Caldo Gourmand

wow... I REALLY wanted a full bottle of this scent. I plotted and planned to buy, however I already have it! Its called Perlier Caribbean Original Vanilla!! Upon first spray testing, I was a bit taken back, and thought to self, wait a second, I have this scent! It took a second, but then it hit me - this is Perlier Caribbean Original Vanilla. So I tested side by side.... Here is the difference: Caldo Gourmand is wee bit stronger and woodier. It also seems like its more refined, quality scent. This is a nice scent. Not too spendy. Highly recommend. I am going to wait on buying a bottle, since I do have the Perlier. Caldo Gourmand is somewhat boozy vanilla, woody, creamy. Longevity is fairly good. The scent does not really change at all throughout the wear, no development, dry down, etc. Its the same, which not a bad thing at all.

It's a lovely, yet basic gourmand on me. Caramel vanilla, that's it. Pretty, but too simple for my taste.

Smells like 90’s Barbie dolls, the rubbery legs in particular. Heavenly nostalgia.

I wanted to force myself to love this , but it was finally time to let it go. I did not get a lot of coconut, mainly smokey vanilla. It reminded me of wearing a vanilla fragrance, as I walked out of a bar filled with cigarette smoke. Others love and rock this scent. I just did not love it enough to keep..

I tried it twice because the first time I thought the sampler was off, but no, also the second time I disliked it. Similar to Golden Sand but worse and way more expensive. The woody notes in the background make it a little bitter (smells a bit like bad breath or brand new tire rubber). No coconut, no caramel. It’s an unsophisticated fragrance, there are much better gourmands out there.

To my nose, Caldo Gourmand feels like Whispers in the Library after a caramel makeover. It retains that familiar waxy-woody, dusty-library character but with a richer, sweeter edge that makes it far more engaging. While I appreciate WITL, I personally prefer Caldo Gourmand. It feels more expressive and inviting, whereas WITL can sometimes come across as a little too restrained. Also, since WITL was discontinued, the price that resellers ask for is ridiculous and it is more economical to get this one at a fraction of the price for the same 10mml size bottle. I also find it difficult to justify the inflated resale prices of WITL simply because it was discontinued. As charming as it is, paying a premium for what is essentially a waxy, vintage book-cover accord doesn't seem particularly worthwhile. Every now and then, Caldo Gourmand even hints at Tihota, showcasing a smooth, elegant vanilla facet that briefly steals the spotlight. It's a beautiful touch and one of the reasons I'm genuinely happy to add this bottle to my collection. As for those who dislike it because it's "not caramelised enough," fragrance is subjective. Personally, I think the balance works well. The caramel enhances the composition without overwhelming it, allowing the woody and waxy nuances to remain part of the fragrance's identity.

To be honest, I don't really agree with the reviews below. On my skin, there is no coconut and the caramel note is there for less than a minute - then the fragrance immediately turns very woody, slightly dusty and not overly sweet. Not groundbreaking by any means, but it's still lovely to wear on colder days. @Baroqu3 mentioned a tobacco note that is not listed, and I totally get what they mean! I think it's what gives the fragrance that dry edge I mentioned earlier. That said, I don't think the fragrance itself leans masculine - I actually find this perfectly unisex.

Just like the reviewer below, I had to sample this twice because I thought something was off with the first sample I received. The only notes I get are wood and light vanilla with a tiny hint of sweetness. I smell no caramel or coconut. On me it sits very close to the skin and has no projection at all. This one is a major disappointment.

First time I smelled it in the shop, I forgot about it but came back the next day as could not stop thinking about the smell. It smelled so lovely. Purchased the tester and now it reminds me of Angel- which I sincerely dislike- by Thierry Mugler .

This is unique and beautiful, right up there with Hermes Narguile, It's that good. This comes across as an elegantly mild coconut woods with a sensual 'come hither' caramel/musk . Very sexy, very hard to find :(

No coconut here for me. Only sweet wood, caramel, some fruits. At the beginning I didn't like this fragrance, but in an hour or so wood notes became weaker. I like caramel fruits. Yum!

It's so close to Vanilla woods right after the application! Very beautiful scent!

i love this, looking for someone in uk who has samples/ bottle

a really yummy vanilla fragrance!!