The 10 best gourmand perfumes for winter: sweet, warm and long-lasting
As soon as the temperature drops, what we want to smell changes too. Fresh citrus scents vanish in the cold air; warm, sweet scents come alive. Gourmand perfumes – fragrances that smell ‘edible’, with vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, chocolate or coffee – are the fragrance family for autumn and winter. And Arabic perfume houses are masters of them.
These are the 10 gourmands we sell most once the coats come out of the wardrobe.
1. Lattafa Khamrah
Lattafa Khamrah
The king of winter gourmands. Cinnamon, nutmeg, dates, praline, cognac, tonka and vanilla. Khamrah smells like a warm bar on a cold evening and lasts endlessly on clothing. Unisex, but mostly worn by men in our shop.
2. Lattafa Eclaire
Lattafa Eclaire
Creamy, milky and sweet: caramel, honey, white chocolate and vanilla. Eclaire is the ultimate ‘cosy scent’ for women.
3. Lattafa Teriaq
Lattafa Teriaq
Honey, dates, amber, saffron and vanilla in a magnificent bottle. Teriaq is deep, rich and luxurious – ideal for winter evenings and the holidays. Also available as a gift set.
4. Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa
Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa
The coffee version of Khamrah: espresso, cardamom, caramel and vanilla on the same warm base. For coffee lovers there is no better winter scent.
5. Al-Rehab Choco Musk EDP
Al-Rehab Choco Musk EDP
The Al-Rehab classic: soft chocolate over a powdery musk. Surprisingly wearable, for women and men, and a bestseller as a perfume oil too.
6. Lattafa Angham
Lattafa Angham
Vanilla, lavender and cocoa: Angham is a modern, elegant gourmand for women in a strikingly beautiful bottle.
7. Lattafa Asad Bourbon
Lattafa Asad Bourbon
The boozy version of Asad: bourbon, cardamom, amber and wood. Warm, masculine and perfect for a cold evening.
8. Lattafa Yara Candy
Lattafa Yara Candy
Yara, but sweeter: cotton candy, raspberries and vanilla. Playful and young – the favourite of many teenagers and twenty-somethings.
9. Fragrance Couture Vanilla Tobacco Blend
Fragrance Couture Vanilla Tobacco Blend
Tobacco, vanilla and dried fruit in a rich, spicy-sweet composition. A warm, refined men’s scent for winter.
10. El-Nabil Royal Gold parfumolie
El-Nabil Royal Gold parfumolie
Our best-selling perfume oil is a gourmand at heart: amber, vanilla and a touch of fruit, without alcohol. Small bottle, months of enjoyment.
Tips for wearing gourmands in winter
- Spray on clothing. Wool and cotton hold sweet scents for hours – Khamrah on a coat can still be smelled the next day.
- Less is more. Gourmands are powerful; two or three sprays are enough in closed spaces.
- Layer with oil. A perfume oil under the spray (for example Royal Gold or Choco Musk oil) makes the scent deeper and longer-lasting.
Also read our Lattafa scent guide or browse the Lattafa Top 25.