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Escapade Gourmande by Maison Mataha

Men Women 2020

Perfumer
Vincent Ricord

Description

Escapade Gourmande by Maison Mataha is an oriental vanilla fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2020, this composition features the olfactory signature of Vincent Ricord. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with a top of sugar cane, a heart of vanilla and tonka bean, and a woody, creamy base of benzoin and musk.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 36%
  • Spring 18%
  • Summer 10%
  • Autumn 36%
  • Day 52%
  • Night 48%

Key notes

Community

1,811 votes

  • Positive 75%
  • Negative 8.1%
  • Neutral 17%
positive reviews 1.8 k community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentWinter CharacterFeminine

The olfactory pyramid

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In the collection

Leading answer I want it

11,238 votes

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Leading answer Winter

1,979 votes

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Leading answer Day

1,117 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Escapade Gourmande

Main accord vanilla Year 2020 Gender Men · Women Perfumer Vincent Ricord

Escapade Gourmande by Maison Mataha is an oriental vanilla fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2020, this composition features the olfactory signature of Vincent Ricord. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with a top of sugar cane, a heart of vanilla and tonka bean, and a woody, creamy base of benzoin and musk.

Sweet and gourmand Spices Resins and balsams

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

807 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

788 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

859 votes

Value perception

Leading answer A little expensive

762 votes

Most talked about

Notes and topics that come up most in 11 reviews.

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Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.

  1. I know it doesn’t contain coffee, yet it smells just like Amore Caffe. I absolutely love that initial burnt sugar note, all driven by an incredibly deep vanilla. It’s as if you took the coffee out of Amore and were left with just that caramelised sensation from the dry-down.

    • Vanilla

  2. samucel87

    It’s been a right letdown. The opening smells of burnt sugar, pretty repulsive, and nothing else comes through, especially right when you first spray it. Then, as it dries down, I suppose it does improve… but that burnt sugar note lingers in the background. The vanilla they’ve used here is devilishly good… I understand its reputation in the dry-down; it’s highly addictive, you just want to smell it more and more. Unfortunately, the opening is so off-putting that I can’t bear it long enough to enjoy the dry-down. I’ll give it a few more chances on my skin over the coming weeks and will post an update.

    • Vanilla

  3. samucel87

    I didn’t like it at all in the beginning. A rather repulsive burnt sugar note, especially in the opening, where I couldn’t smell anything else. Then, as it dried down, things improved… but that burnt sugar note remains, lingering in the background. It improves significantly; the vanilla they’ve used here is devilishly good… I understand its fame in the dry-down; it’s highly addictive, you want to smell it more and more. But unfortunately, its opening scares me too much to endure it and reach the dry-down. I’ll give it more chances on my skin these weeks and will post an update.

    • Vanilla

  4. Mariiablackout

    It smells about 90% like the Yves Rocher Vanilla Cologne. I love it. It bears no resemblance to Bianco Latte; it might even be closer to the musky-sweet touch of Yum Boudoir.

    • Vanilla
    • Sweet
    • Musky

  5. vainilena

    What a delight. At first, that burnt sugar smell in the opening put me off a bit, but as it dried down a little, it gave way to one of the finest vanillas I’ve ever smelled. It’s not a heavy or pastry-like vanilla, but a warm one with that gourmand touch from the sugar note. For a gourmand lover, it’s a must-have. If it’s true that it’s not powerful and doesn’t have much of a trail, the longevity is incredible; I noticed it the next day. I understand what puts people off is the price, but as a vanilla fan, I’m absolutely thrilled.

    • Vanilla
    • Longevity
    • Price

  6. vainilena

    What a delightful perfume. At first, I was put off by the burnt sugar smell in the opening, but the best comes when you let it settle a bit, giving way to one of the finest vanillas I’ve ever smelled. It’s not a heavy or pastry-like vanilla, but rather a warm one with that gourmand touch from the sugar note. As a gourmand lover, it’s a must-have. If it’s true that it’s not a powerful scent and doesn’t have much of a trail, the longevity is incredible; I could even detect it the next day after applying it. I understand what puts people off is the price, but as a vanilla fan, I’m absolutely thrilled.

    • Vanilla
    • Longevity
    • Price

  7. Gourmand Bottle

    One of the sweetest vanillas to come out recently, but watch out: although it’s an extract, its projection is low. I don’t understand the TikTok or internet hype, especially with that price. Exaggerated or paid reviews don’t deceive: it doesn’t ‘fill rooms’ as they say, which is a pity because it smells lovely. It lasts about five hours and then weakens, needing re-application. Don’t misunderstand me, I love the scent, but for that price, I prefer other options that offer a better experience and performance. EDIT: In the end, fate took a turn, and I bought it. Since I tried it, I couldn’t stop wanting it; I adore gourmands. Although I still think the projection is weak, the longevity has pleasantly surprised me, and I enjoy every application.

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    • Longevity
    • Price
    • Sillage

  8. Gourmand Bottle

    One of the sweetest vanillas of the season, but watch out: being an extract, its projection is low. I don’t understand the TikTok or internet hype, especially with that price. Exaggerated or paid reviews don’t deceive: it doesn’t ‘fill rooms’ as they say, which is a pity because it smells lovely. It lasts about five hours and then weakens, needing re-application. Don’t misunderstand me, I love the scent, but for that price, I prefer other options that offer a better experience and performance. EDIT: In the end, fate took a turn, and I bought it. Since I tried it, I couldn’t stop wanting it; I adore gourmands. Although I still think the projection is weak, the longevity has pleasantly surprised me, and I enjoy every application.

    • Vanilla
    • Longevity
    • Price
    • Sillage

  9. AlondraM

    It smells like vanilla ice cream… I’m not sure if I want to literally smell like that, to be honest.

    • Vanilla

  10. LindaDenise

    It smells like a vanilla biscuit, sweet and comforting. It’s an extract and lasts all day. By the way, it smells very similar to BBW’s Vanilla Bean Noe.

    • Vanilla
    • Longevity
    • Sweet