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Gourmand fragrances smell edible: vanilla, coffee, caramel, praline, chocolate. The style took off in the 1990s and is now one of the most popular in the world, especially for evenings and cold weather.

These are the gourmand fragrances in our catalog, for women and for men.

How we picked. We took every fragrance in our catalog in the gourmand family and ordered them by how long they last and how many occasions they cover. The list shows up to 10. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

  1. La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
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    Lancôme

    La Vie Est Belle

    $140 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    Iris and praline in a crystal smile. A sweet, enveloping floral gourmand with a trail that leaves a mark.

    Key notes:
    Blackcurrant, Pear, Iris, Praline, Vanilla
    Style:
    Romantic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
  2. Hypnotic Poison by Dior
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    Dior

    Hypnotic Poison

    $135 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Women · Amber

    Bitter almond and vanilla with a creamy, almost edible warmth. A sultry classic for cold evenings.

    Key notes:
    Apricot, Plum, Tuberose, Vanilla, Almond
    Style:
    Seductive, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  3. Sì by Giorgio Armani
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    Giorgio Armani

    Sì

    $145 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Chypre

    Blackcurrant nectar, rose and vanilla over a modern chypre. Elegant, intense and full of character.

    Key notes:
    Blackcurrant, Rose, Vanilla, Patchouli
    Style:
    Elegant, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  4. A*Men by Mugler
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    Mugler

    A*Men

    $100 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Gourmand

    Coffee, caramel and tar: the first masculine gourmand. Bold, dark and with a personality that divides opinion.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Mint, Coffee, Caramel, Vanilla
    Style:
    Mysterious, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
  5. Ultra Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
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    Jean Paul Gaultier

    Ultra Male

    $110 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Amber

    Juicy pear and black vanilla with cinnamon. A very sweet, very loud party scent.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Lavender, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Amber
    Style:
    Seductive, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
  6. Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
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    Yves Saint Laurent

    Black Opium

    $130 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    Black coffee, vanilla and white flowers: a shot of night-time adrenaline, sweet and addictive.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Pink pepper, Coffee, Vanilla, Patchouli
    Style:
    Seductive, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  7. Eros by Versace
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    Versace

    Eros

    $80 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère

    Icy mint and sweet vanilla in a nightclub fougère. Youthful, magnetic and with spectacular projection.

    Key notes:
    Mint, Green apple, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Vetiver
    Style:
    Seductive, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
  8. Her by Burberry
    8

    Burberry

    Her

    $130 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    A burst of red berries over musk and amber. The spirit of London: sweet, cheerful and modern.

    Key notes:
    Strawberry, Raspberry, Violet, Musk, Vanilla
    Style:
    Romantic, Urban, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  9. Replica By the Fireplace by Maison Margiela
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    Maison Margiela

    Replica By the Fireplace

    $165 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Unisex · Woody

    Roasted chestnuts, smoky wood and vanilla. A winter evening by the fire, bottled.

    Key notes:
    Pink pepper, Orange blossom, Chestnut, Vanilla, Peru balsam
    Style:
    Cozy, Natural
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  10. Replica Jazz Club by Maison Margiela
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    Maison Margiela

    Replica Jazz Club

    $155 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Amber

    Leather armchairs, aged rum and tobacco smoke in a Brooklyn jazz club. Warm, intimate and very comfortable.

    Key notes:
    Pink pepper, Neroli, Rum, Tobacco, Vanilla
    Style:
    Cozy, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate

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Frequently asked questions

What is a gourmand fragrance?

A fragrance built around notes that smell like food, mainly sweet ones: vanilla, caramel, coffee, chocolate, honey or praline.

Are gourmand fragrances too sweet for men?

Not necessarily. Men’s gourmands usually balance the sweetness with coffee, lavender, patchouli or woods.

When should I wear a gourmand?

In fall and winter and at night. Sweet fragrances project strongly, so use them sparingly in hot weather and closed rooms.

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