Creme De Pistache

Gorgeous stuff deserves a higher rating! A gourmand lovers wet dream! I let mine macerate for 6 months and it slaps soooo hard now.. it’s wayy stronger and more complex. It’s moreso an almond frag but a super realistic freshly roasted almond. Not like the synthetic marzipan type versions or synth cherry. Although this does have cherry listed I don’t defect it. It’s pretty linear sweet almond/pistashio blended with vanilla icecream lactonic accord. I definitely get the rice blending with the almond too. Almost smells like rice crispy treats. Wonderful stuff and glad to own a bottle so I can enjoy this for years to come. I’d say this is unisex leaning more fem. I don’t wear it out, only around the house for me and my gf. Before maceration 6.5/10 after maceration 8/10. Well done Sphinx! 👏

I like this one. I don't get candle vibes. Yes its sweet but doesn't go so far. Unfortunately not so much of pistachio but definitely better than Kayali. The scent is creamy and gourmand at at the opening but after a while transforms more into perfume and goes on fruity - citrus direction with a little bit of creaminess . In general I like it but longevity is moderate and have to refresh during the day.

Reviewing from a sample that came with an order I received. It’s just gorgeous. Pistachio, rice and rum are the most present notes for me. Just the right balance of all the notes, very well blended and not overly sweet or thick. Seems very unisex, right down the middle. I cannot wait to order this once it’s released! (Does anyone know when?) I’m excited to try it once the weather starts cooling down.

@Clovis4220 it’s out now. My bottle arrived today and this is stunning! Rice, milk, cinnamon and the Icecream are the most prevalent notes on me. Super creamy and dreamy! Mid dry down I get the fruity notes and rum. Musk isn’t too noticeable but it’s probably what is aiding the creaminess. Overall fantastic! And I can say it smells nothing like the Kayali yum pistachio.

I’m really surprised this isn’t more popular on social media. This is everything I wished Pistachio Yum Gelato to be. There is a heavy cinnamon note but I don’t think it sticks around for very long and the dry down is more lactonic and smooth.

Just received my frag today and it’s absolutely beautiful. Different from any I’ve tried. Milky sweetness as weird as that may sound but I like it. It seems to stay pretty long on my skin so I’m very pleased. Thumbs up 👍

Best pistachio scent I have smelled. Gourmand and sweet, but also has that nutty salty side, very very much like pistachio nuts with creamy ice cream. 🍦 Highly recommend.

So so good. A warm, deep pistachio with a sweetness that supports it rather than overtaking it. Fantastically creamy and smooth. One of my new favorites.

pistachios, sweet but not sugary. Creamy but not eatable. Fresh, slightly green.

I didn't like this when I first tried it three years ago. However, I just found it sitting in my closet and decided to give it another try. I don't know if the fragrance macerated or if my tastes changed, but I now find this fragrance quite beautiful. It's rich, woody, sweet, and a bit dusty. It reminds me of an autumn candle that has been lit for too long and is emanating a gentle wisp of smoke. Warm, cozy, and unisex. While Creme de Pistache is a bit richer, woodier, and nuttier than fragrances I usually go for, I do think I may reach for it later in the year when the weather gets cold. It might be nice to wear while cozied up reading a book or carving a pumpkin for Halloween.

This is much closer to what I hoped Pistachio Yum Gelato would be. It's a creamy, cinnamon-y milky ice cream pistachio. My only complaint is it seems to sit closer to the skin after dry down, but I think I still want a full bottle.

