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Modern formulations are layered, sophisticated, and often unexpected.
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The bestselling perfumes today incorporate unconventional ingredients to create a more nuanced, adult take on sweetness.
Delphine Jelk, Guerlains in-house perfumer, attributes this evolution to a growing desire for more refined compositions.
Gourmands have become more elegant and less childish.
Indulgent, food-inspired fragrances are here to stay.
She also attributes their rise to their ability to evoke nostalgia and comfort.
It is also the part of the brain most impacted by trauma, Younge says.
Todays gourmands arent just about vanilla and caramel.
Gourmand doesnt have to be the body spray you wore back in junior high.
Now, its sophisticated, sexy, and grown up, West says.
Ahead,Voguesguide to the best gourmand scentsplus how to choose the right one for you.
A gourmand fragrance highlights sweet, indulgent, and edible notes, often reminiscent of food or dessert.
While vanilla seems to be the hero, its the unique pairings that are standing out.
Think of your favorite gourmand plus a woody or floral, she says.
How to Choose a Gourmand Perfume
Choosing the best gourmand fragrance doesnt have to be complicated.
West also suggests starting with one single food you enjoy.
Jelk takes a less formulaic approach, recommending that you let your inner child make the choice.
More consumers are turning to gourmands because they offer comfort and evoke a sense of safety.
Its like the little candy you received from your Granny when you were a kid, Jelk explains.
