Gourmand Bakhoor | Perfume Extract

Gourmand Bakhoor is the olfactory translation of a warm and enveloping memory: the sweetness of childhood reinterpreted with the sophistication of French niche perfumery. A creamy, smoky, and slightly oriental hug that turns everyday moments into unforgettable instances, with an addictive and deeply comforting trail.

A creamy gourmand with a smoky soul

This Extrait de Parfum, created by perfumer Jimmy Bodin at the independent atelier of Jousset Parfums in France, belongs to the Ultra-Gourmand™ universe: almost edible perfumes that prefer the language of pleasure over that of classic flowers. Here, milky, sugary, and honeyed notes merge with hints of leather and bakhoor, creating a hypnotic contrast between tenderness and character.

Olfactory pyramid

• Top notes: Sugar, milk, honey – a milky and sweet accord that evokes warm desserts, golden syrups, and freshly made soft cream.
• Heart notes: Leather, caramel, bakhoor – the gourmand softness meets a smoky and sophisticated accord, inspired by incense and the perfumed woods of bakhoor.
• Base notes: Tonka, vanilla, chocolate – a dense, enveloping, and ultra-addictive base, with bitter, balsamic, and chocolaty nuances that prolong the pleasure for hours.

Character and sensations

• Contemporary gourmand: sweet, creamy, and buttery, but with a complex and smoky twist that sets it apart from conventional gourmands.
• Comforting texture: milky and velvety accord that wraps around you like a warm blanket on cold nights or moments of pause.
• Oriental touch: the bakhoor facet adds depth, spirituality, and an intimate sensuality, ideal for those who love intense and characterful perfumes.
• Long-lasting presence: formulated as Extrait de Parfum with a high concentration of oils to ensure a marked trail and excellent fixation on skin and fabrics.

Ultra-Gourmand™ technology and production process

Gourmand Bakhoor is part of the Ultra-Gourmand™ concept of Jousset Parfums, a new way of understanding gourmand perfumery. Instead of focusing on classic flowers and woods, the brand uses food-grade aromatic molecules — such as pyrazines and natural acids — responsible for the flavor of coffee, caramel, roasted nuts, or chocolate. This approach allows for a depth, realism, and sillage power that cannot be achieved with standard compositions.

Each fragrance requires a prolonged maturation and maceration process of between two and three months, well above the industry average. The concentrate first rests in the maturation phase and, after the addition of alcohol, is left to macerate for a minimum of six weeks until achieving full olfactory harmony. Even after bottling, the perfume continues to evolve, gaining nuances and richness over time.

Recommended usage

Thanks to its Extrait-type concentration, Gourmand Bakhoor offers great intensity with just a few sprays. For an optimal experience:

• Apply 2–4 sprays on pulse points (neck, behind the ears, inner wrists).
• For a more enveloping trail, you can lightly vaporize on the upper part of the chest or on garments (avoiding delicate fabrics and at a safe distance).
• If the bottle is very recent, make a few 'awakening' sprays and let it rest for a few days so that the perfume rounds out in contact with oxygen.
• Ideal for special afternoons and evenings, cool seasons, or when seeking a warm, creamy, and sophisticated aura.

Ingredients and allergens

The formulation of Gourmand Bakhoor follows international safety standards (IFRA) and uses carefully dosed raw materials to ensure safe daily use on the skin.

• Complete composition: Alcohol, Fragrance, Linalool, (R)-p-mentha-1.8-diene, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate.

The components Linalool, (R)-p-mentha-1.8-diene, Eugenol, and Benzyl Benzoate are naturally found in essential oils and quality aromatic raw materials. As with any perfume, it is recommended to avoid use in case of known allergy to any of these ingredients and to conduct a small patch test on the forearm if the skin is particularly sensitive.

An author's creation, made in France

Each Ultra-Gourmand™ fragrance from Jousset Parfums, including Gourmand Bakhoor, is developed by in-house perfumer Jimmy Bodin and handcrafted in his own independent atelier in France. This controlled and close production approach ensures a level of detail, consistency, and craftsmanship that is perceived in every spray: an intimate, authentic, and impossible to imitate perfume.