Can the way we experience a scent go beyond smell? Absolutely. Sweet and gourmand perfumes spread a feeling of comfort, can bring back happy memories and can even whet your appetite. In no time, ingredients like vanilla, chocolate and caramel have become essentials of modern perfumery.
If sweet scents are your thing, our sweet perfumes collection brings together every fragrance with caramel, sugar and vanilla.
If you want to understand exactly what a gourmand perfume is and which notes define it, read our guide to gourmand perfumes; and if you prefer something less sweet, take a look at these sophisticated gourmand perfumes that aren’t cloying.
What are sweet gourmand perfumes?
Gourmands are fragrances built around food and desserts. They first appeared in the 90s and have kept growing in popularity ever since. Their signature notes are:
- Vanilla: warm, silky, a natural aphrodisiac
- Chocolate/cocoa: intense, sensual, indulgent
- Caramel: sweet, sticky, addictive
- Praline/almond: soft, creamy, enveloping
- Coffee/tonka: slightly bitter, sophisticated
The best sweet perfumes for women
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A true ode to sweet perfumes: its floral and fruity notes of honeyed peach and freesia create something delicate yet powerful. The cherry on top is its heart note of cocoa. It offers the intensity and mystery so many women look for.
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A nod to one of the most famous desserts in Paris. Built on iris, tonka bean, vanilla notes and patchouli, it captures sensuality, femininity and modernity. One of the most delicious EDPs in our range.
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Sweet caramelised notes with African orange flower, juicy wild berries, mandarin and a touch of vanilla, caramel and praline. A very intense fruity floral fragrance, perfect for daytime, spring and summer.
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Mouth-watering, sweet and very powerful. One of the sweetest women's perfumes on the market, with a reputation that goes back many years. A classic that never disappoints.
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The sweetest, most sensual coffee fragrance in our range. Tuberose, toasted tonka and sambac jasmine notes complete it. Perfect for the most mysterious late-night dates.
The best sweet perfumes for men
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A masculine scent full of sweetness that oozes sensuality. It blends notes of pineapple, melon, vanilla and cinnamon, among others. Fresh and intense, for strong, self-assured men.
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Spicy, woody notes with an enveloping sweet touch that leaves its mark. For men who want to be the centre of attention: a powerful cocktail of virility and sensuality.
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Made for nightlife. A woody oriental with an accord of musk, amber, vanilla and leather that awakens every sense. For bold young men eager for new experiences.
Explore the full collection of sweet and vanilla perfumes.
FAQs about sweet perfumes
Which season suits sweet perfumes best?
Gourmands work especially well in autumn and winter: the cold tones down their sweetness and body heat lifts them beautifully. In summer they can feel heavy; light fruity scents are a better choice in the hotter months.
Are sweet perfumes only for women?
No. There's a whole category of men's gourmands that pair sweetness with spicy, woody or leathery notes. Caramel, vanilla and amber also work really well in men's fragrances.
Do gourmand perfumes last long?
Generally, yes. Vanilla, amber and musk notes (common in gourmands) are especially long-lasting on the skin. A well-made sweet EDP can last 8-12 hours.
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