Gourmand Bakhoor

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

A creamy gourmand with a smoky soul

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

Olfactory pyramid

• Top notes: Sugar, milk, honey – a sweet, milky accord evoking warm desserts, golden syrups and freshly made soft cream.
• Heart notes: Leather, caramel, bakhoor – gourmand softness meets a sophisticated smoky 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 chocolatey nuances that prolong the pleasure for hours.

Character and sensations

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

Ultra-Gourmand™ technology and crafting process

Gourmand Bakhoor is part of the Ultra-Gourmand™ concept by 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 taste of coffee, caramel, toasted 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 a maturation phase and, after the alcohol is added, is left to macerate for a minimum of six weeks until full olfactory harmony is reached. Even after bottling, the perfume continues to evolve, gaining nuance and richness over time.

Recommended use

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 spray the upper chest or clothing (avoiding delicate fabrics and spraying from a safe distance).
• If the bottle is very new, do a few “wake-up” sprays and let it rest a few days so the perfume can finish rounding out on contact with oxygen.
• Ideal for special evenings and nights, cooler seasons, or whenever you want 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.

• Full 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 occur naturally in essential oils and quality aromatic raw materials. As with any perfume, it is recommended to avoid use if you have a known allergy to any of these ingredients and to do a small patch test on the forearm if your skin is especially sensitive.

An author's creation, made in France

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