Continuing with Sphinx Fragrances, Crème de Pistache brings things back into familiar territory, leaning once again into a rich, dessert-inspired direction. After exploring a range of profiles from this house, it’s clear they have a strong affinity for gourmand compositions, and this one looks to be one of their most indulgent yet. On paper, the fragrance reads like a fully realized pistachio dessert, layered with vanilla, cream, and nutty sweetness, but with added elements like fruit, citrus, and soft spice suggesting there may be more going on beneath the surface. It feels like a composition that aims to balance density with brightness, taking a classic gourmand concept and adding small nuances to keep it from becoming too heavy or one-dimensional. Let’s see how this creamy, pistachio-driven composition unfolds once it meets the skin. Opening: The opening is sweet, nutty, and lactonic. The primary notes I get are pistachio, vanilla, almond, and whipped cream, with the pistachio and vanilla leading. True to the name, the pistachio is the first to come through, presenting as a sweet, slightly buttery nuttiness that leans more toward pistachio flavoring than raw pistachios, reminiscent of the kind used in ice creams, puddings, and pastries. The vanilla follows closely, adding a smooth, creamy sweetness that deepens the gourmand character. Beneath that, the almond reinforces the sweet and nutty profile with an added touch of powdery softness, giving the composition a bit more texture. Lastly, the whipped cream wraps everything together with an airy, milky lightness that softens the density and enhances the dessert-like quality. There are also subtle contributions from the ice cream accord, adding an extra layer of smooth, creamy sweetness that blends seamlessly into the composition. The result is a rich, edible opening that vividly evokes the scent of pistachio ice cream topped with almonds, accented with soft nuttiness and a creamy, indulgent finish. Dry Down: The dry down is sweet, lactonic, and nutty. The primary notes I get are vanilla, milk, almond, and rice, with the vanilla and milk leading. At this stage, the vanilla becomes overwhelmingly dominant, delivering a rich, creamy sweetness that anchors the entire composition. The milk rises alongside it, adding a more tangible lactonic quality that makes the fragrance feel softer, rounder, and more cohesive. Beneath that, the almond continues to provide a gentle, sweet nuttiness with a subtle powdery edge, maintaining a connection to the opening while shifting in tone. Finally, the rice note emerges as a defining element, introducing a soft, starchy, and mildly sweet character that blends seamlessly with the vanilla and milk to form a distinct "rice pudding" accord. There is also a delicate warmth from the cinnamon, adding a faint, powdery spice that enhances the comfort of the composition and pushes it closer to something reminiscent of arroz con leche or horchata; an interesting choice considering the house already has a fragrance called Horchata de Vanille. Notably, the pistachio that defined the opening has fully disappeared, marking a clear transition in identity. The result is a dry down that remains deeply gourmand, but with a massively different flavor than the opening. Performance: The initial projection within the first hour is powerful and easily fills a room. Sillage follows closely behind, leaving a dense and heavy scent trail that lingers in the air. After about three to four hours, the performance remains largely unchanged, still projecting with strong presence and maintaining that thick trail. Around the eight hour mark, the scent trail is still impressively full, showing very little drop off in density, while the projection has only slightly drawn in but still reaches several feet with ease. The fragrance persists well past the twelve hour mark before settling into a skin scent, showcasing some of the most commanding performance I’ve experienced from this house. When to Wear: Crème de Pistache feels most at home in the cooler months, where its dense, creamy sweetness can fully settle into the air without becoming overwhelming. It naturally leans toward evening wear, where its richness can complement more intimate or relaxed settings. It shines in moments where comfort and indulgence are the goal, whether that’s a night out or simply unwinding at home. That said, its distinctly edible quality makes it difficult to justify in more restrained environments, and it doesn’t quite align with the expectations of formal settings or professional spaces. Blind Buy: Crème de Pistache is not a safe blind buy. The pistachio note, which sets the expectation, is largely confined to the opening and fades out entirely as the fragrance develops. From there, it transitions into a very milky, lactonic profile that becomes the defining characteristic of the dry down, and that texture can be divisive. On top of that, this is a true gourmand through and through, with no attempt to pull away from its edible nature. For those who enjoy rich, dessert-like fragrances it may appeal, but for many, sampling first will be essential. Final Verdict: Crème de Pistache opens on a high note, offering a pistachio-forward gourmand profile that feels both playful and distinctive. There’s something genuinely appealing about that initial impression, especially in how it leans into a dessert-inspired identity without feeling immediately redundant. However, as the fragrance develops, it shifts away from what made it interesting in the first place. The dry down becomes increasingly dominated by a dense, milky sweetness that feels heavy and, at times, overwhelming on my skin. While the performance is undeniably impressive, longevity and projection only carry weight if the scent remains enjoyable throughout its lifespan. In this case, the evolution works against it. Despite a promising start, it loses its appeal as it settles, and for that reason, it’s not something I see myself adding to my collection. Scent: 6/10 Longevity: 10/10 Sillage: 10/10 Versatility: Average Compliment Factor: Average Gender: Unisex, leaning feminine Value: Good

