The 10 Most Delicious Gourmand Perfumes, According to Editors

Unlike the traditional vanilla scent, this scent has tipped everything we know about vanilla on its head. Created from a base note of Madagascar vanilla beans, which sets the tone for a sweet and complex undertone, while the tops and middle of plum, musk, cashmere woods and freesia give it texture and something unfamiliar that you wouldn’t associate with vanilla scent, creating the most gorgeous vanilla fragrance full of character.

Of this opulent scent created as an ode to David Bowie and the city of Berlin, founder Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren says, “A tribute to David Bowie: the more I read about him, the more I felt the warm and gentle person that he was behind the persona.” A captivating, grand and imaginative scent that arouses a sense of creativity and airiness. A charming pairing of blueberry, lemon and green wild orris, on a rich base of vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver.

This is a subtle, refined and seasoned gourmand. Philosykos was developed as an ode to the fig tree: the green freshness of the leaves, the milky flavour of the figs and the earthiness of the bark. Notes of fig leaves, tree sap and wood and black pepper create a harmonious, fresh scent. The subtle sweetness of the coconut note brings it together and very much alive. Every spritz is a magical olfactory journey to the beautiful landscape of the Greek Islands. 

Playful, sweet and absolutely addictive, this scent totally caught me off guard. An alluring and appetising combination of wild strawberry, apple juice and pomegranate on a base of grounding marshmallow, musk and sandalwood. It illustrates perfectly that gourmand scents are not just a combination of sickly sweet notes. It's light, edgy and completely gourmand.

A true gourmand scent, enter heavenly dessert paradise. This is, quite simply, a sweet tooth's idea of the perfect scent. Gloriously sweet from the opening spritz, it has scrumptious and nutty top notes of warm pistachio and almond on a rich base of jasmine petals, sandalwood and salted caramel accords. Designed to transport you to the luscious coast of Rio on the a beautiful hot summer's day. 

A mature and elegant take on the classic gourmand scent, an intricate sweet and woody fragrance for even the most sophisticated nose. A silky-smooth milky concoction that is good enough to eat. The notes of almond, musk and vanilla work so harmoniously together. As good as a cup of the most luxuriously warm almond-flavoured hot chocolate, one of my favourite winter scents.

Kilian Angels' Share is all about the cognac, inspired by the founder's heritage as heir to a long line of cognac makers. It's decadent, sophisticated and smooth. Even the Art Deco bottle is intentionally designed to mimic that of a cognac bottle. It kicks off strong, with opening notes of cognac oil, oak absolute cinnamon essence and tonka beans that gradually develop to leave you with the most delicious aroma of sandalwood, praline and vanilla. It reminds me so much of a warm, mouthwatering cinnamon pie.

A true indulgence, a sweet feast, a mouthwatering sensation of creamy almond notes, for a milky sweetness, and spicy warm vanilla base note. The spice and warmth come from the sandalwood and benzoin notes. The scent was inspired the humble vanilla pod. Created in France, the brand’s mission is to bring genderless and sustainable fragrances that inspire.

Transport yourself to the beautiful Italian Mediterranean with one spritz. The crisp, fresh notes of Sicilian orange, mandarin and lemon sit on a bed of intense aromatic cardamom and a hint of soft and delectable caramel and sensual musk to capture the essence of a romantic, relaxing, gloriously sunny and luminous Italian getaway.

A personal favourite, this scent has only very recently come into my possession but has quickly become a favourite. Not your typical gourmand perfume, nonetheless a gorgeous treat. Imagine a sweet and tantalising fruit salad. It strikes the perfect balance of sweet and fruity, with notes of orange flower, jasmine, Madagascan mandarin and black pepper and a sweet kick with notes of coconut and vanilla. So yummy.