Fève Gourmande

Fève Gourmande (Store test, Guerlain Boutique Thailand) I was on a quest for my first guerlain. I know, I was looking more popular scent. (SDV, Tonka, Angelie, Neroli) My closest one is Neroli Outrenoir. But it is not quite right. I sam a few more. Santal Pao Rosa, Bois d Amande. Neroli pue sud. Iris Toraffie last feve gourmand. (Jasmine too). Feve gourmand got me with very beautiful Chocolate opening, however the scent turn undescribeable, I was thinking yeah another miss for me. But, Feve Gourmand when it reach final dry down around 1 hours post wear. This speaks to me. It is becomes vanilla powdery with chocolate nuance, mild rose support and dominant patchouli. It is very high scale feel that any of my fragrance can not give. It is not strong, most skin scent. But this speak to me. Let’s see a few more. If you are still walking this way, You’ will be first mon guerlain. If my idea is correct, Iris Toraffie and Bois d’ amande will also pass too. ===== Fève Gourmande Guerlain "Olfactive of French Chocolate Box" I personally think that Fève Gourmande is very romantic scent. This is modern-amber base fragrance, Guerlain aesthetic but in another direction. As scent first blast, It is very amber your could feel the sweetness creep in. Sudden, Slight waxy feel similar to the way you peel the plastic warp of the box. You start to open the box of confetti. It greeting you with milk chocolate scent. Bitter dark tea replicas the texture of chocolate, while Milk Vanilla and Powdery Tonka create test of chocolate. Dopamine take over as rose ambient buzz out. hazy. Red Velvet, like one of those valentine chocolate ad. Your eyes glaze over as the box of chocolate is assorted. colorful, eye-candy. You don't know what to choose. you pick one of them, it seems you bite into Liquor filled one. so Intoxicatingly tasty, you feel you should stop now but so tempted. You can't resist the temptation, you go for another one. This time you get Hazelnut one. Crunchy, Nutty. You lose control over yourself now and keep on going, slip your mind. It just a pleasure enjoyment. The box is now empty, you ate all chocolates. It left you with white chocolate card box. No more chocolate left. Like a texture of white powder. but you could still sniff a chocolate aroma That linger, as it left the chocolate tail over classic white vanilla-tonka in Guerlain manner. Patchouli start to show. it is now turn to a classic Guerlain perfume. But it leaves you the tails of chocolate, like a trace of chocolate in your mouth. Wait for you to intrigue again. ... Feve Gourmand, Predominantly by modern amber, use Bitter tea note to make a classic vanilla / Tonka. Feel darker more full body. I believe this uterlize vetiver to certain degrees however in this, feel clean so I think it syn. vetiver. Rose add red ambient, and somehow I pick up trace of Ylang-Ylang in clean manner in this when dry down. Maybe, add a body to a scent. The Patchouli is clean and it leaves nice skin scent on your skin. I don't think scent is gone easily.. this go quite heavy on modern amber however your nose might just get use to it. It leaves nice skin scent when dry-down. Feve Gourmand by Guerlain, base on slight more on Imaginary Interpretation. If you looking for another direction, more like real interpretation of Chocolate. I am highly suggest Melt my Heart - Orris Cake with strong Smoke Guaiacol, barely sweet.

