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So Delicious

by Amandine Galliano

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Novellista So Delicious is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Amandine Galliano. So Delicious opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Pistachio, settles into a heart of Saffron and Peanut, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Honey. Novellista's So Delicious carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive gourmand. Some rave about its delicious, complex sweetness, balancing creamy pistachio and honey with a spicy kick. Others get a cheap, synthetic vibe, or a surprisingly masculine drydown. Definitely not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Sensual
  • Modern
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So Delicious Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet gourmand nature and moderate projection make it a great choice for dates and casual wear, especially in cooler weather, where it can provide comfort without being overwhelming. The sweetness limits its suitability for formal events or the office, as it can be quite dominant.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

About

Imagine a creamy pistachio dessert, infused with the warm spice of cardamom and a zesty бергамот opening. The heart unfolds with a sticky, golden honey, enriched by a subtle, leathery saffron. The drydown settles into a comforting embrace of rich vanilla and sweet tonka bean, softened by a clean, musky finish. It's a gourmand that plays with contrasts - both bright and deep, innocent and intriguing.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October

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