Smell Like Dessert With These La Monde Gourmand Fragrances

Have you ever wanted to smell like your favorite dessert? (I know I have.) It’s not an outrageous idea — gourmand fragrances (aka scents with edible notes like chocolate, vanilla, caramel, toffee and honey) have been gaining popularity. Turns out, a lot of people want to smell  delectable, and Le Monde Gourmand perfumery specializes in making confectionary perfumes that are super affordable. Every scent is just $25!

Despite the low price tag, everything La Monde Gourmand makes is complex and layered. Rather than smelling like straight up sugar, these fragrances take your nose on a sweet journey and veil skin in intoxicating candied aromas. The sheer range of scents make these ideal for fragrance novices and collectors alike. You’ll be the sweetest-smelling person wherever you go when you spritz any of the following perfumes.

Le Monde Gourmand Crème Brûlée Eau de Parfum

Just like the custardy dessert that it’s inspired by, this scent makes anyone smile. Surprisingly complex, this opens with bright hints of apricot, almond and plum. Then, the signature creme brûlée creaminess peeks through with musky florals like iris, jasmine and violet before settling in a warm haze of rum and oak.

Le Monde Gourmand Chai Épicé Eau de Parfum

A little spicy and a lotta sweet, this warm and cozy scent is inspired by a freshly brewed chai latte. Intricately simple, Chai Épicé features notes of violet fig, musk and blonde woods. It wraps you in a warm embrace from the first mist.

Le Monde Gourmand Crème Vanille Eau de Parfum 

Vanilla lovers, this pick has the potential to become your all-time favorite. While some vanilla scents can lean more juvenile, this one takes on a sophisticated identity thanks to tinges of apricot and jasmine that add a layer of brightness before warming with a blend of brown sugar and amber. Don’t be surprised when the compliments start rolling in.

Le Monde Gourmand Lait de Coco Eau de Parfum 

If bakery-like scents are a tad too sweet for you, opt for something made with nature’s candy — fruit! Lait de Coco combines creamy coconut with vanilla, praline and a splash of bergamot for a fragrance that transports you to the tropics.

Le Monde Gourmand Pistachio Brûlée Eau de Parfum

The scent that started it all: This was the first concoction that Le Monde Gourmand ever created, and its unwavering popularity is a testament to how it satisfies every sweet tooth. A blend of milky mousse, pistachio and vanilla bean remind me of mouthwatering baklava desserts I devoured in Turkey. This dessert fragrance is warm, nutty, mouth-watering and frankly, attention-grabbing. I have yet to experience anything like it.

Le Monde Gourmand Thé Matcha Eau de Parfum 

Don’t believe that gourmands are for you? This scent will change your mind. Thé Matcha leans more earthy than saccharine, though it still offers a slight sugar kick. Green tea emerges at the first spritz before making way for freesia, a candy-like floral that smells like candied fruit and citrus. The dry down warms with amber, making this one of the most unique and refreshing scents around.

Le Monde Gourmand Confetti Dorés Eau de Parfum

You can have your cake . . . and smell like it too. Le Monde Gourmand bottles the velvety aroma of a suave birthday cake in this itty bitty bottle. Hazelnut and bergamot tantalize your nose, then make way for a sugar rush of rose petals, creamy jasmine and sugar crystals. This settles in a cloud of vanilla and musk. Anyone who catches a whiff of you will be begging for seconds.

Le Monde Gourmand Meringue Magique Eau de Parfum

Indulge in this pillowy fragrance that gives a sugar high without the crash. Brandied orange, sweet gardenia, whipped cream and praline create the perfect mix of airy and glacé for a scent that’s just as complex and layered as you.