Delicious Bouquet

Is it a vanilla-lemon or lemon-vanilla opening? Oh, I do not know, and, honestly, - I do not care. Those two are simply sublime and are perfectly equal in their exquisite execution. The lemon is an Amalfi one, I am prepared to stake my name, pride and nose on it (did I just go too far? LOL!) It is sharp as a a Renaissance stiletto blade and bright and vivid as the Venetian Carnival mask. It's not a linear, boring citrus, no, - this one is a live, gregarious and aromatic one. It has an immense character and panache. Vanilla is cloud-like, plush and feathery. It is not cloying, not overly sugary or thick, - it looks like it's made of staff what cherubs (those little cute babies, not the ones from the Book of Enoch) play and rest upon. Divine. Rum and sugar are also affectionate and velour-like. They maintain the etherial sweetness, giving it richer hues, and yet do not overload the scent with their prowess and intensity. The notes of the "Delicious Bouquet" are old Flemish school painting-like, - fine and precise, creating a realistic and sumptuous image, without overloading one's senses. Whipped cream and honey are powdery and smooth and give the fragrance its unmistakable flow, silky-sleek and milk-like. They are but ruffles on the surface, never waves or whirlpools. The lemon permeates the entire composition, maintaining its intensity and reflecting off the surfaces of other notes as a ray of light, dispersing, bouncing, and exploding into a myriad of riveting and delightful sparks. Knowing just how volatile the citruses notes are - this is nothing short of a miracle. Caramel and tonka are the best of themselves neither plasticky nor dusty. Musk becomes one with the lemon and maintains the freshness and zest, anchoring and elevating the entire bouquet. There is hardly more to add. Projection is wonderful and self-assured, sillage is superb. If you also want to see in colours what I just described in scent, have a peek at the JAN DAVIDSZ DE HEEM (UTRECHT 1606-1684 ANTWERP) - which went for GBP 3,670,000 in July 2025 at Chritstie's. Just like the "Delicious Bouquet" - not nearly enough value for a true masterpiece.

This one blindsided me - in a good way. I've sat with it for a few weeks to be able to fully express what's going on here. I got it looking for a delectable, lemony gourmand. What I get is the other side of the coin, or rather, the back view of the theater set. I see the comparisons to D&G and, unfortunately, I have never smelled that one so I can't say how it compares. The first time I wore this I KNEW it can be a credible dupe for Alien Essence Absolue. After a few weeks, my opinion has not changed. Yes, all the listed notes are "there." But most of what I'm smelling is the myrrh, amber, and chewy vanilla-caramel of EA. The lemon is either short-lived or completely ensconced in this syrupy-balsamic drama. It replaces the offputting menthol of EA, while still representing the freshness needed to balance the whole affair. It's too much for warm weather unless it's very dry. Today is a cool, rainy day and Delicious Bouquet is delighting me with its hot, moody, incense-laden cakiness.

I found a new love with this perfume! I have Devotion, but somehow I reach for this bottle more often than the other. They share the same DNA but this is a lot easier to layer with another perfume. I love how they are interchangeable in the dry down, but the journey to get there is different. This starts off as a boozy tart dessert. Citrus, rum, and sugar encasing white flowers and it all makes so much sense. Like all the notes are meant to be mixed. They’re not clashing, but rather complementing. The musk becomes dominant in the dry down, and by that time, this perfume is straight up Devotion. 1:1 similar, like no mistaking it at all. This lasts super long both on skin and clothes. Like I wore it for my 16-hour shift and I can still smell it on me the next day. It’s garnered me a lot of compliments, sometimes uncomfortable ones, because of how delicious I smell wearing this. I guess you could say it lives up to its name, Delicious Bouquet.

I’ve tried Devotion OG, Victoria by Lattafa, and Delicious Bouquet by Afnan. Delicious Bouquet is basically the OG on steroids, while Victoria is the lighter, airier version with the worst, most disappointing drydown. Delicious Bouquet hits hard; super sweet, syrupy, and lemony. Think honey, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, vanilla, mixed to a thick pudding consistency and a little caramel drizzle, but without the whipped cream people talk about. Despite all that lemon, it feels strangely warm, probably from the rum and honey. Honestly, it’s much warmer than the OG, which makes it terrible in summer. On hot days it turns into straight-up burning lemon candy on my skin after a couple of hours. Personally, I prefer the Lira DNA over Devotion, so I can’t see myself finishing a bottle of this. I’m still stuck with my decants. But if you love the Devotion style, Delicious Bouquet is a solid fragrance with strong sillage and longevity.

When I just received it, it was not very well blended, I sprayed it and let it sit for three days only and it was sooo much better. So I guess with time it will be even better. It’s a beautiful fragrance! Very citrusy sweet at the opening and the citrus doesn’t go away during the whole journey. Then I noticed the orange blossom and after about 40 min It got sweeter with prominent caramel notes. I sprayed it at night and in the morning 10 hours later I still had a citrus sweet smell on my arm. So I think when it fully macerates it will be a beast mode fragrance. It’s the type of gourmand that you can still wear in the summer because of the constant citrus note. Well done Afnan!

