Écrin de Fumée
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Fève Gourmande
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a rum-soaked, chocolate-dusted humidor in a bottle. A divisive concoction that some hail as a masterpiece of boozy, smoky cacao, others find too challenging or just plain old-fashioned. Definitely not for the faint of heart or those seeking a sweet, simple gourmand.
Guerlain's Fève Gourmande is a divisive beast. For some, it's a sublime, boozy chocolate masterpiece - Christmas in a bottle. For others, it's a short-lived, dusty Tootsie Roll or even medicinal cherry syrup. Sample it before you drop serious cash.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 10% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 0% | 7% |
| Sweet | 32% | 27% |
| Warm | 29% | 28% |
| Woody | 15% | 8% |
| Earthy | 32% | 29% |
| Animalic | 1% | 0% |
| Fresh | 0% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its rich, boozy, and smoky character makes it entirely unsuitable for office or sport. However, its dark and mysterious allure shines on dates and formal evenings, especially in cooler weather, though some report disappointing longevity and projection for a scent of this profile.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This gourmand is quite rich and luxurious, making it fantastic for dates and formal occasions where its seductive warmth can shine. Its moderate sillage and longevity mean it's not overpowering, but perhaps too indulgent for a typical office environment where something fresher might be preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Cacao, Rum accords and Smoke, Cacao Pod notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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