Guerlain 2023 EDP

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Fève Gourmande

by Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain Fève Gourmande is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Delphine Jelk. Fève Gourmande settles into a heart of Smoke, Cacao Pod, Spicy Notes, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Guerlain's Fève Gourmande carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Gourmand
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
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Fève Gourmande Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Cacao Pod17%
Rose17%
Rum17%
Smoke17%
Spicy Notes17%
Tea17%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Fève Gourmande bursts open with a rich, warm spice, quickly settling into a luxurious cocoa heart. Dark chocolate powder with a boozy rum undertone is ever-present, sometimes leaning towards a jammy, smoky rose. A whisper of earthy patchouli and subtle tea notes provide depth, preventing it from becoming overly sweet, though some perceive a powdery, almost biscuit-like dry down.

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