Sampling Guerlain Feve Gourmande, released in 2023 as the updated name for Gourmand Coquin as part of the L’Art & La Matiere collection, essentially, and even though I am familiar with and love Gourmand Coquin, I was curious to see if there were any differences, so I bought a sample of Feve Gourmande. Overall, it’s very similar, its sweet and spicy blend of chocolate, rose, rum, spice, vanilla providing a pretty sensational experience and a gourmand lover’s dream, the rose playing very effectively off of the sweet (but not too sweet), spicy, boozy blend of gourmand notes. It’s really a stunner, and I’m quite delighted that this new rendition smells pretty much identical to its earlier incarnation, which is great, as most of us despise reformulations, the least desirable form of change. My only guess, without yet doing a side-by-side, is that the opening of Feve Gourmande is ever so slightly less spicy/sharp than the opening of Gourmand Coquin, but that’s not a huge concern, that initial bite. Feve Gourmande is EDP concentration and is sold in the US via the house website as well as department stores like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, with retail pricing of $425 for 100ml, which is quite pricey, but not a gigantic leap from $275 for 75ml, which I recall being the pricing in the late 2010s. Still, the 100ml-only size offering is limiting, so you’d really have to love and frequently wear this in order to even consider buying it. In conclusion, though, I love it and it’s pretty much the same as exceptional Gourmand Coquin., 9 out of 10

After a few tests of this fragrance I think that I can now make a proper review of it. SCENT: This is a very nice light chocolate scent, imagine the scent of a smore with a stronger more prominent graham cracker, a lighter marshmallow backing it up for sweetness, and some warm chocolate, you can almost differentiate every note when you first spray it on, and while it starts to mature on the skin you get a faint rose note that really compliments the chocolate and also smooths everything out, leaving you with a light creamy marshmellow with a light chocolate note. LONGEVITY: For me the longevity is 4-5 hours with 1-2 sprays (Then again I they were both on my arm which could have rubbed off) so I would do at least 4-5 sprays. SILLAGE: This doesn't really project that much, definitely wouldn't fill a room but people near you will defineitly smell you if you wear enough of it. RATING: After considering all of this I give this fragrance a strong 9.5/10, this is probably the best scent I have smelt this year, what it doesn't have in sillage and longevity it makes up for in scent, I'd say that the 200ml is more worth it and if you can find a tester usually they go for $400 so that's pretty affordable considering the price per ml, this would be a great signature scent and could even be a daily if you wanted, I will be purchasing this soon.

The Gourmand to defeat all gourmands. This makes you want to sell off half your collection just to ensure bottles upon back up bottles. I cannot stop smelling myself whenever i wear this. I thought the cacao would be the star of the show based on the reviews, but it’s actually the rum. This is the most accurate rum note that I’ve come across- it reminds you of that deep, dark sweet Caribbean rum; not too boozy and synthetic as I find with many niche rum notes. I don’t understand how any gourmand lover can hate on this- you literally smell like a boozy sweet rum dusted with the finest earthy cacao powder. The cacao is sweet and floral- it’s definitely NOT a generic milk-chocolate or chocolate “cakey” note. The tea and spice notes gorgeously settle in after the 2 hour mark. I was concerned about performance, but I still smell this about 8 hours later. I haven’t come across anything like Feve Gorumande. The closest thing I can think of is if you were to replace the fig note in Gris Charnel with spiced rum. One of the few niche scents that I would rate worthy of the retail price tag (though Guerlain is not niche by definition I consider their craftsmanship to punch above niche). Feve is so special that I actually plan to treat myself and personalize my next bottle with Guerlain.

Wearing this today—perfect for a snowy, cold day. I'll start by saying I've never smelled Gourmand Coquin so I can't compare. Although I do think "Gourmand Coquin" is a prettier name. The scent itself is super elegant and nicely balanced...what an opening! You get an initial blast of dark cocoa, that creamy Guerlain vanilla and a touch of spices (mostly nutmeg, some cinnamon). It reminds me of a holiday rum cake. I also get a very faint hint of smoke which keeps it from getting all-too cloying. About ten minutes in, a soft powdery rose peeks through. I like powdery rose so for me this was a nice addition. I will say, the rose is ghost-like, virtually undetectable. But it has its function—taking the composition from a dessert to an actual perfume. Not really picking up the patchouli note so don't let that scare you. The only thing that keeps me on the fence is the tea note. I'm not a fan of tea in my scents. Overall, it's pretty. I'll finish the sample for sure but as of now, it's not FB worthy. Edit: After having worn this a few days, I can honestly say that the late dry down stage is my favorite part of FG. A nice haze of tonka, musk and dry cocoa powder. I flew through my samples. If it weren't for the ridiculous prices and large sizes, I'd buy a bottle.

