By Giulia Piceni. Cover image by Kristine Urban for I’M Firenze Digest
Christmas is the most eagerly awaited time of the year for many, and the lead-up to December 25th can sometimes feel endless. To help you stay calm and fully embrace the festive spirit, we’ve curated a list of five exquisite gourmand fragrances. Their delectable notes will transport you to a world of sweet, nostalgic dreams, making the countdown to Christmas all the more delightful.
5 Gourmand Fragrances to Wear while Waiting for Xmas
1. The mouthwatering power of The Cookie Party by Sorcellerie Apothecary
Outside, the world is frosted in frost, but inside, a warm cup of hot chocolate keeps both body and soul cosy. You’re at home, surrounded by friends, each of you wrapped in a soft blanket. The air is still, and the delicious aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies fills the room, mingling with the soft conversation of your guests.
Cookie Party Extrait is a gourmand fragrance that, as the brand describes it, is truly “mouthwatering.” Its olfactive pyramid is simple yet indulgent, focusing on comforting sweet notes: rich toffee, hot cocoa, fluffy marshmallows, coconut treats, and pecan shortbread cookies. It’s the perfect companion for festive moments, evoking the warmth and joy of the season.
With its strong projection and remarkable longevity, Cookie Party Extrait is well worth the price. Available in various formats, from alcohol-based solutions to almond oil roll-ons, this fragrance is ideal for enhancing your cosy afternoons with the scent of sweets, hot chocolate, and the snow gently falling outside.
2. Let’s Not Gatekeep Secret Sucré by Molinard
With its tender and sensual undertones that evoke a captivating sense of orientalism, this is the fragrance for those who celebrate this special time of the year with exceptional sophistication: a truly elevated gourmand.
Secret Sucré is a fragrance whose sweetness is layered and complex, featuring a blend of caramel, woody, nutty, and balsamic notes that capture the essence of Christmas scents. It opens with a powdery vanilla aroma, soon complemented by the caramelised richness of nougat—a perfect guilty pleasure for a wintery escape. The olfactive journey progresses with a honeyed warmth, leading to the fresh allure of Egyptian jasmine and the comforting depth of Kashmir wood. As the fragrance settles, it reveals a rich gourmand base consisting of caramel, Madagascar vanilla, amber, tonka bean, and a hint of the exotic with benzoin. This winter fragrance envelops you in warmth while its intricate olfactive pyramid continues to delight with every note.
Santa Doesn’t Want a Sweet Treat; He Prefers Lait de Biscuit by Chabaud
Cookies, particularly the buttery kind, are undoubtedly the stars of Christmas time. Universally loved as a go-to gift for friends and colleagues, they’re also a traditional treat that children leave with milk for Santa on Christmas Eve. But what if there were an even better alternative?
Lait de Biscuit captures the ethereal scent of childhood memories, blending it with the irresistible allure of caramel and vanilla to create a fragrance that evokes deep nostalgia. Simple yet enchanting, this scent surprises the senses with the magic of a distant Christmas morning.
Just one whiff of this delightful fragrance transports you back to those magical nights when your parents encouraged you to leave treats by the chimney. Wrapped in the warmth of your blanket, you would drift off to sleep, certain that by morning, a mountain of presents would await you. It’s more than a scent; it’s a return to the magic of childhood.
When Gourmand Meets Boozy Notes: Angels Share by Kilian
Let’s take a moment to step into another scene. Picture New York in the heart of winter—you’re seated at a bar that feels as timeless and still as Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks (1942). Outside, snow falls thick and heavy, blanketing the city in silence. The roads are congested with traffic, and the prospect of making it home anytime soon feels futile. Instead, you allow the stillness to settle in your heart, savouring the sweet, boozy taste of ice-cold liquor on your tongue and lips. The warmth of the bar wraps around you, enhanced by the chill just outside the window.
Angels’ Share has become a modern-day cult classic, yet it still manages to surprise. The rich, intoxicating touch of Cognac mingles with lush notes of praline and tonka bean, creating an irresistible gourmand allure. The fragrance exudes a sensuality that deepens with time, as the long-lasting notes of sandalwood, vanilla, and praline unfold on the skin, leaving behind a caramel-like warmth. It’s a composition so decadent, it feels like something only angels should experience.
Smell Like a Molten Marshmallow with Mashumaru by Unique’s Luxury
Continuing with unique gourmand fragrances, here’s the perfect scent for those seeking warmth and indulgence, reminiscent of a crackling fireplace and the subtle roasting of marshmallows over its flames.
Mashumaru opens with a creamy, toasted marshmallow accord that has a slightly smokey quality reminiscent of s’mores, effortlessly blending into the enveloping warmth of Kashmir wood and milk. As the fragrance develops, the heart reveals deeper notes of incense, caramel, musk, and rose, adding complexity and richness. Finally, the base notes of pralines and vanilla provide a sweet, lingering finish, aking to a final tender farewell from a fragrance that genuinely delights the senses.
Presented in luxurious gold and red packaging, it’s the ideal Christmas gift for daring perfume lovers.
