Vanille Glacé is a marron glacé finished with vanilla in place of chestnut. The sugar isn’t in a hurry. It soaks in one layer at a time, finishing with a glossy sheen. The first impression is brown sugar syrup, with cinnamon drawing the syrup into sharper focus. At its heart, the vanilla leans heavy rather than white and airy. Freshly baked madeleine adds soft warmth, and espresso casts a thin, bitter shadow at the edge of the sweetness.
The drydown gives full reign to blond woods, tonka bean and musk, lending reassurance to the indulgence.
Best A Sweet Pastry In Paris by Zara Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
A Sweet Pastry In Paris by Zara is an oriental vanilla fragrance blending zesty lemon with warm brown sugar and creamy vanilla. It offers a gourmand experience with a balance of citrus brightness and sweet richness reminiscent of a freshly baked treat. Those drawn to this scent should focus on perfumes that combine citrus and sugary vanilla accords for a similarly comforting yet vibrant effect.
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Crispy Porn by Ourte £95.83
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- coffee
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
Ourte’s signature vanilla, inspired by toasted waffles and caramel popcorn. Coffee with nuts, coconut on top, soaked in the finest rum. With one dirty ingredient – castoreum – that sets your senses on fire. Live crispy, play naughty.
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Strawberry Mochi | いちご大福 by d'Annam £108.33
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- rice
- strawberry
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
The scent of rice,
fills my empty stomach,
the bright sun
- Kobayashi Issa
稲の香の
すき腹に入む
日影哉
- 小林一茶
Sticky rice and earthy-sweet red bean paste combine in an aroma profile reminiscent of popcorn. An understated strawberry permeates this comforting gourmand, enriched by vanilla and a touch of brown sugar.
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Vanille Glacé by Insenf £104.17
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
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Bake by Akro £133.33
- Key notes:
- lemon
- meringue
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
You smell it before you see it, then you see it and you need it. “It” is a lemon cupcake still warm from the oven, and Bake brings the mmmm with tart lemon notes, followed by sugary vanilla and rich, nutty praline.
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Lignum Vitae by Beaufort £104.17
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- Key notes:
- amber
- caramel
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- ginger
- lemon
- oud
- sea salt
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Inspired by the innovative use of materials that allowed 18th century clockmakers to construct the first truly accurate marine chronometers, Lignum Vitae combines elements of wood, metal and salt to produce a truly unique, transportive fragrance. Lignum vitae itself is an incredibly dense wood - the only wood which is guaranteed to sink in water - which is indigenous to the Caribbean and the north coast of South America. The brand’s nautical theme is enhanced wonderfully by caramel, a madeleine cake accord and a cool winter lemon note which provide a truly unique gourmand experience akin to smelling warm shortbread, muffins or cupcakes.
In combining unexpected and exotic raw materials, Beaufort London celebrates the innovative spirit which brought to an end the search for lost time, and permitted the safe passage of ships across the world.
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The Sniff on Lignum Vitae:
"An innovative gourmand fragrance with a masculine slant, Lignum Vitae by Beaufort London is something rather unexpected. And who doesn’t love a plot twist?"
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Spirit Of Magic by Sly John's Lab £70.83
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- Key notes:
- lemon
- praline
- rose
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- floral
- woody
Perfumer: Ane Ayo
The sensitive and sensuous artist picks up her paintbrush, burning with creativity and beauty. Bright light shines in the studio mirroring the floral and woody scent that surrounds her. Intense and passionate. With peppered lemons, and edible praline giving a sexy edge to the delicate and floral ambery rose.
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Beso Canalla by Beso Beach £120.83
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- Key notes:
- amber
- brown sugar
- caramel
- labdanum
- neroli
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
It’s a delectable amber with focus on the gourmand aspect of that ancient perfume recipe. Usually, an amber mix would require a resin (labdanum, benzoin, etc.), patchouli and vanilla. In Beso Canalla this sweet component often represented and highlighted by vanilla was extended to many dimensions. It starts with gently sweet bergamot, descends into caramelized a sugar accord in the heart and dries down into a sweet sandalwood and amber amalgamation.
In the Beso perfume trilogy this formula represents the relaxed afternoon when you have had your early morning swim and are now gathering energies for the night out ahead (chilling in the sweet shade with an ice cold orangeade, feet buried in warm sand).
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Bubble Tea by d'Annam £108.33
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- Key notes:
- black tea
- brown sugar
- milk accord
- tapioca
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- floral
- fruity
Inspired by Tawain’s blockbuster beverage: sweet milk tea shaken with tapioca pearls. This eau de parfum suggests the drink's complex flavors: roasted black tea, rich brown sugar, creamy milk and soft, chewy boba. A dusty, honeyed floral note lends sensuality.
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202 Frutti Solari by Bon Parfumeur £50.00
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- Key notes:
- lemon
- mango
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
A fruity perfume tempting you with ripe mango, sweet melon and juicy grapefruit and sandal (adding extra structure to these aqueous components).
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 202 if you like the exotic fruit theme, sweet citruses and soft woods.
Perfumer for 202: Karine Dubreuil-Sereni.
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Afternoon Tea by Exaltatum £108.33
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- Key notes:
- champaca
- lemon
- mate tea
- tea
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- green
- leather
- vintage/old school
Champaca is a tiny flower with a big personality: heady, insinuating, almost syrupy, vibrating between the rich sweetness of orange blossom and magnolia.
It is also tea-like, which is why it blends so shimmeringly with mate leaves.The addition of jasmine grandiflorum heightens the drama, while raspy vetiver leavens the syrup with a cloud of dusty smoke.
Afternoon Tea brings the whole party: the finger cakes, the floral arrangements, and above all, the tea.
About A Sweet Pastry In Paris by Zara
- How does A Sweet Pastry In Paris differ from the fragrances listed here?
- A Sweet Pastry In Paris uniquely balances lemon with brown sugar and vanilla to create a fresh yet sweet gourmand scent. Many listed fragrances focus more on either the citrus freshness or the sweet gourmand elements separately, often adding additional notes like coffee, spices, or woods that alter the original's straightforward character.
- Which fragrances share the brown sugar note with A Sweet Pastry In Paris?
- Crispy Porn, Strawberry Mochi, Vanille Glacé, Beso Canalla, and Bubble Tea all include brown sugar, contributing a sweet, caramelised depth similar to the reference perfume.
- Are there any fragrances that highlight the lemon note prominently?
- Yes, Bake, Lignum Vitae, Spirit Of Magic, 202 Frutti Solari, and Afternoon Tea all feature lemon, emphasising the citrus freshness found in A Sweet Pastry In Paris but often pairing it with different supporting notes for varied effects.