Impressions over time: The first time I tried this, the opening hit really cinnamon. The second time, it started out strongly cacao. (It was colder. Maybe that's the difference?) Nonetheless, it's dark and chocolatey and rich and a little earthy. For the first ten minutes, I get cacao and spices, including cinnamon, which I'm really sensitive to. Perfumer's rum is also prominent. After fifteen minutes, it's still cacao, but there's a little bit of patchouli, or maybe tea, something dirty. Half an hour in, the chocolate and rum are fading, and the patchouli and tea are coming into the forefront. After a couple of hours, the cacao is still detectable, but it has equal billing with a not-too-filthy patchouli; it's linear after that. 12 hours later it's basically down to skin, but still there. I love the first hour of this, although my spouse does not. This is in no way a milk chocolate smell—we're talking 90% cacao, rum with cinnamon stick garnishes, and bodies slightly sweaty from the dance floor. I really wish that first block of slightly dirtied chocolate stayed around for longer, but on me it fades quite a bit. And ugh, I really do love it, but at $400 a bottle I guess there is probably another perfume out there for me. Still, I am conflicted.

So when Fève Gourmande first came out, I marked this as ‘dislike’ as my nose wasn’t ready for gourmand or sweetness of any kind. Sweet was my enemy, until I discovered premium and quality notes. Turns out I’m just a gourmand snob. A prime example of a loud and shouty version of Fève Gourmande is Arabian Oud’s Resala, which smacks you in the face with cacao and vanilla sharpness. Another bad example is Coco Musk, which screamed at me until my head hurt. I just got burned by nasty gourmands. Fève Gourmande is a refined gourmand that’s unsweet, dry and powdery - it’s the dark chocolate end of the confectionery spectrum. Fève Gourmande is dusted dark chocolate powder on a warm amber base with red rose petals and transcendent loose face powder. I don’t get the rum or any booze on my skin. I like that the base is a feminine makeup style loose face powder scent as it lightens with heaviness that chocolate often brings. To describe this way too simplistically, it’s like you dusted some premium cocoa powder into your luxury loose face powder. And I find this to be a divine mix of scents. The downside: longevity isn’t great. For the first hour I smell incredible but then it slowly fades and after 4 hours I think it’s gone. I still adore it though.

Okay but let’s talk about that chocolate note for a second—because not all gourmands are created equal. Guerlain Fève Gourmande? She’s not your average sugar rush. This is a full-on decadent chocolate–rum fantasy: rich, boozy, and dressed to the nines. Think molten cacao with a velvet blazer and a glass of something expensive in hand. It’s miles more refined than Montale Chocolate Greedy, which—don’t get me wrong—is fun, but leans more straight-up dessert counter than haute patisserie. And then... Serge Lutens Écrin de Fumée enters the chat and just casually raises the bar. Now we’re in deeper, smokier territory—less edible, more enigmatic. The sweetness is still there, but it’s wrapped in this sultry haze that feels almost intellectual. Like, this is chocolate that reads philosophy and disappears into a cloud of incense. So yeah—Fève Gourmande is indulgent, elevated, and gorgeous. But Écrin de Fumée? That’s where things get interesting.

Guerlain Feve Gourmand is similar to the original Gourmand Coquin in my opinion but projects a little more. Beautifully balanced chocolate that’s not nauseating, made with cocoa butter oil and sugar with rose jam smeared on top. The rum in this is subtle, as if the chocolate was on the fire melting and some splashes were added. Some nutmeg sprinkled in too. The cooled chocolate afterwards is what this is. The texture doesn’t feel like an extremely hard chocolate bar. The texture is more of a solid but still moldable and chewy form of chocolate. There is also a dried fruit tobacco kind of light smoky, sweetness in here that I’m loving. I can maybe sneak this into all of spring and fall because the rose is just as present to me, mellowing the chocolate. Tribeca is deeper so that will remain as for late fall and all of winter. We'll see, this may become boozier with time, so I may just wear it when it's cool only.

