When perfume becomes... «edible».»

There are perfumes that smell of flowers. Others smell of leather, wood, incense or the sea. And then there are those that smell of dessert. Like a snack. Like freshly baked bread or the first spoonful of vanilla cream.

This is called perfume gourmand, This is nothing new, but it is one of the styles that has evolved the most in recent years. Today, we tell you what is a gourmand perfume, why it's so addictive... and what are some of the best gourmand perfumes that you can try right now.

The origin of the gourmand perfume: more than just sweet

The word gourmand comes from French and refers to someone who enjoys good food. In perfumery, it is used to describe fragrances incorporating edible chordsChocolate, vanilla, almond, caramel, cream, milk, coffee, biscuit... and yes, even toast.

These perfumes do not literally imitate the smell of the food, but rather the smell of the food. elegantly reinterpret. Instead of smelling of pastries, a good gourmand smells of sophisticated pleasure. Like a dessert served in a crystal glass.

What makes a perfume gourmand (and not just sweet)?

There is a key difference: not every sweet perfume is gourmand. A floral perfume with vanilla might be sweet, but if there is no obvious edible chords, is not considered to be gourmand.

True gourmand perfumes usually contain notes such as:

• Caramel, toffee or burnt sugar
• Cream, milk, cream
• Chocolate or cocoa
• Nuts (almond, hazelnut)
• Vanilla in high concentration
• Bread, biscuits, raw dough

And even better: when they are well made, these perfumes not only whet the appetite, they also excite.

When to wear a gourmand perfume (and when not to)

The gourmand perfumes work best when:

• You want a fragrance comfortable and addictive
• You are looking for something warm, enveloping and sensual
• You will use it at night, in autumn/winter, or indoors.
• You need a perfume that speaks of pleasure, not discretion.

In summer or extreme heat, it's best to opt for a gentler gourmand or apply sparingly. Because even if they smell delicious, they are still intense perfumes.

The best gourmand perfumes you can smell right now

At Papaduk, we don't talk about sweets. We're talking about perfumes that taste like something without being food. And these three are the perfect example:

Le Gourmand - Jousset Parfums

Toast with salted butter, biscuit dough and hazelnut cocoa cream. Le Gourmand is literally like smelling toast with Nutella. It's not a perfume, it's a mix of sweetness and creaminess. The most gourmand perfume ever created. And we are not exaggerating.

Italica - Casamorati

Warm milk, almond, bourbon vanilla and melted toffee. Italica It smells like the embrace of an Italian grandmother who offers you amaretti before asking how you are. Warm, intense, retro and elegant.

Bianco Latte - Giardini di Toscana

Caramel, honey, vanilla and a background of white musk that makes it almost ethereal. Bianco Latte is the kind of perfume that melts into the skin like a warm cream. Addictive, luminous, enveloping. Ideal for those who are looking for something sweet, but with texture and sensuality.

Gourmand perfumes don't ask for permission. They come, they envelop... and they stay.

Now that you know what is a gourmand perfume, you might understand why they're all the rage. Because they don't just smell good: make you feel good. They are indulgent, involving, emotional. And when they're well constructed, there's no sweetness that can beat them. If you're tempted by the idea of smelling like dessert (without being cloying), these three perfumes are a great place to start. And if you're still not quite convinced, you know: try them first. At Papaduk there's always a sample ready to change your day.