Okay so I purchased a tiny decant off Etsy and loved this one. It was very sweet, nutty, and gourmand. Definitely pistachio cookie-esque (and I get the reference to a candle scent). It was delicious but definitely best for colder months. Then I bought a little sample set off of Sphinx because I wanted to try others and knew I liked this one already and wanted a little more juice to test out. The fragrance that came is HORRIBLE. A complete scrubber. It's harsh, sharp, and invasive. Not to mention the longevity is beastly. I don't know if they changed formulations or ingredients or what but it is nothing like the scent I smelled originally. The customer service for the brand is excellent but many of the other scents I tried also have this harshness to them. I think it might be the musk they use.

I am a gourmand lover and this perfume is beautiful when i first spray it and probably the first hour to 2 hours it smells amazing and then it turns a little weird , i dont know if its the milk note ,with cinamon or maybe the milk with the wipped cream but it turns sour almost like a lingering body oder in the background when yiu smell it upclose on skin , on clothes it didnt change bad on my skin it smelled like i hadnt showered and sprayed a beautiful creamy pistachio scent ontop of my bo pits . Its faint but its there and i hate it , i tried it when i first got it and thought maybe it was travel shock waited about a month amd tried it again and yep ,bo. So now i have to jump in the shower again because i smell like bo when i showered and stayed in the ac all day

This is not a dupe by yum pistagio gelato by kayali. Not even close. If you want a dupe for that. Buy pista sundae of fragrance world. This is like gingerbread with ALOT of nuts. To me this is more like macademia nuts than almond and pistage. This is not sweet or like a gourmand, this is nut heavy and really smells like gingerbread with alot of cinnamon. No rum, no ice cream, no Vanilla., nothing, its cinnamon and nuts. But if you like that. Then this is for you.

Very unique, sweet and strong! Opens very Pistachio and cream forward then dries down to this super sweet boozy cinnamon bomb. "Candle vibes" is spot on! Not everyone will be able to pull this one off.. It gets points for uniqueness and potency, but its not something I'd reach for frequently. 6/10

I agree with the other reviews, on me this is a savory nutty fragrance, not unpleasant but not what I was expecting. As I continue to try this, I'm sure it will grow on me now that I know what to expect. This is the mature version of Kayali Pistachio Gelato or Fine'ry Pistachio Please

Too cinnamon-ey fall candle ish. It’s nice but for it to be a love, you’ll really have to like cinnamon. I don’t get much of the, ice cream/milk.

Fan of Lattafa Teriaq or Aquolina Pink Sugar? Then this one is for you. I wanted to love this...Creme de Pistache was highly coveted by Olivia Olfactory (whom I adore the tastes of). Now I understand why this is so polarising.... Creme de Pistache has delicious, warm, nutty, realistic pistachio and almond notes, straight from the opening. Best part of the perfume. However the fragrance gradually morphs into a smoother, powdery, way less screechy 'Aquolina Pink Sugar' without losing the nutty notes. I am not kidding... Creme de Pistache instantly triggered olfactory memories of that perfume for me. And I've used and owned 4 versions of it in the past. 'Reminds me of' section is immensely misleading...There are votes for 'Louis Cardin Sacred', which is essentially a variant of Pink Sugar as well, that is the most accurate to this. Slightly disappointed, Creme de Pistache can easily be a Pink Sugar flanker. Purchase at your own risk.

No wonder it is such a polarizing scent. After reading the reviews on best gourmand scents I ordered the whole Sphinx discovery set only because I was so curious to smell Creme De Pistache. And even though I am gourmand lover this perfume is an epitome of a cloying perfume. It is just a lot and too much and it lacks finesse. I`m sad to say that yes it smells like a buttery autumn scented candle (something that was mentioned so many times in the reviews below).