10 Best GOURMANDS That are SHOWSTOPPERS!!!

I love smelling delicious especially when the weather starts to get colder. In today's video I am sharing 10 fragrances from my collection that have earned a 10 out of 10. It was based on scent, longevity, projection and sillage! What is your favorite gourmand to wear? Let me know in the comments!
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[@leahmiranda8359]

I do love Devotion 😊 I bought it, and Burberry Goddess at the same time. I love both. I also love Black Opium, in all its forms. I was, and am still a fan of the Original Opium. That’s how old I am!😂😂😂

[@sashascents]

You are lucky to have that skin that loves fragrances. Both the Devotion and Burberry Goddess do not work well with me! Yes the original Opium is amazing! You are talking about the more spicy one not the Black Opium line correct?

[@leahmiranda8359]

@@sashascents Correct. The one that came out 30-40 years ago. Not sure exactly what year, but I wore it then. I still have a small sample bottle from then, but recently repurchased a large bottle 🤭I’m pretty sure I began wearing it when I was 29 and I’m 74 now!😳

[@leahmiranda8359]

I just looked it up. It came out in 1977. When I began wearing it, it was out for a year. I WAS 29!

[@sashascents]

@@leahmiranda8359 YES that one is fabulous! Its spicy and seductive

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

I didn't like Devotion at all either but I love Goddess and Le Parfum so much! ❤

[@sharonlee2005]

Devotion is a love for me. I bought it when it first came out and it was love at first sniff.

[@sashascents]

Yes a lot of people love it. I am working with it, but not really getting anywhere yet! It smells very waxy on me.

[@michellebastiani6470]

Milk bold is a must in my home during the holidays. My husband even gets a few sprays on during Xmas. Even my girls remember it through the holidays.

[@erriciawest]

Devotion was disappointing I’m happy I didn’t blind buy! My fave gourmands are bianco latte, Oriana, and escapade gourmand😃

[@margorobison6584]

Hi Sasha 😊 Yes, I blind bought Devotion... it's a like, not a love for me. On a pistachio note, I recommend Pistache body butter and Pistachio Biscotti edp from Pistache Skincare... affordable and delicious!!

[@sashascents]

I will have to try that, thank you so much

[@nadia_hgl3203]

Totally agree with you Sasha, I personally do not like devotion.. I get a weird feeling, the orange blossom mixed with the citrus notes, I don't know it's not a hate, but it's not a love either... But I have to admit that it's one of the best designers releases.. I do prefer bake by akro ❤

[@sashascents]

I have heard so much about Bake by Akro and had the opportunity of having it gifted to me but ended up going with Rouge Smoking which I adore. If I get the chance to try it I will.

[@Muchacandela]

It reminds me of Lemon Pledge

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Have you tried Black Opium Le Parfum? Omg I am addicted to that fragrance. Especially for designers but even so that vanilla is delicious, i get so many compliments. Also been loving Navitus Mahni Cassonade, Ambrosia Imperiale and Chocolate Queen. Have great luck with Navitus. I didn't like Devotion either but I don't enjoy lemon much ❤

[@sashascents]

Yes it is truly a beautiful fragrance! It did not last long on me for some reason! The extreme lasts longer on me! I hear a lot of people say that the Le Parfum is their favorite flanker! I need to dive into Navitus again! I have Eidola and Sour Exclusive... both wonderful fragrances

[@skinAPRN]

Thank you so much. Love your content. Where did you get that adorable sweater!?

[@sashascents]

Thank you! I got it at TJMaxx for $16.99 They had all kinds of colors and different animals. I loved the hot pink one they had with a leopard, but it wasn't in my size! Marshalls carries the same stuff as TJMaxx so yo might have luck finding it at one of those stores. I got it about 3 weeks ago! They still have them, because I was at TJMaxx today getting some Christmas stuff.

