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“I can’t eat this, but how exciting is it to smell it?” says Kourtney, the eldest sibling in the Kardashian clan, while sniffing a pink-frosted donut during an oft-memed episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. The same can be said for savoury fragrances, the mouthwatering category of food-like scents gaining traction in the perfumesphere. Where traditional gourmand scents—like creamy vanillas and sugary caramels—have a more saccharine scent profile borrowed from the smell of sweet ingredients, savoury perfumes are typically made up of kitchen-plucked herb, spice, and vegetal notes. From tomato leaves and basil to carrots and coriander, anything you can cook with goes, pretty much. Not sold on the idea of smelling like a vegetable? You’re not alone. What separates a truly great savoury perfume from one that simply smells like yesterday’s lunch is balance. The best blends offset herbaceous or vegetal notes with grounding accords like warm woods, airy musks, or delicate florals. When shopping for these almost-edible scents, it’s a ‘trust the process’ sort of deal—but we promise it’s worth it in the end. Order up, eight delectable savoury fragrances we think you’ll love, right this way.
Tom Ford Bois Pacifique
Tom Ford’s Bois Pacifique Eau de Parfum may appear to be your classic woody-meets-spicy fragrance, but an aromatic dash of turmeric essence gives the scent an unexpected punch. For added warmth, rich notes of smooth sandalwood, cardamom essence and earthy oakwood round it out. [cta affiliate=”skimlinks” align=”center” format=”button” url=”https://www.holtrenfrew.com/en/Products/Beauty/Fragrance/Mens/Cologne-Aftershave/TOM-FORD-Bois-Pacifique-Eau-de-Parfum/p/20444441001″]Shop Now[/cta]
D.S. & Durga Bistro Waters
Ever wanted to bottle up the heavenly scent of your favourite restaurant? D.S. & Durga has done just that with its savoury Bistro Waters Eau de Parfum. Coriander seed! Bell Pepper! Basil! A blend of all the best ingredients you can find in a kitchen, this niche offering smells just as scrumptious as you’d imagine. [cta affiliate=”skimlinks” align=”center” format=”button” url=”https://www.dsanddurga.com/products/bistro-waters?product=6752046547017&variant=39923285688393″]Shop Now[/cta]
Byredo Eyes Closed
Byredo’s Eyes Closed fragrance opens up with comforting notes of cinnamon and cardamom, trailed by orris butter, carrot seed and ginger at its heart, and the lingering aromas of papyrus and patchouli in the dry down. Presenting a slightly sweeter take on savoury, it’s a solid middle ground option for anyone shopping this scent category for the first time. [cta affiliate=”skimlinks” align=”center” format=”button” url=”https://www.holtrenfrew.com/en/Products/Beauty/Fragrance/Womens/Perfume/BYREDO-Eyes-Closed-Eau-de-Parfum/p/20307238001″]Shop Now[/cta]
Tsu Lange Yor Pool
Troye Sivan’s lifestyle label Tsu Lange Yor is the brand behind Pool, the food-forward eau de parfum with a crisp, green finish. From cucumber and ginger to tomato leaf and crushed coriander notes, it smells like a lush garden in all the best ways. [cta affiliate=”skimlinks” align=”center” format=”button” url=”https://www.ssense.com/en-us/everything-else/product/tsu-lang-yor/pool-eau-de-parfum-10-ml/17487701″]Shop Now[/cta]
Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill
Crafted to evoke the “regenerative vigour of the infinite ocean,” one spritz of Louis Vuitton’s Pacific Chill instantly fills a room with vibrant freshness. The summery scents of blackcurrant and lemon mingle with basil, coriander and carrot seeds to create a more sparkling kind of savouriness. [cta affiliate=”skimlinks” align=”center” format=”button” url=”https://ca.louisvuitton.com/eng-ca/products/pacific-chill-nvprod4400091v/LP0326″]Shop Now[/cta]
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin
Citrusy yet warm, Jo Malone’s Lime Basil & Mandarin cologne is an herbaceous delight. Starring notes of tart mandarin, peppery basil, and cozy amberwood come together to create a yummy concoction of aromas so delicious, you can almost taste them. [cta affiliate=”skimlinks” align=”center” format=”button” url=”https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/lime-basil-mandarin-cologne-P417186?skuId=2678068&icid2=products%20grid:p417186:product”]Shop Now[/cta]
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media
Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Aqua Media Cologne Forte takes inspiration from the colour green, making it balanced, luminous and refreshing. Notes to know include a fresh verbena accord, essence of sweet fennel, fruity bergamot, and a woody musk accord. [cta affiliate=”skimlinks” align=”center” format=”button” url=”https://www.holtrenfrew.com/en/Products/Beauty/Fragrance/Womens/Perfume/MAISON-FRANCIS-KURKDJIAN-Aqua-Media-Cologne-Forte-Eau-De-Parfum/p/20335644002″]Shop Now[/cta]
Borntostandout Dirty Rice
Carbs as perfume, anyone? Notes of creamy basmati rice introduce a unique aroma to Borntostandout’s Dirty Rice Eau de Parfum, which also borrows notes of almond and milk to further give it that food-adjacent essence. [cta affiliate=”skimlinks” align=”center” format=”button” url=”https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/everything-else/product/borntostandout/dirty-rice-eau-de-parfum-50-ml/18393521″]Shop Now[/cta] Continue Reading
