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D.S. & Durga Pistachio Eau de Parfum

D.S. & Durga Pistachio Eau de Parfum

One of the advantages of remaining an independent perfume house is the freedom to experiment – something David Seth Moltz of D.S & Durga does frequently.

Pistachio began as a fun, ephemeral addition to the line up, but when the limited run of 100 bottles sold out instantly, the brand decided to make it a permanent member of the family.

A left-field ode to pistachio ice cream, it's curiously spicy with a spike of cardamom and a marzipan twang of sweetness.

Tom Ford Vanilla Sex

Tom Ford Vanilla Sex

As the name suggests, Tom Ford's latest offering is a straight-up sugar high: full fat, extra creamy and laced with a hint of bitter almond. Perhaps the sweetest of bunch.

Byredo Rouge Chaotique

Byredo Rouge Chaotique

Byredo's sweeter side is quite unlike any other. The first 'oud gourmand' fragrance in the brand's growing roster, Rouge Chaotique is a potent essence that masterfully blends warm saffron with the jammy sweetness of booze-soaked plums, ending on a base of praline. For a sweet tooth with bite, head here.

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Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana's gourmand scent masterfully makes pure vanilla feel fresh and light with the inclusion of a citrusy lemon-biscuit top note. It's mellow yet youthful: the kind of familiar fragrance you'll want to spritz on your favourite jumpers.

Ellis Brooklyn Sweet Eau De Parfum

Ellis Brooklyn Sweet Eau De Parfum

“I love a pear note in sweet fragrances — there's the sweetness but also a fresh, juicy quality that is so inviting,” says Shapiro of her gourmand scent. “It combines pear with marshmallow and orris – the effect is something delicious but also elevated.”

Kilian Love, Don't be Shy Eau de Parfum

Kilian Love, Don't be Shy Eau de Parfum

Kilian Hennessy is the undisputed king of the big, sexy gourmand, and Love, Don't Be Shy is perhaps the most adored in his entire collection. The secret is a revolutionary marshmallow note, which perfumer Calice Becker used in place of the traditional gourmand patchouli. The result is a completely delicious kind of sugar rush, rich in orange blossom and ending with resinous labdanum.

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Dior Vanilla Diorama

Dior Vanilla Diorama

When Christian Dior's favourite Parisian restaurant, Maxim's, created a vanilla-based dessert just for him, they likely had no idea it would live on in olfactory form as part of the brand's storied fragrance line. Vanilla Diorama is an ode to that creamy, chilled dessert, with a fleeting hit of citrus that gives way to a lingering spike of rum.

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray

Widely considered the first gourmand scent, Mugler’s Angel is a truly iconic perfume, still as popular today as it was in 1992. Rich floral patchouli grounds the maximalist blend of indulgent notes, with caramel, coconut and honey coming to the fore. If you’re new to gourmands, and after something to make an impact, start here.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum

Currently enjoying a major renaissance thanks to TikTok’s fragrance heads, Baccarat Rouge isn’t an outwardly gourmand blend, but the spun-sugar drydown means it’s a hit with the sweet-toothed. The ambery, woody scent wears close to the skin, so it's a discreet, personal fragrance rather than a room-filler.

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Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Forever Eau de Parfum

Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Forever Eau de Parfum

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Jimmy Choo’s fragrances are big, glamorous and unrestrained in their sweetness. The latest blends juicy cherry and soft vanilla with a floral bouquet of rose and jasmine – a contemporary, joyful option that works for both day and night.

Kilian Cant' Stop Loving You

Kilian Cant' Stop Loving You

Kilian has collaborated with legendary nose Alberto Morillas on this intoxicating launch. Can't Stop Loving You spotlights the seductive trail of white flowers – namely orange blossom and jasmine – with treacly warmth from honey and an earthy oakmoss base.

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