[@amy6174]

Devotion=over hyped, is a Meah, bleah, just ok, not a special fragrance in my opinion. It is not worth the hype

[@sashascents]

There is a mix of opinions on it! Very interesting and I am glad that I am not alone. Most of the big fragrance reviewers are saying it's one of the best gourmands, and I fell for the hype! But then again fragrance really is subjective! Thank you for your comment and watching!

[@jamecia90s]

I can't stand the smell

[@sashascents]

@@jamecia90s A lot of people are saying this!

[@erriciawest]

I feel the same way it smells so screechy like for old people!!

[@michellebastiani6470]

I like it but it's definitely not a love. Thought it was gonna be very different. It's similar to how I felt with Gucci Bloom intense and Prada paradox. Very hyped but just didn't do it for me like I thought lol. I got paradox intense for Xmas and I'm in love with her.

[@skinAPRN]

I absolutely adore devotions, and I had vanilla woods, which I also love but the performance is lacking so it is over price however, it does smell yummy

[@sashascents]

Vanilla woods is so long lasting on me... isn't it interesting how fragrances can perform so differently on people. There are a lot of people that truly love Devotion, and I do think it is a nice perfume, but on me it just doesnt wow!

[@kathywitter6076]

I'm so glad you included a good mix of perfumes. I've noticed some reviewers mainly navigate towards bland newbies.

[@sashascents]

Thank you so much! I really like fragrances that are different!

[@audreyhou1342]

I happen to really enjoy Devotion! When i wear it i smell sweet lemony cupcake with hints of honey, its delightful to me 😊 another one that i love is infamous Angel 😁

[@skinAPRN]

Could you possibly do a video with some more affordable fragrances? Like maybe I need $50 that would be fantastic because I trust your opinion.

[@sashascents]

Hello, yes I will try to get a video of affordable fragrances out soon. I appreciate the recommendation, thank you!

[@pryak6581]

Lush Tumeric Latte is the better Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille for me. They're not dupes, but have a similar vibe. Lush's is definitely more complex and fine imo. :)

[@sashascents]

I will have to try that one, thank you so much

[@lulubooh]

Honestly It’s an amazing Olivier Cresp creation

[@sashascents]

Olivier Cresp is a fabulous perfumer! It does smell nice just not on me! I have smelled it on other people and am envious of how good it is on them.

[@LadyTrini44]

I have to agree with you, Devotion didn't do anything for me. Not bad but not good enough for me to spend the money. It's a pass for me.

[@sashascents]

Yes for the money it is a bummer for sure! It may go back if I am not enjoying it. I don't want something that isn't performing or smelling right.

[@mamoni7703]

Love that zebra top! So cool and chic. Nope, I am not into Devotion. Tested it 3 different times and each time it didn’t click with me. Yes, to me, it does smell like a Christmas candle and lemon cleaning products. Citrus is a very tricky scent accord I find. To each their own, as they say. My favourite gourmand is Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier. The honey is vulgar, loud and so proud 😂. Normally I love light, airy florals, but scandal, for some reason excites my inner she wolf 🐺.

[@sashascents]

Thank you! I got the top at TJMaxx for less than $20 LOL. OMG I should have added Scandal to the list! You are so right! That honey is just in your face and absolutely delicious! Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate it

[@mamoni7703]

@@sashascents❤❤❤

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

I love Vanilla Woods too. I haven’t tried any of the other ones from 7 Virtues.

[@sashascents]

Coconut Sun is really good, but not the longest lasting… but I don’t mind respecting it!!❤️

[@dnaturalartist546]

I did buy Devotion because of the hype and returned it. I loved the opening, but the dry down nauseated me. Too orange blossom heavy for me.

[@sashascents]

Sadly I will be returning mine as well. I am just not that into it

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

I don’t love Devotion either. I’d much rather wear Amo Ferragamo, which nobody talks about.

[@sashascents]

I was expecting a jaw dropping gourmand they way other influencers were talking about it. I prefer their other release Q. I need to try Amo Ferragamo!

