The best gourmand fragrances that will satisfy your sweet tooth

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Fragrances have the power to evoke memories and mentally transport you to another place or time. There are many different types of perfume scents ranging from floral to fruity, with gourmand being among the most popular. Comforting and familiar, gourmand scents are some of the most nostalgic and often remind one of their childhood days and holiday memories. In French, a “gourmand (or gourmande)” is a person that enjoys food and never misses out on the chance to indulge.

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An olfactory dessert, gourmand fragrances feature a combination of synthetic and edible notes for a hint of flavor that smell good enough to eat. They are on the sweeter side and feature scent notes that include vanilla, caramel, honey, coffee, cotton candy, chocolate, and brown sugar, among others. If you have a big sweet tooth, then gourmand scents are perfect for you.

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From rich vanilla bean and warm caramel to sparkling sugar and cocoa, read on to discover and shop the best gourmand fragrances that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

BDK Parfums Vanille Caviar Eau de Parfum ($250)

Built around a single olfactory raw material of vanilla, revealed in all its nuances through CO2 extraction and absolue, this unisex scent is the sixth creation in the Collection Matières. Cocoa and resinous notes, including Peru balsam and labdanum cistus, unfold their full richness and depth.

At its heart lies a distinctive vanilla caviar accord, with salty and mineral facets— precious and unmistakable. It is surrounded by subtle contrasts: the freshness of cardamom, the fruity brightness of blackcurrant, and the warmth of cocoa beans.

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By/ Rosie Jane Dulce Eau de Parfum ($86)

Inspired by the good times, innocence and sweeter things in life, Dulce is a sweet, unmistakable take on vanilla with small hints of chocolate and a deliciously joyful woody, softness that lingers on the skin. It can be worn alone or layered with your favorite By/ Rosie Jane perfume. Features notes of Hinoki wood and nude musk. Vegan and cruelty-free.

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Cake Beauty Finishing Touch Hair & Body Mist in Toasted Vanilla & Macadamia ($10.99)

The sweet and salty scent combines caramelized vanilla, toasted macadamia, and honey blossom into warm, golden deliciousness. It’s infused with aloe and argan oil for a never-dry or sticky feeling on skin and hair. Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates.

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Coqui Coqui Vancopam Perfume ($145)

Coqui Coqui scents are designed to be transportive, encouraging the wearer to escape to a simpler, more relaxed way of life, wherever their imagination might take them. A palette of eight olfactory paintings, Coqui Coqui’s Bora Bora collection was conceived with a singular aromatic signature where the passion for authenticity blends with creative freedom. Each fragrance in this collection, born from the Polynesian inspiration of Nicolas Malleville, is an invitation to travel through the poetry of the inner emotions and the enchantment of feeling home. Vancopam combines the scent of vanilla, coconut and grapefruit for a sensual, bright and tangy island-inspired fragrance.

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Dime Beauty Malibu Night Eau de Toilette ($48)

Malibu Night captures the serenity of a pleasant evening beach stroll. With light, refreshing and sweet tones of coconut musk, green leaves, pear, raspberry and sandalwood, this fragrance is sure to win your sensory heart and take you to fragrance paradise. Dime Beauty is also available through Scentbird, which is dedicated to offering healthier alternatives through its Clean at Scentbird perfumes and colognes. Scentbird also offers the ability to purchase a sample scent to test it out before committing to a full-size bottle.

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DKNY Be Delicious Latte Vanilla Eau de Parfum ($32)

The ultimate cozy indulgence, this vanilla amber fragrance begins with pink pepper and a delectable vanilla gelato accord. A luminous heart of vanilla orchid and solar floral leads into a creamy, addictive base of vanilla, solar amber, and musk for a warm, sophisticated finish.

