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Sweet Perfumes & Attars
Sweet scents, called gourmand in the perfume trade, borrow from the kitchen: vanilla, caramel, coffee, chocolate, honey, tonka bean, praline and ripe fruit. They are warm, cosy and easy to like, which is why they are a favourite with college students and a safe gift. Most are balanced with musk, woods or a little spice so they stay wearable rather than sugary, and many are unisex. Attars come in 3 to 24 ml, from ₹99 for 3 ml, and Pure Perfume sprays come in 30 to 200 ml.
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PV Nine PM Rebel
Granny Smith Apple, Mandarin, Pineapple
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PV Pasific Chill
Black Currant, Citron, Coriander
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PV Yumm Pistachio Gelato
Bergamot, Cardamom, Hazelnut
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PV Black Opiyum
Orange Blossom, Pear, Pink Pepper
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Bergamot, Cardamom, Hazelnut
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About Sweet Perfumes & Attars
What "sweet" means in a perfume
A gourmand scent is one you could almost eat. Vanilla and tonka bean are the backbone, soft and creamy. Caramel, praline and candy floss are sugary. Coffee and cocoa are sweet but slightly bitter, which keeps them grown-up. Fruits such as cherry, raspberry, pear and coconut add a juicy top. The best sweet scents balance all that with something drier, like cedar, patchouli, musk or a pinch of saffron, so they do not tire you by the afternoon.
When to wear sweet scents in Indian weather
Sweet scents shine in the cooler months, on December evenings and in air-conditioned malls, cinemas and offices. In the heat, sweetness gets louder and can feel heavy, so in summer use one dab or one spray and keep the richer vanillas for the night. Fruity sweet scents are lighter and work better on warm days than caramel or chocolate. In a small office or a car, go easy: a little sweetness is pleasant, too much is not.
Sweet attar or sweet spray?
Sweet notes are heavy base notes, so they last well in both forms. An attar keeps the sweetness close to your skin, which is perfect if you like it but do not want to fill the room. A Pure Perfume spray spreads the fruity top notes further and suits parties and evenings out. If you find sprays too loud, the attar version is the softer way to wear a gourmand.
What to buy first
If you are not sure you like sweet scents, start with a vanilla and musk blend, the gentlest of the family. If you already love coffee or chocolate, go straight to those. Men who want sweetness without smelling like dessert should look for vanilla mixed with spice, amber or oud. And because these scents are so easy to like, a sweet attar in a small size makes a good first gift.
Top picks
- PV Candy Musk Luxe attar: coconut milk, caramel and candy floss over musk and vanilla, a playful unisex sweet, from ₹299 for 6 ml
- PV Shanaaya attar: tangerine, heliotrope and tropical fruit over sandalwood, vanilla and white musk, from ₹249 for 6 ml
- PV Coffee attar: coffee, cacao, caramel and vanilla for anyone who loves the smell of a coffee house, from ₹199 for 6 ml
- PV Kandy attar: caramel, soft powder, benzoin and vanilla, listed for women, from ₹199 for 6 ml
- PV Bom Shell attar: cherry, red peony and vanilla, a fruity sweet for women, from ₹199 for 6 ml
- PV Wow Oud attar: raspberry and osmanthus over oud and amber, sweet with a dark edge for evenings, listed for women, from ₹299 for 6 ml
Questions we get asked
What is a gourmand perfume?
A gourmand is a perfume built on edible notes such as vanilla, caramel, coffee, chocolate or fruit. "Gourmand" is simply the perfume trade's word for sweet.
Are sweet perfumes only for women?
No. Many of our sweet scents are unisex, and men often wear vanilla with spice, amber or oud. Each product page says who a scent was made for.
Is a sweet perfume good for the office?
A light one, in a small amount, is fine. Keep the richest caramel and chocolate scents for evenings and weekends.
Do sweet perfumes last long?
Usually yes. Vanilla, tonka and caramel are base notes and are among the last to fade, especially in attar form.
Can I layer a sweet attar with another scent?
Yes. A dab of vanilla under an oud or a fresh citrus scent is a popular trick. Our guide on layering attars and perfumes shows how.
Read next: Fragrance families explained · Perfume notes explained · How to layer attars and perfumes
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