[@FruScarpia]

Your experience with Devotion sounds like my experience with Musc Ravageur/F Malle… Cinnamon leaf and not much more. (tbh my skin somehow kills fragrances, no matter what)

[@sashascents]

I am with you!! My skin does all kinds of odd things with fragrances LOL

[@GretaBeth]

I just blind bought Devotion from Ulta in sale 😂 now you have me scared

[@sashascents]

There are a lot of people who like it! It does not last long on me, and it might be because of my skin

[@frankiefavero1666]

Omg Sasha, I'm completely on board with the meh status of Devotion! In all fairness, I knew I wasn't gonna love it before sampling it because I don't fancy smelling like candied lemon (or any type of lemon)... I'm also not on board the Burberry Goddess train, mainly because to me it smells like a shorter lasting, less boozey and more cocoa forward Vanilla 28... meh!

[@sashascents]

Yes you are right about the Burberry Goddess! I was hoping it would be a loud yummy fragrance that left a gorgeous long lasting trail but was very disappointed that it barely said hello on me... just fizzled out pretty quickly! I hate when that happens.

[@perfumetherapie]

Oh my God!! Finally!!! Somebody said it!!! Devotion is completely, utterly disappointing and over hyped. I tried, I really, really tried! Every time I go I to Ulta I think “okay, this time it’ll be different, and I’ll love it.” But no. No! It’s sickly too sweet and synthetic and…underwhelming. Even Amo Ferragamo is better. (…But don’t get me started on Burberry Goddess, which is just gross! It’s like a rancid butter cookie, gag! I’m convinced that every influencer out there hyping it is getting paid to do so!) …Anyway, thank you! I am not going crazy 🙏🙏

[@sashascents]

Yay I am glad I am not alone on the Devotion thing! I also agree with you on Burberry Goddess... the performance on that one is not good at all. I do like the opening of it though, but then it just changes into a bland fragrance. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Lol I love Burberry Goddess. I'm on my 2nd bottle 😂 The ginger mixed with the vanilla is a beautiful daily vanilla that isn't gourmand. Love it!

[@TheFragranceDecantBoutique]

Love these ❤

[@sashascents]

Thank you so much

[@SoyGloriaTeresa]

Hello Sasha. As ever I am very thankful with your recommendations ❤ I smelled Devotion the first time a month ago and didn’t like it at all 😕 Last Saturday I gave it a chance and tried again, and wow I was impressed. One point, both times it wasn’t in the same store, maybe the first tester was damage or maybe was a new one and the fragrance was not yet somewhat accented. I can’t explain very well, do you understand what I am trying to say?

[@sashascents]

Yes I know what you are saying for sure. I am going to keep wearing it to see how it works with my skins chemistry. I have had fragrances in the past that I didn’t like, and then suddenly revisited them and then loved. Example of that is Black Orchid 🖤

[@ClaraHenderson-nc6hz]

Thank u very much i really enjoy ur perfume advise this is a blessing to me and also others. Take care ann

[@sashascents]

Aw thank you Ann! I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@roxw7221]

I give Devotion an 8. I find it a semi gourmand and not a hint of red hots or I wouldn’t have bought it. I must try Misfah….. I believe Gabby mentioned that. The new Le Gourmand by Jousette is the most edible gourmand ever. Not sure if I want to smell that foodie like Nutella . Still deciding on that one.

[@sashascents]

Hi, ugh I wish I didn’t smell red hots! It’s so fascinating how one fragrance can smell so different to others. What stands out the most to you with this fragrance?

[@sashascents]

Oh and to respond about Misfah, it’s stunning! It’s decadent and smells rich!

[@mookeibear]

I don’t know if I like devotion or not lol. I guess if I have to make myself like it, it’s probably not worth it. ❤❤

[@sashascents]

Totally, ya never want to force something! I am learning that LOL

[@amy6174]

In my opinion BDK rouge smoking is not in the middle at all, is feminin, i do not whant to smell Rouge Smoking on a man... Ihhh... Is not for a masculin man, but is just my opinion 😉 and is about my taste regarding mens fragrances

[@sashascents]

I have smelled it on a man and it smelled smoky and intoxicating (I didnt know the guy but he was at the fragrance counter). Smelled very different on him then it does on me. Personally I do not like wearing fragrances that are on the masculine side... this to me seemed safe. But then again people smell things differently... that is what I love about the world of perfume!

