Le Monde Gourmand Crème Vanille Eau de Parfum – 1 fl oz (30 ml) – Vanilla, Floral, Sweet Fragrance

I just ran out of my travel size KAYALI Pistachio Yum, which led me down a curious rabbit hole. I didn’t want to reorder it through Sephora for whatever reason. Amazon is one of my go to defaults. Saw this option as a comparison. It is a cheaper price and more product. I am glad I tried it, its not bad and it is similar. My final inclination is still to lean Pistachio Yum. 4 stars because its nice but I will still go back to Pistachio Yum once this bottle is empty.

I’ve stumbled upon a chai-scented perfume that’s an absolute steal. It boasts a captivating blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and clove that’s perfect for any occasion. Not only does it smell divine, but it also comes at an incredibly affordable price. This perfume has quickly become my daily go-to, and I can’t recommend it enough for those who adore chai and want a great value fragrance. It’s like a warm hug in a bottle!

I purchased both the Lait de Coco and Chai Épicé fragrances. They are lovely and layer so well! It was absolutely a worthwhile buy; these perfumes outperform their price point. My impressions of each are below.

Lait de Coco is not entirely gourmand. Although it is anchored by the richness of coconut cream, I would best describe Lait de Coco as a sweet and approachable “clean girl” scent. The floral top note is prominent but not overwhelming. The dry-down is powdery and even a bit soapy, which I like. Projection is moderately weak to weak, which I also like, because I prefer fragrances that sit close to the skin. This is my favorite of the two I bought.

Chai Épicé is a true gourmand fragrance. It is all sweetness with a touch of spice—less reminiscent of masala chai, I find, than it is reminiscent of apple streusel, baklava, or candied almonds. The toasted hazelnut and praline notes are prominent. Perhaps it’s just the way my skin reacts to fragrances, but I also find this one to be powdery (but not soapy) on the dry-down. After several hours, Chai Épicé is all vanilla and whipped cream. Projection is moderate; preferring subtle fragrances, I only need one spritz.

What I’m most impressed by is the longevity of both fragrances. I know that my skin really holds on to benzoin, which both of these perfumes contain, but let me tell you: the base notes (powdery coconut and vanilla) were projecting eighteen hours later. Most of the scent had worn off within eight hours, but after doing some landscaping work in 102-degree heat (don’t ask), those powdery base notes were projecting again! A colleague told me I smelled like a “sweaty muffin,” which was… Painfully accurate, so I accept it.

it does smell really nice but no where near as strong as i had hoped or would’ve liked, i am someone who loves a really powerful scent so maybe thats a preference not everyone has, the smell itself is great, it doesn’t last very long and isn’t “overpowering” as some can be, (although that’s what i like lol) if you like clean, subtle, warm, sweet scents this is for you, for sure, product arrived packaged well and earlier than expected. i like it enough i would try another scent by the same sellers.
i would say it’s more sugary than vanilla, but very feminine and clean.

I was hoping this had a really great Coconut scent and it just smelled flowery to me. I couldn’t even wear it. Couldn’t return it either so gave it away.