Le Monde Gourmand 2017 EDP

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Chai Épicé

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Le Monde Gourmand Chai Épicé is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Chai Épicé opens with Violet and Fig, settles into a heart of Musk and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Blond Woods. Le Monde Gourmand's Chai Épicé carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Chai Épicé is a sweet-shop gourmand that's divisive on whether it actually smells like chai, but universally praised for its cozy, spicy charm. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight for the price, if you don't mind the misleading name.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
  • Sweet
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Chai Épicé Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fig57%
Violet43%
Heartas listed
Musk64%
Lily of the Valley36%
Baseas listed
Blond Woods100%

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its sweet and musky gourmand character makes it an ideal choice for casual outings and dates, offering a comforting, inviting aura. While some find it office-appropriate due to its mild projection, its sweetness might be too much for formal settings or active wear.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Don't let the name fool you, this is less about chai and more about a warm, spiced hug. It opens with a delicate, almost sweet fig, quickly sweetened and mellowed by a creamy, vanilla-tinged musk. The lily of the valley is largely MIA, replaced by a bakery-like aroma of cinnamon and gingerbread, grounding into soft, comforting blond woods. It's a gourmand without being aggressively sugary, perfect for snuggling up.

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