Calissons Gourmands

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque · Unisex

Calissons Gourmands by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque is a rich pastry gourmand built entirely around southern French confectionery. It hits the senses with freshly c… Show more

Calissons Gourmands by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque is a rich pastry gourmand built entirely around southern French confectionery. It hits the senses with freshly crushed almond, chewy marzipan, and warm dissolved sugar. You smell candied melon paste and royal icing immediately. There is no synthetic burnt sugar here. Instead, perfumer Christian Louis recreates the authentic texture of an Aix calisson fresh out of the bakery box. It feels plush, edible, and comforting on chilly autumn mornings or quiet winter evenings. While the initial blast is intensely sweet, the scent softens into a gentle nutty skin scent that lingers for hours without choking out small rooms. Show less