Feve Gourmande reminds me of ruby chocolate; a pink aroma with notes of red berries combined with a slight tangy tartness. It also carries a delicate sweetness and creamy cocoa scent like traditional milk Belgian chocolates that are mellow but unmistakably rich. I’m literally addicted to this scent. It’s mouthwatering and indulgent where it evokes the feelings of warmth and pleasure. Feve Gourmande is not a beast mode however your presence will be known and you will create the most delicious memorable aura. I own both FG and Gourmand Coquin and to my nose GC is boozier, spicer, rosier, with softer chocolate nuances- even though they are like 98% the same. I personally prefer Feve Gourmande. Older juice does not always mean better imho. Feve Gourmande is definitely back up bottle approved! One of my top 10 fragrances for life!

I first tested this scent on paper, which again, just didn't do it justice at all. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. Too sweet, very spicy and that was about it. Likeable, but more as an ambient scent, not a perfume. Fortunately, I tested it on skin today and now I got a cacao blast, complimenting spices, distant smoke, very light-hearted, not suffocating and the aroma of rum. The chocolate quietens down after a while, doesn't stick out too much anymore in the drydown. It's an altogether elegant, delicious gourmand. It's like Shalimar's sister, who instead of Vanilla turned chocolate. They're not twins, but close family. Fève Gourmande is less complex and less bold, but still beautiful. I went from "this is ok" to "I love". Now I'm dreaming of a Shalimar flanker with a prominent chocolate note, though. <3

Quick take on Gourmande Coquin vs. Feve Gourmande. Feve Gourmande is the winner here (which I hate to admit after spending a considerable amount of time tracking down a reasonably priced bottle of GC). FG and GC are obviously the same fragrance however, FG feels more modern and airy whereas GC feels more vintage and tight. The airiness in FG really allows the notes to open up and create a warm glowy effect with a gorgeous sillage. The tightness of Gourmand Coquin makes it feel more dense and strong, but the notes don't open up as much which makes it less enjoyable on the skin; the cacao note is also noticeably more powdery in GC. If you are a collector that wants a piece of Guerlain history, then GC makes total sense. Otherwise you're mot missing much going with a bottle of FG.

delphine jelk has done it again! i might as well just hand over my bank details at this point. feve gourmande was an instant buy after i tried my sample. it smells just like a rich, sugary, chocolate-covered piece of turkish delight, with a subtle warm spiciness and smokiness. to me, it's not an edible gourmand - i tend to dislike those and wear tired of them very quickly - this reaches a perfect balance between food and perfume. the longevity is fine on me, 6 hours on skin or so; i guess compared to the other l'art et la matiere fragrances i've tried, this is on the shorter side. it doesn't project much either but i think it suits the perfume perfectly - it's a cosy, comforting scent, one for a romantic night in surrounded by candles. just my cup of tea. 10/10

Listen, call me a novice, call me uncultured, but I have had a sample of both Feve Gourmande and Gourmande Coquin and I cannot tell any discernible difference. Honestly I don’t care what you call me, as long as I am DOUSED in either one of these fragrances. It is out of this world good. Obviously you need to enjoy a gourmand, but it’s so much more than that. The dry cocoa and subtle spice to this is heavenly. Guerlain can do no wrong. I just bought a FB of FG, and honestly might spring for a bee bottle of GC on Mercari because I can’t see a time when I won’t want to be smothered in this. *Just noticiced Jassca99’s review below mine and theirs is SUPER accurate in a way I could not articulate. Mostly because I am drunk on smelling this frag on myself.*

