and more playful.
How to wear a gourmand
- Season: autumn and winter suit them best – cold air keeps sweetness from feeling heavy.
- Dose: start with two sprays; gourmands project more than you expect.
- Who: gourmands are among the most unisex fragrance families.
Gourmand and warm scents from 9AM
- Noir Eclipse – our dark gourmand: vanilla orchid on top, tonka bean and brown sugar in the heart, musk, amber and patchouli in the base.
- Crimson Eclat – a spiced, woody take: cinnamon and cardamom, vanilla and elemi, then amber, guaiac wood and praline.
- Ember Royal – a fruity-sweet gourmand: saffron and raspberry over a soft vanilla base.
All three are 50 ml Eau de Parfum with 30% fragrance oil. Noir Eclipse and Crimson Eclat also come together in The Signature Trio.