Escapade Gourmande
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Melipona
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper sweet shop bomb - sugary vanilla with a hint of burnt caramel, it's either a tooth-achingly delicious dream or a one-way ticket to play-doh city. Divisive but adored by gourmand lovers, if you can get past the price and potential "cat pee", you're in for a treat.
This is a beautifully smooth, airy vanilla that sadly suffers from performance issues despite its alluring qualities. Many find it too fleeting, likening it to expensive flavoured water, so sample before committing - especially at this price point.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 4% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 0% |
| Sweet | 64% | 60% |
| Warm | 15% | 22% |
| Woody | 4% | 14% |
| Earthy | 6% | 7% |
| Animalic | 13% | 14% |
| Fresh | 5% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its intensely sweet and sometimes potent sillage makes it less suitable for an office, but it's a stellar choice for casual wear given its comforting gourmand profile. For dates, its sensual and delicious nature makes it quite appealing, though it might be a bit too sweet for very formal events. It's clearly not designed for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and simple, pleasant vanilla DNA make it suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. It could work for intimate dates due to its sensual warmth, but its weak performance would limit its impact in formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Amber, Powdery accords and Musk, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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