Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache

Crème de Pistache opens like an pistachio flavoured ice-cream and becomes more and more nutty with almond and hazelnut joining the party. Bit by bit, honey and cream drip in, until the scent becomes a swirl of creamy nuts. At this point, the fragrance is very pleasant and I already enjoyed it a lot. However, the drydown really strikes me with the resemblance with Angel and some of its flankers when the chocolate kicks in, as other reviewers already pointed out. It's like a gentler Angel without the earty patchouli. At the same time, the chocolate note I get on my skin is the bitter type, thus helps to cut the sweetness, which is a lovely surprise towards the end of this delightful journey. The sillage is moderate and the longevity is at least 9 hours. It's a good option for those who find the patchouli in Angel too potent. But it's also extremely enjoyable on its own as a gourmand fragrance, especially if you like pistachio and chocolate. I'd definitely recommend it.

I agree with the few reviews I've skimmed over that this perfume is very similar to Angel. And it's awfully potent in it's own right. This could easily be an Angel or Innocent flanker. What sets Creme de Pistache apart from Angel is the beautiful pistachio note. It really does smell just like the actual nut, with the thin, slightly bitter outer skin. It reminds me of Lindt chocolates with the pistachio filling. It's very creamy and also buttery at the same time, for I sense a delicate saltiness about it, like salted caramel. After it dries down somewhat, I am reminded of a chewy honey and almond nougat. I hadn't seen the notes yet, but when I first smelled it I could easily detect pistachio, almond, honey, caramel, cream, and chocolate. And now that I see the notes, I was right on the mark. It's different enough from Angel that I would like to own it. It's very gourmand--more edible than most gourmands I've smelled lately. Brilliant. Love it.

Honestly, I was a little worried when I saw that Crème de Pistache is supposedly similar to Angel. But I was pleasantly surprised when I tried it; there are definite similarities between the two, but CdP is like a softer, nuttier Angel without the rough edges (the patchouli). It opens with a rich, smooth pistachio note, but that sadly fades away after a few minutes. CdP then evolves into a soft, creamy nut and chocolate scent. The chocolate thankfully isn’t the cloying, Hershey’s syrup variety, but a semi-sweet, fluffy chocolate crème. CdP smells delicious and soft, like a pistachio macaron with chocolate ganache filling. Mmm. Overall I really love this fragrance. It’s sweet but not too sweet, and it does chocolate in a way that I can enjoy. My only gripe is the beautiful disappearing pistachio note in the beginning, but it’s an enjoyable, well-done fragrance despite that.

I am in LOVE with this! Pistachio ice cream is in my top 5 flavors of all time (and I am obsessed with ice cream...) and it makes me so happy! So of course this was right up my alley. This scent does smell like Angel... if Angel became a creamy, almond-y, pistachio ice cream with whipped cream on top! This is a lovely gourmand that is not too sweet, and much more wearable (and probably less toxic- eek! lol) than Angel. I love it. I really want a FB now!!! I get the pistachio, almond, lots of vanilla, praline, candy floss, whipped cream, a mixture of nuts, you name it! Every gourmand delight is included in this little gem of a perfume, and I'm diggin' it. EDIT: Still love the scent, but after a full day of wearing, I've noticed the longevity isn't great :( Too bad since it's so yummy.

I am echoing a lot of other reviews, but this could definitely be a little sister of Angel. CDP opens with plenty of sweet nutty goodness; a pristine scoop of pistachio ice cream. Then it warms into more of an almond bubble tea. Once it has settled on my skin, it definitely smells like Angel without the super assertive patch note. I love how Angel smells on me after about 6 hours wear so this fragrance is a good short cut to that scent. I do feel it is different enough from Angel to merit a purchase should you already own one or the other. It is such a beautifully blended gourmand, truly smooth and mellow. No screechy or synthetic edges. I like layering this with Laura Mercier Vanilla for a true ice cream sundae scent confection.