As a beauty editor, I research and write about perfume a fair bit. Over the past year or so, I've noticed there has been a marked uptick in interest in gourmand fragrances—so scents with "edible" notes, if you aren't familiar. More specifically, I’ve seen (and smelled) that almond perfumes of varying intensities are having their moment.
Though this impression can be created by notes like tonka bean and heliotrope, for example, there are several contenders in which almond takes centre stage. It’s very versatile in the context of perfumery; these scents may lean into a marzipan vibe or give off more of a toasted almond aroma. I told you in the headline: cosy.
Perhaps you like to change up their fragrance based on the seasons, or you simply want to treat yourself to a new . Ranging from light and floral to rich, gourmand to spicy, here are eight thatI recommend for cosy season and beyond. This is a great all-rounder for your first foray into almond perfumes.
It’s a undercut by just the right amount of marzipan and a comforting musky base. The result? A light and elegant scent that lingers. I love , so it was no surprise that I got on with Bois d’Amande.
It’s delicious. I personally get less of the lemon and more of a juicy berry quality alongside the cosy cedarwood and musk. FYI, this brand is also long-reported to be makers of one of the late .
This will give you the nutty and slightly woody almond feel and then some. A collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum (hence .