Okay, so I kept seeing this word popping up lately when I was browsing online, looking at colognes and stuff: gourmand. Honestly, for a while, I just kinda ignored it. Sounded fancy, maybe French, didn’t think much of it.
But it kept appearing, especially with sweeter scents. I got curious. What exactly was everyone talking about? Was it a brand? A specific ingredient?
My Little Investigation
So, I decided to actually pay attention next time I was out. I specifically looked for scents described as “gourmand”. I picked up a tester bottle that had it in the description. Sprayed a bit. Huh. It smelled exactly like vanilla and maybe… caramel? Like, straight-up dessert.
Then I tried another one. This one was different, less sugary sweet, more like coffee and maybe something nutty? Again, totally smelled like something you could eat or drink.
That’s when it sort of clicked in my head. These didn’t smell like flowers or wood or the usual “fresh” stuff. They smelled like actual food.
Connecting the Dots
I went back home and did a tiny bit of digging online, just reading descriptions and reviews people wrote. And yeah, that seemed to be the whole idea.
- People were calling them “foodie fragrances”.
- They mentioned notes like chocolate, cotton candy, maple syrup, coffee, almonds, even stuff like popcorn apparently!
- Basically, if it smelled edible and indulgent, it fit the bill.
Someone mentioned the word “gourmand” itself is used in France for someone who really, really enjoys eating. Like, lives for food. Sometimes it means greedy, but often it’s just someone who loves a good treat. So, the name actually makes perfect sense – scents that smell like delicious treats.
So, What’s the Deal Then?
From what I gathered and smelled myself, a gourmand scent is pretty straightforward. It’s a perfume or cologne designed to smell like food, usually sweet things, but sometimes savory stuff like coffee too.
It’s not about smelling exactly like you spilled your latte, more about capturing that comforting, delicious vibe. Think vanilla, caramel, chocolate, fruits, nuts, sweets… anything that makes your mouth water a little bit.
Honestly, I wasn’t sure I’d like them at first, but some are actually really nice. They have this cozy, warm feeling. So yeah, that’s my journey figuring out what “gourmand scent” meant. It’s just stuff that smells deliciously edible!
