Best gourmand perfumes for women
Gourmand fragrances smell good enough to eat: vanilla, caramel, chocolate, coffee, honey, almond and cherry, often over a warm amber or woody base. Below are the 20 best-rated picks for women (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Guerlain
Mon Guerlain Sensuelle
Vanilla, Amber, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse Intense -
#2
Xerjoff
XJ 1861 Naxos
Sweet, Vanilla, Honey
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances 1981X -
#3
Parfums de Marly
Carlisle
Vanilla, Patchouli, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Perlador Borouj +4 more -
#4
Guerlain
Vanille Planifolia
Vanilla, Amber, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Hekayat Attar Vannifolia +1 more -
#5
Guerlain
Spiritueuse Double Vanille
Vanilla, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Vanilla so sweet +1 more -
#6
Jean Paul Gaultier
Classique Essence de Parfum
Vanilla, White Floral, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Posh Omega -
#7
Mancera
Amore Caffe
Sweet, Vanilla, Coffee
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Cafe N�Cream +2 more -
#8
Kayali
Yum Boujee Marshmallow 81
Sweet, Vanilla, Fruity
Cheaper alternative: Armaf Odyssey Marshmallow +3 more -
#9
Xerjoff
Casamorati 1888 Lira
Vanilla, Caramel, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Regalità +2 more -
#10
Victoria's Secret
Dark Angel
Sweet, Caramel, Tropical
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Paris's Secret Black Angel -
#11
Bond No. 9
New York Nights
Caramel, Warm Spicy, Coffee
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Luxe Nightlife -
#12
Dior
Feve Delicieuse
Sweet, Vanilla, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Frenetic Delicieuse +2 more -
#13
Montale
Arabians Tonka
Sweet, Vanilla, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Noir de Arabie +1 more -
#14
Victoria's Secret
Scandalous
Sweet, Fruity, Floral
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Rose Seduction Secret Slanderous -
#15
YSL
Libre Intense
Vanilla, White Floral, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Intensely Liberated -
#16
Gucci
Flora Gorgeous Orchid
Vanilla, Floral, Ozonic
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Eau De Soleil -
#17
Sol de Janeiro
Cheirosa 40
Vanilla, Fruity, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Numero 40 -
#18
Tom Ford
Tobacco Vanille
Vanilla, Sweet, Tobacco
Cheaper alternative: Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco +8 more -
#19
Lancôme
La Nuit Tresor a La Folie
Vanilla, Amber, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World La Nuit Rose A L'amour -
#20
Sol de Janeiro
When In Rio
Vanilla, Powdery, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Rio Vibes Only!
FAQs
What is the best gourmand fragrance for women?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Guerlain Mon Guerlain Sensuelle, Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos and Parfums de Marly Carlisle. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances that suit gourmand wear.
What makes a good gourmand fragrance?
Gourmand fragrances smell good enough to eat: vanilla, caramel, chocolate, coffee, honey, almond and cherry, often over a warm amber or woody base.
Are there cheaper alternatives?
Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse Intense (a dupe of Mon Guerlain Sensuelle), Alexandria Fragrances 1981X (a dupe of XJ 1861 Naxos) and Perlador Borouj (a dupe of Carlisle).