7 Of The Best Gourmand Perfumes For Winter

Orebella: Nightcap

Bella Hadid’s debut parfum collection is all kinds of sultry. Unlike traditional scents, Hadid’s smorgasbord of spritzes are alcohol-free and are infused with essential oils for a revolutionary skincare-fragrance hybrid. A personal favourite that leans into the gourmand category is Nightcap - a comforting mix of vanilla, rich woods, and gingered spice. A versatile scent that works well for day and night.

£95 for 100ml, orebella.com

The Nue Co.: First Milk

The Nue Co. launched their innovative Nostalgia Collection back in October. Featuring a trio of functional fragrances designed to soothe the nervous system and evoke comfort, these scents lean heavily into the gourmand category and invoke golden nuggets of nostalgia.

Albeit a subtle scent, First Milk has this skin-like sensuality that lingers long after the first spritz. Almond milk mingles effortlessly with tonka bean, French vanilla and pink pepper, while amber and cashmere woods add a hint of depth. For an elevated olfactory experience, layer First Milk with Past Time and revel in the heady mix of resin, rhubarb, ambrette, sandalwood, and musk. 

£125 for 50ml, uk.thenueco.com

Diptyque: Philosykos

Diptyque’s Philosykos is one of those rare transitional scents that does wonders whatever the season. Boasting warm, jammy notes, it feels equal parts sensual and cosy. The juicy  concoction is ultimately centred around the fig, with the fruit’s leaves, tree sap and tree wood weaving together alongside punchy notes of black pepper for a sophisticated scent that’s fruity, woody, and totally moreish. 

£160 for 75ml, diptyqueparis.com

BYREDO: Pulp 

An intoxicating concoction bursting with a medley of fruits that almost feel like they’re teetering towards a state of overripeness (in a good way). Top notes of bergamot, blackcurrant and cardamon provide warmth, heart notes of fig, red apple, and tiare add a double dose of fruit, while base notes of cedarwood, peach flower and praline ensure the fragrance ends on a sweet note.

£220 for 100ml, byredo.com

Phlur: Vanilla Skin 

Phlur’s kaleidoscopic fragrances are playful, juicy, and totally addictive. Their rainbow-hued bottles are jam-packed with all manner of fruity notes including cherry, strawberry, tangerine, and fig. The jewel in the crown? Vanilla Skin. An understated, comforting blend, this fragrance wraps you up in a smooth swirl of crushed sugar, pink pepper, vanilla, and sandalwood.

£139 for 100ml, spacenk.com

Replica: Jazz Club

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A decadent unisex fragrance that subtly taps into the gourmand trend, Replica’s Jazz Club magically conjures up languid evenings in a smokey jazz bar. Rum collides with tobacco, creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and vetiver to create a dizzying melange of worn leather, heady cocktails and cigars. It's comforting with a hint of the unexpected.

£125 for 100ml, maisonmargiela-fragrances.eu

Jo Malone: Myrrh & Tonka Cologne

Jo Malone fragrances are renowned for their simplicity and elegance. Aside from crafting classic floral scents and zesty crowd-pleasers, the cult brand also boasts a gourmand Myrrh and Tonka Cologne chock-full of indulgent accords. Top notes of lavender, camphor, honey, and hay meld seamlessly with Omumbiri myrrh, and sensual tonka bean. Bliss in a bottle.

£164 for 100ml, jomalone.co.uk