Escapade Gourmande Parfum by Maison Mataha | Fragrance Fragrance
What does Escapade Gourmande smell like?
Escapade Gourmande is the olfactory equivalent of the crackling, caramelized lid of a crème brûlée. It opens with a potent hit of black sugar—dark, toasted, and nearly smoky—that immediately steers th...
The consensus marks this as a top-tier "vanilla bomb," often praised for being more refined and elegant than other viral gourmands like Bianco Latte, which some find more synthetic by comparison.
Performance is widely regarded as strong, with users noting that while it doesn't necessarily fill a whole stadium, it creates a persistent, heavy personal bubble that lasts throughout the day.
It is frequently described as a "literal" gourmand, specifically mimicking the smell of butterscotch, custard, and scorched sugar rather than a floral or fruity take on sweetness.
Most enthusiasts recommend this strictly for cold weather, citing fall and winter as the seasons where the thick, syrupy nature of the scent truly shines.
While the price point is high for a linear fragrance, the community generally considers it a worthwhile investment for "vanilla purists" who want a high-concentration parfum that doesn't rely on heavy floral or woody fillers.