[@docm5314]

I liked opening of devotion on skin and then it took a horrible turn and I wanted to wash it off. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sashascents]

I have heard several people say the same thing

[@docm5314]

@@sashascents 😮thank you! I thought maybe there was something wrong with me 😂

[@user-sk9cf5hr2v]

Why don’t you give one of Ariana grande perfumes a shot ?

[@sashascents]

Yes I have Cloud and enjoy that one.

[@lindatheresa8449]

Hi Sasha, I haven't tried Devotion, but I have to say, I'm noticing with me that perfumes, smell different from day to day. Great one day, not so great the next. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the weather. 🤔

[@sashascents]

YES so true! I do have that sometimes with some of my fragrances. It has to do with your skins chemistry etc... I have been trying Devotion every day for the past 5 days and it is still just a meh for me!

[@kara8911]

I do really like Devotion but not love. I got a bottle on a good sale so I grabbed one.

[@sashascents]

Did you get it at the Sephora 20% off sale or a better sale? I got mine with the friends and family sale at Macys!

[@kara8911]

@@sashascents I got it off Jomashop a 1.7 for about $70

[@jennyhicks1033]

Devotion is a huge no for me I tried to like it but could not do it

[@sashascents]

You are not alone! There are quite a few people on here saying the same thing!

[@nelluke]

I allowed a sales assistant to spray Devotion on me, I had to wash it off! 👎

[@sashascents]

It is a shame that it just isn't that spectacular! there are a lot of people that do not like it either

[@elaineremains]

i don't really have a gourmand yet, except that brazilian crush 62, which i find ridiculous lol reminds me of bonnebelle lipsmackers from when i was a little kid lol.. however, i think i have black opium waiting out in the mailbox for me!.... and i'm sorry, but 'candle waxy smell' does not sound anywhere NEAR the awful experience i had with Chloe lololol

[@sashascents]

Curious what you think of Black Opium! Which one did you get the OG or one of the flankers?

[@elaineremains]

@@sashascents i thought i answered this question lol i hate when my comments get eaten!.... ok, it's the OG Black Opium, and i just put it on my wrist and it's YUMMY!! i love it!! i'm just waiting for it to dry down to make sure it doesn't turn into some patchouli ridden awful men's scent lol.... nope, black opium is staying nice on me, i like it a lot... not sure if it will have a lot of staying power though! ..... HOWEVER, the YSL Libre is hurting my arm, believe it or not!!!!! i'm way too sensitive! it's ok, i mean Libre is an ok scent, but nothing i would buy a full bottle of.... but black opium, i looooove

[@pamelabrown8467]

Thanks 😇

[@sashascents]

Thanks for watching

[@ClaraHenderson-nc6hz]

Ur so sweet thanks

[@Lapinettepetitbébé]

I don't like Devotion.i find it girly and too foody.i will stick with Lira.

[@sashascents]

Ah Lira!! That is a gorgeous fragrance!!! Sana from Blend Oud has been compared to Lira many times! Have you tried Sana? it is so good

[@Lapinettepetitbébé]

@@sashascents yes, i tried Sana and indeed, it is very similar.i love it 😍

[@janetn9942]

I love you but I just got triggered when u pronounced it “EXpresso” 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@sashascents]

I know it is suppose to be Espresso but it is the way I pronounce it. I have a few other words that I pronounce differently too LOL. My parents were dutch with very heavy accents and so some of the way they said words rubbed off on me I think.

[@user-sk9cf5hr2v]

In my opinion when you wear perfumes occasionally then they can last on you

[@sashascents]

Yes I agree! I rotate my fragrances all of the time.