I find the first hour or so of this scent to be a bit of a slog. It has an aggressive chocolate note similar to the monstrous screech of Parfumerie Générale's Musc Maori, a plasticky, kinderesque milk chocolate similacrum, coupled with a loud, sweet burst of unidentifiable floral chemicals. Once the patchouli starts to take hold and the desperate, needy opening fanfare dies down, it becomes interesting. It's a choco-patch treat which performs well and smells expensive. However, the opening is so challenging to me I'm not sure if it's worth suffering the ordeal of the first phase. In this respect it reminds me of Lilac Love and Love Tuberose, insofar as it takes an hour before I find it wearable, but then I really love it.

This smells just like Mexican hot chocolate! Dusty unsweetened cocoa powder with cinnamon and chili powder to warm you up. There’s a lightly smokey rose in the background and some chocolate cakey patchouli on the dry down. I get a lot of incense when I wear it on the skin. This is masterfully executed, a “non gourmand gourmand”. It has a mature feel for sure - this is for grown people (and at that price it sure should be!). It leans feminine to me, but I think a guy could pull it off. Quite an interesting and pleasing scent. Edit: the longevity on this is eternal for me. I sprayed it on my arm last evening (to be fair, a generous amount of sprays), and it is still there this morning! The sillage is moderate all day.

I got my bottle over week ago! I own both the bee bottle and FG. There’s no difference - it’s an absolute beauty of rum, dry brittle chocolate and rose. The smoky tea aspects and patch are all dissolved in the semi-sweet chocolate. * Love Delphine Jelk’s style and approach to recent Guerlain creations. Her Iris Torreffie is an absolute gem rumored to be taken out off the US market. Her take on jasmine adding fun strawberry notes is brilliant and approachable even by non-jasmine lovers. Ms Jelk is a VERY talented and special perfumer. * We all know it was Christine Nagel who created Gourmand Coquin. Ms Jelk’s name as a signing perfumer is just a technicality: after all Guerlain had her re-create this treasure.

Fève Gourmande is a luxurious and beautifully blended rose-and-chocolate fragrance that feels both decadent and elegant. The opening greets you with a soft, velvety rose—petal-smooth and luminous—wrapped in a warm, gourmand veil of creamy chocolate. As it settles, the perfume becomes richer and more enveloping, with its rosy floral heart melting seamlessly into a refined, cocoa-kissed base. It’s the perfect balance of romantic florals, indulgent sweetness and warm spiciness, making Fève Gourmande feel comforting yet sophisticated, like a high-end dessert crafted with the finest ingredients. A truly beautiful scent for anyone who loves gourmand perfumes with a graceful, rosy and spicy twist.

A masterpiece scent! Deep, sweet, chocolate rum and patchouli on my skin. The smoke and rose nuances are there, but only for support. I rarely enjoy patchouli, but here it’s exquisite. It’s incredibly well balanced. I would not describe this as powdery, but it definitely has a dry texture. In the deep dry down, this develops some creaminess on my skin. It’s the most luxurious 70% cacao dark chocolate. My only issue with Feve Gourmand is the performance. Unfortunately, this sits extremely close to the skin. Even with over spraying, it’s a skin scent within a couple hours. I appreciate lighter scents, but this is too soft. I get around 6 hours of wear, I only wish it had better protection.

An intoxicating blend reminiscent of a high-quality cookie - or perhaps even a pastry? Either way, as a lover of gourmands, I think this is easily one of the best out there. I don't like to throw the word "perfect" around lightly, but really, this is about as perfect as any combination of the listed notes can go. Beautifully blended, and high quality, as one would expect of Guerlain. One of my favourite fragrances, period. Very happy to have a bottle. Anybody after a deep, comforting and delicious chocolatey scent should get their nose on this. Projects well for the first couple of hours, and though it certainly does calm down, it can last over 12 hours on my skin depending on sprays.