Przepiękny cytrusowy zapach!! W otwarciu bardzo podobny do devotion (prawie identyczny). Przez parę pierwszych minut wyczuwałam cytrusy bardziej cytrynę niż pomarańcze, miód, karmel. Później zaczęłam wyczuwać wanilię, całość bardzo ładnie się łączy natomiast moim zdaniem w afnan bardziej wyczuwam cytrusy w połączeniu ze słodyczą miodu/karmelu a w devotion połaczenie cytrusów i wanilii. Oba zapachy są piękne natomiast w devotion zawsze czegoś mi brakowało, jakby był zbyt ostry zbyt cytrusowy. Ten jest nieco bardziej słodki, jest fajnym zamiennikiem kultowego zapachu od D&G. Trwałość okej z tym że po czasie (może 3 h) jest raczej bliskoskórny. Za tę cenę warto;)

Never tried D&G Devotion, so cannot compare it. Caramel, vanilla, honey-creamy with hints of rum. That's the first impression. The lemon didn't stay very noticeable on my skin, so I've started this habit of adding a spray of Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine (when I feel like smelling oranges) or Cédrat Enivrant (when I feel like smelling limes). It usually stays for 10-12 hours, but that was when I didn't do any heavy physical activities. For me, Delicious Bouquet is like, coming into the kitchen when someone is making a caramel vanilla spread while someone else is grating and squeezing lemon. It's not plain, it's unusual. Love it.

Oh my. This is Devotion 2.0. When I first sprayed it, I didn't have any expectations. I know that ME fragrances need to macerate to reach their full potential. But this. This is strong. It starts with a very prominent boozy lemon, that stays present until the scent fades. After 1 hour or so, every note blends and combines to the point that everything you can smell is a delicious, sugary, vanillic lemon cake, perfectly made. Longevity is 6 hours more or less, but I know that it will stay longer on the skin in a couple of months.

This is so delicious. It’s lemons, custard, caramel, and some rum. It’s sweet, lemony, rich, boozy, and totally gourmand. Yes it does resemble Victoria, but Victoria doesn’t feel as rich and deep, it doesn’t have the rum and caramel in smelling here. Victoria also smells like vanilla not this thick custard. I love both, but prefer Delicious Bouquet. It’s just a bit deeper. Victoria is good for hotter weather since it’s lighter and I notice the freshness of the neroli more.

I own both victoria and delicious bouquet and i love both. I wouldnt say they are the exact same, but they are sisters. Victoria to me is more lighter, perfect for summer and spring, while delicious bouquet is warmer and richer perfect for fall and winter I cant choose one and the other, they both fill 2 roles and smell really nice !

The advertisement is misleading; the package looks like it would be another bianco latte dupe but this is 1:1 to devotion. Its nice lemon panacotta scent. Its not a beast mode but last all day on clothes. I purchased it for 18€ in sales but even for full price 30€ its better value than OG.

This is literally D&G Devotion intense but on steroids this is really strong and very long lasting they take the original DNA and made it so much sweeter this is gorgeous it’s a creamy vanilla lemon rum gourmand with added notes of honey and whipped cream it’s very well done

This is great. In addition to the strong citrus and (no buttery) vanilla, there is also a subtle balsamic note (to my nose similar to Vanilla 28, for example)which makes the scent a little deeper and a bit more masculine without being spicy. Afnan makes quality, definitely.

I enjoy the lemon start when I spray it, then later it seems to turn to a sweet sugary caramel, and finishes off boozy when dried on my skin. It’s strong, lasts on my clothes, and overall hasn’t disappointed me. A great add on for the retail price

Gorgeous lemon panacotta with caramel drizzle. This is a close cousin of DG Devotion and I find the lemon to be strong at first but the caramel in the last is magically sweet and cozy.

If lemon panna cotta had a perfume twin, this would be it. Sweet, creamy, a little boozy, and it lasts forever. Delicious Bouquet is dessert in a bottle, no crumbs.

I'm not a fan of D&G Devotion, but I love Delicious Bouquet. Its like a crystalized sugared candied lemon with a vanilla caramel drizzle

Gorgeous vanilla fragrance with a hint of pretty florals. This is my go-to spring and summer vanilla!

This is a confusing perfume for me, and it's definitely a tale of two halves. For the 1st part of the fragrance journey, the lemon is sort of screechy and gives me dreaded 'cleaning product' vibes. Welp! It certainly doesn't blend well with the other notes in the perfume. It's a brutal fight between caramel and lemon, the lemon being the winner everytime. The 2nd part of the fragrance journey is very interesting! At some point, the lemon fades into the background and the caramel takes the centre stage... And it's the most delicious sugared caramel i've ever smelled. You are left saying 'Holy cow what is this dry down? It's intoxicating!' So this is definitely a Devotion dupe, you can't deny it, however this is less well blended at the top, yet darker and richer at the dry down. I am so conflicted?!

Delicious Bouquet by Afnan opens with a burst of candied orange peel and bright citrus. As it dries down, soft vanilla and a touch of spice add warmth and sweetness. The overall impression is girly, cheerful, and candy-like, with a sunny summer-to-autumn vibe. This is not a “corporate office” type of fragrance — it’s more about creating a cozy, happy mood, whether worn outdoors or at home. It would also make a lovely gift for a younger woman. There’s some depth here without being too complex or overpowering, making it easy to enjoy and very mass-appealing. The DNA will feel familiar to most fragrance lovers, so it really comes down to choosing the version that resonates with you most.