The concept of edible fragrances isn’t new. It has existed for ages. The first-ever gourmand perfume was Shalimar by Guerlain, created in 1925. What gave Shalimar its gourmand status is the plentiful use of vanilla in this scent.
This set the tone for edible fragrances to follow. They have mainly been sweet, with notes of vanilla, caramel, tonka bean, sugar, honey, and others. But not all that is edible is sweet.
There are other notes that are also edible, but you wouldn’t expect to find them in a perfume. Who would want to smell like cheese, for example? Well, either way, there are perfumes out there that do carry a cheese note or smell like cheese, and it’s not always a bad thing.
Cheese Notes
There are different kinds of cheese notes or accords in perfumes. Some are sweet and mild, yet some are harsh and sharp. Most of these fragrances don’t have a precise layering of the notes in them listed anywhere online, but we were able to gather enough information to tell you what the main accords of these cheesy fragrances are.
1. Siren Song Elixirs Fluffy Bunny
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siren Song Elixirs |
| Best for | Women |
| Key Notes | Carrot Cake, Ginger, Nutmeg, Cloves, Brown Sugar, Cream Cheese Icing, Vanilla, Sugar, and Candied Pecan |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Longevity | 4+ hours |
| Projection | Strong |
| Perfumer | Siren Song Elixirs |
As you can see, we’re starting soft. Fluffy Bunny by Siren Elixirs is a typical gourmand fragrance that is sweet, spicy, delicious, and wearable.
The note of cheese here isn’t a pungent one, nor is it purely cheese. As you can see in the keynotes, it’s cream cheese icing, which is usually made of butter, vanilla, cream cheese, and powdered sugar.
Overall, this perfume will make you smell like a freshly baked carrot cake. Which isn’t a bad thing to smell like, now is it? I would say this seasonal fragrance is very reminiscent of a fall dessert.
2. Land of Aahs Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Perfume Oil
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Land of Aahs |
| Best for | Women |
| Key Notes | Cream Cheese, Blueberry, Cinnamon, and Vanilla Ice Cream |
| Release year | – |
| Longevity | 6+ hours |
| Projection | Strong |
| Perfumer | Land of Aahs |
Before going into the strong stuff, we wanted to suggest a wearable sweet cheese fragrance that is suitable for spring and summer. That would be Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream perfume oil by Land of Aahs.
With cream cheese, blueberry, cinnamon, and vanilla ice cream in the notes, this sweet, cheesy dessert in a bottle would be ideal for summer wear. The best part is that it’s also long-lasting because it’s a perfume oil.
3. Demeter Pizza Cologne
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Demeter |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Key Notes | Tomato Sauce, Creamy Mozzarella, and Oregano |
| Release year | 2013 |
| Longevity | 4+ hours |
| Projection | Strong |
| Perfumer | Demeter |
We’re cracking it up a notch with this one. Pizza by Demeter is a fragrance that smells just like that, like Pizza!
This perfume is a departure even for Demeter. Stretching the boundaries of wearable fragrances. With notes of tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella cheese, and oregano, you’ll smell like you just came out of the oven yourself.
4. Froggys Fog Stinky Cheese Cologne
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Froggys Fog |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Key Notes | Stinky Cheese |
| Release year | – |
| Longevity | 4+ hours |
| Projection | Strong |
| Perfumer | Froggys Frog |
We left the best (or worse, depending on your taste) for last. Stinky Cheese is a cologne by Froggy’s Fog that will let people smell you from a mile away, and they might just want to avoid you as soon as they catch a whiff.
Now, this obviously isn’t for everyday wear. But it is ideal if you have a Halloween party and are looking to smell like a rotting corpse, perhaps.
Is Cheese a Wearable Note?
When paired with the appropriate notes in perfumes, cheese can be wearable. Otherwise, be careful which cheesy fragrance you end up picking. You might just get one with the sole purpose of scaring people away.
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