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EAUSO VERT Vanilla Embers ($185)

Melt back into your body with a single spritz of upcycled turmeric root, a raw natural contrasted with a refined aquatic floral. Sink into layers of the unexpected while a haze of smoldering sandalwood is stirred with the creamy familiarity of vanilla bean. Includes top notes of cardamom and aquaflora, heart notes of jasmine and Moroccan orange, and base notes of sandalwood, upcycled turmeric and vanilla bean. Cruelty-free and vegan. Genderless. 97.9% biodegradable.

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Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Milk Eau de Parfum ($25-$115)

Ellis Brooklyn’s Bee Shapiro and female Irish perfumer Meabh McCurtin came together to create a vanilla fragrance from a fresh perspective—one that is uniquely addictive. This delicious yet sophisticated scent features two types of vanilla extracts, a touch of florals, delectable cocoa shell, rich amyris, and a cream milk accord. Specially created to wear the best on skin, the fragrance is designed to get better with your own body heat and chemistry.

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Fabbrica Della Musa Île Bourbon Extrait de Parfum ($295)

One of Fabbrica Della Musa’s niche scents created by Hamid Merati-Kashani, Île Bourbon offers a sensory adventure through an island's unspoiled luxurious nature.

In a  burst of warm spices — vanilla, clove, and cinnamon — the fragrance unfolds its senses in the island's mystical forests, where the mist of woods’ essence intertwines with a whisper of earthy wilderness.

It features top notes of Somalian incense and caramel, heart notes of clove and Guatemalan cardamom, and base notes of chocolate STT and Madagascar vanilla.

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Fine’ry Sweet on the Outside Eau de Parfum ($33.99)

The Target exclusive brands offers fine fragrances that create unique and memorable scent experiences curated by the world’s top perfumers. This scent is a hypnotic and delicious veil of smoky vanilla with notes of Madagascar vanilla, cacao wood and smoked vetiver. Featuring a clean, vegan and cruelty-free formula.

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Good Chemistry Not That Vanilla Body Mist ($10.99)

This enchanting and nostalgic scent features notes of bergamot, cocoa bean, and smoky amber. The lighter formulation of the Body Mist is perfect for an all-over application. Apply to your wrist, neck, and hair, to refresh and revive throughout the day. Use alone or throughout the day to layer onto your favorite Eau de Parfum fragrance. Vegan and cruelty-free.

This formula is packed with naturally derived ingredients and has a non-GMO-certified, gluten-free, grain-based alcohol for a fragrance refresher any time of the day, from post-shower to pre-social hour.

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HERETIC Dirty Vanilla Eau de Parfum ($65-$275)

The inspiration for this sophisticated scent is vanilla planifolia, a rare and beautiful orchid flower. Dirty Vanilla is a rich, hypnotic fragrance teeming with natural, vine-grown vanilla on a bed of warm, velvety amber musk. Combines sweet vanilla bean with rich amber notes, creamy sandalwood, and a hint of spicy coriander.

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Imaginary Authors x Salt & Straw Dipped in Chocolate Perfume ($115)

Iconic ice cream shop Salt & Straw is back with its second custom fragrance collaboration created in partnership with Imaginary Authors. Dipped in Chocolate features notes of chocolate, cardamom, vanilla cream, sandalwood, Benzoin Sumatra, and a whiff of waffle cone for a scent that chocolate fans will love. The fragrance is available at all of Salt & Straw’s scoop shops.

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Jane Booke Taken ($90)

This fragrance by Jane Booke is dreamy, sultry, comfortable and delicious—all at once. It features notes of essential vanilla, French vanilla, mango, peach, bergamot, jasmine, muguet, patchouli and cacao for a decadent and empowering scent.

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Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Sucré Eau De Parfum ($33-$129)

Treat yourself to dessert whenever you want with this indulgent amber fruity scent that opens with fresh mandarin, red currant, and gardenia. Notes of vanilla, whipped cream, and cocoa powder leave a lingering impression and will keep you wanting more!

