Parfum miel : la note texture qui monte

Honey fragrance: the texture note on the rise (and how to wear it)

After vanilla and caramel, a new gourmand note is making waves: honey. Sweet, rounded, slightly animalic and waxy, it is the "texture" note of 2026 — the one that gives body and sensuality to compositions. Breakdown.

What does the honey note smell like?

Honey brings an amber and enveloping sweetness, with a slightly "waxy" and animalic facet that makes it sensual, never cloying. It pairs with tobacco, vanilla, orange blossom and spices to create warm sillage.

Why honey is appealing in 2026

  • It gives an impression of "gourmand skin", highly sought after.
  • It warms compositions without weighing them down.
  • It is unisex and works in any season.

Our honey-inspired fragrances

Fragrance Gourmand facet Price from
Khamrah Date, cinnamon and honeyed amber sweetness €34.90
Signature N°20 Caramel-leather, warm and sweet roundness €14.90
Tonka Suprême N°4 Tonka bean-vanilla, powdery sweetness €29.90

How to wear a honeyed fragrance

  • Perfect in autumn-winter and for evening.
  • Superb in layering with a floral or citrus to brighten it up.
  • Use in moderation: gourmand sweetness benefits from staying subtle.

To explore the sweet universe, read our gourmand fragrance guide and our selection of the best vanilla fragrances.

To discover

Find our gourmands in the Fruity & Gourmand collection, or find your ideal sweetness with the free olfactory diagnostic.

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