The New It-Gourmand: Caramel Scents Are About To Be Everywhere
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Caramel perfumes are the latest in gourmand trends that smell, well, good enough to eat.
Once considered vanilla’s sweeter cousin, caramel is fast becoming the new vanilla (iykyk).
Its rise reflects a growing appetite for comforting, edible notes that still feel luxurious and grown up. And this new wave goes far beyond dessert-like sweetness.
Modern perfumers are reimagining caramel through a more sophisticated lens; pairing its buttery warmth with contrasting notes of salt, amber or smoky woods.
It’s caramel like you know, but elevated.
That said, not all caramel fragrances are created equally.
While some shimmer with vanilla and soft musk, others smoulder with burnt sugar and spice.
As summer unfolds, reach for lighter takes infused with salted caramel or citrus. Viktor & Rolf's Bonbon EDP harnesses tangerine, orange blossom and blackcurrant for a blend that’s equal parts fresh and irresistible.
For everyday, opt for soft, creamy blends where caramel is tempered by vanilla or tonka bean as these tend to the more wearable.
And after dark? Alluring scents like YSL’s Black Opium EDP, pair caramel with coffee, amber and patchouli. A sophisticated combo that oozes sensuality and lingers long into the evening.
How To Make Your Fragrance Last Longer
Applying scents to your pulse points (wrists, neck and behind the ears), where the skin naturally warms the fragrance, can enhance its projection.
For even even greater longevity, prep your skin with an unscented body lotion beforehand. Moisturised skin tends to hold onto fragrance longer.
Pro Tip: Try adding a light mist of fragrance to your hair to create a soft, lingering trail.
Shop Best Caramel Perfumes:
Prada Candy EDP
What: Prada Candy EDP 50ml
The composition includes an elegant mix of musks in the top, a sensual balsamic vanillic accord of benzoin in the heart and sweet modern caramel in the base of the fragrance.
Viktor & Rolf Bonbon EDP
Sparking memories of indulgence and carefree pleasure, this fragrance boasts a voluptuous heart of EgyptianJasmine Absolute, finished with notes of Rich Caramel.
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum 50mL
A mouth-wateringly decadent fragrance with notes of jasmine, salted caramel and vanilla.
Lancôme Idôle Nectar EDP
An amber vanilla fragrance with a floral, gourmand feel. Contains notes of rose, caramel, popcorn and vanilla.
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br>Mancera Intense Instant Crush
Rich, spicy, and irresistibly bold, this intensified scent fuses vibrant saffron, smooth black leather, and blooming rose with golden amberwood and a touch of salted caramel.
Glasshouse Fragrances A Tahaa Affair Devotion EDP
A complex gourmand fragrance, with notes of salted caramel butterscotch, jasmine, sandalwood and cedar.
The Quick Flick Quick Mist 3 In 1 Hair & Body Perfume Mist With Uv Hair Filters
A fragrance mist for hair and body with a honey and salted caramel scent. Bonus points for added UV protection.
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