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Juliette Has a Gun Vanilla Vibes ($34-$150)

Vanilla Vibes is the expression of a sensual, powerful, and free femininity. This fragrance celebrates the fusion of two opposites: an aphrodisiac natural vanilla twisted with sea salt atmosphere. Features top notes of sea salt, heart notes of natural Vanilla Absolute and Orchid Absolute, in addition to base notes of Absolute Brown Musk, Bezoin Absolute, sandalwood, and tonka bean.

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KORRES Eau de Toilette Vanilla Freesia ($68)

Perfect to wear on its own or layered with any of KORRES’ luxurious body care formulas, this elevated skin freshener lasts all day, in one of the brand’s fine apothecary fragrances. A romantic scent with captivating lychee and juicy peach, crisp bergamot with rich vanilla and patchouli. Features base notes of vanilla, patchouli and musk; heart notes of jasmine, peach and freesia; and top notes of bergamot, tea and lychee.

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Lavanila Pure Vanilla ($52)

Pure Madagascar vanilla blends with creamy tonka bean and soft heliotrope for a seductive expression of nature. A must for vanilla lovers, this natural, hypoallergenic and cruelty-free fragrance is hand crafted by master natural perfumers—their unique collection of healthy fragrances infuses organic sugar cane alcohol with pure essential oils. Lavanila is made using the safest ingredients for your skin and free from all chemicals that can potentially harm your body.

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Maison Tahite Vanilla2 Eau de Parfum ($145)

For true fans of vanilla, this is an enveloping, immersive gourmand journey that heightens the natural beauty of vanilla. Luscious, mouthwatering vanilla is accompanied by sweet praline and talcum powdery notes that rest on a resinous base, leaving behind a fascinatingly contrasting trail of bright and dark, sweet and powdered.

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Memoire Archives Wish You Were Here Eau de Parfum ($60)

The energizing scent of fresh ground coffee smells uplifting and comforting at once. Not unlike a cup of strong black coffee with a single sugar cube, the note transforms the scent into a supercharged self-care ritual when placed at the center of the fragrance. When surrounded by gourmand notes like vanilla, amber, or praline, the note mellows down to evoke images of lazy, cozy Sunday mornings. Available through Scentbird, which is dedicated to offering products that are free from parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, coal tar and more, this fragrance has a Scentbird Clean seal so that you’ll know it has met their rigorous standards and is cleanly formulated. It is also available for purchase in a sample size.

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NEST New York Madagascar Vanilla Perfume Oil ($108)

Capture the allure of Madagascar's landscape with this nourishing perfume oil featuring the warm essence of vanilla bean, the subtle floralcy of vanilla orchid, and a hint of coconut. It’s artfully blended with baobab oil for a formula that melts into your skin while leaving behind a long-lasting fragrance. Housed in a jewel-like glass bottle tinted with a warm amber hue and featuring a dropper that offers a completely unique and customizable fragrance experience.

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NEST New York Vanilla Bourbon Eau de Parfum ($92)

This warm gourmand eau de parfum features the sumptuous scent of vanilla bourbon absolute, a sophisticated blend of orange bitters and rich brown sugar, as well as night-blooming jasmine and soft musk. Cruelty-free and vegan. Also available in a travel spray and duo set.

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Oakcha x Paul Viral Vanilla Extrait de Parfum ($55.95)

Created in collaboration with TikTok’s go-to scent expert Paul Fino, this decadent fragrance features top notes of caramel swirl and coconut milk, heart notes of tonka bean and honey, and base notes of sugared white musk, amber, vanilla, and marshmallow.

It’s a bold blend inspired by some of the most iconic vanilla perfumes. Vegan and cruelty-free, also free of parabens and phthalates. Thanks to the 30% all parfum extrait formula, it ensures a long-lasting fragrance. Comes beautifully packaged in a glass color-coated bottle.

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Ondine Perfume in La Playa ($28-$128)

This irresistible gourmand scent captures the feeling of a day at the beach—satisfied, warm, sensual, and changed. Its simple list of ingredients includes bergamot, clementine, white lotus, lavender, sandalwood, vanilla, landanum, ambrette, oakmoss, and ethyl alcohol.

