Maison Mataha 2020 EDP

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Escapade Gourmande

by Vincent Ricord

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Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Vincent Ricord. Escapade Gourmande opens with Sugar Cane, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Musk and Benzoin. Maison Mataha's Escapade Gourmande carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Playful
  • Luxurious
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Escapade Gourmande Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sugar Cane100%
Heartas listed
Vanilla58%
Tonka Bean42%
Baseas listed
Benzoin51%
Musk49%

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 Casual

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.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Maison Mataha says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Escapade Gourmande opens with a blast of raw, crystalline sugar cane, quickly melting into a rich vanilla and tonka bean heart. It’s a photorealistic crème brûlée, all burnt sugar and creamy custard, eventually settling into a warm, musky base. The benzoin adds a subtle depth, preventing it from being overly simplistic, though some sniff out an almond-like powderiness.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September

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