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Ormonde Jayne Vanille des Afriques Intensivo ($75-$365)

This sophisticated fragrance beautifully evokes the irresistible allure of gourmand notes, combining luxurious ingredients and offering a sensory indulgence that is elegant and comforting. With its precious contents of Orris butter and an abundance of Madagascan vanilla absolute, Vanille des Afriques a balmy evening, enjoying the sunset whilst the warm breeze billows through your silks and linens. Its smooth radiance soothes and relaxes you—a level of comfort and quiet contemplation.

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Scents UnEarth’d Eau de Parfum ($37.49)

In Papantla, Veracruz, in Mexico – known as the birthplace of vanilla — the community hosts a Vanilla Festival and crowns a Vanilla Queen. This scent honors that tradition with notes of vanilla orchid, vanilla absolute, and cardamom oil. Made with responsibly sourced Vanilla Absolute from Madagascar.

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Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist ($39)

One of Brazilians’ essential beauty secrets is being cheirosa (sheh-rō-zah), which means to always smell incredibly delicious from sunrise to sundown. Brazilian Crush, a body fragrance mist, instantly transports you to the sultry beaches of Rio de Janeiro.

Inspired by the addictive pistachio and salted caramel scented Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Brazilian Crush is a delightfully sunny, daily immersion for use on body, hair, and lingerie. For the first time ever, the brand has partnered with a lifestyle brand, Urban Outfitters, to offer its body care and fragrance products to a wider audience.

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Skylar Vanilla Sky Eau de Parfum ($33-$96)

This cozy and comforting fragrance features rich warm vanilla notes with hints of cappuccino that will instantly transport you to the best café in town. Caramelized cedar provides a rich golden warmth to the perfume. Additional notes include bergamot zest and sweet orange (top notes), jasmine grandiflorum and cinnamon bark (middle notes), sheer amber and sandalwood (base notes). The box, bottle and cap are 100% recyclable. Hypoallergenic, vegan, cruelty-free, and safe for sensitive skin.

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The 7 Virtues Buttercream Haze ($94)

This delightful and delectable scent smells good enough to eat with notes of buttercream icing, maple caramel creme, and whipped vanilla that melts into tonka bean for a long-lasting fragrance. It can be layered with other scents by the brand to create your own unique signature perfume.

Third-party testing confirms that The 7 Virtues fragrances sustain their vibrant scent for 24 hours, due to our 22% concentration of fragrance oils, double the industry standard. The 7 Virtues is Leaping Bunny certified and a proud B-Corporation.

As part of their partnership with Days For Girls, partial proceeds from each bottle will advance period equity in North America by funding education, advocacy, and product distribution. All of The 7 Virtues perfumes are hypoallergenic, non-toxic, vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and infused with sugarcane alcohol.

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TRULY Beauty Glazed Donut Perfume Mist ($28)

Wrap yourself up in the delicious nostalgia of freshly baked treats with this fragrance that features notes of whipped buttercream, toasted vanilla, warm sugar, white chocolate, and musk. Decadent and addictive, the warm gourmand fragrance body mist is a treat for the senses! For an even longer-lasting scent, layer with TRULY Beauty’s Glazed Donut After Shave Oil and Glazed Donut After Shave Glow Cream. Can also be misted on clothing and bedding for additional hours of deliciousness.

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Valmont Storie Veneziane Mica d’Oro I ($520)

This delectable fragrance was designed by Valmont’s CEO Sophie Vann Guillon, in collaboration with her team and Nathalie Lorson (master perfumer at Firmenich) who wanted to pay tribute to the Renaissance Venetians' extravagant parties with a bold, intoxicating gourmand scent. The Gourmand Oriental extract includes notes of sweet and burning rum, whipped cream and sensual vanilla borrowed from the East. The fragrance comes packaged in a stunning gold bottle with a mask of blown glass and 24 carats of gilded splendor.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk