Les Gourmandises de Luna by Nina Ricci

Didn’t get any caramel or coconut… huge disappointment. It smells sweet, sure, but it’s a total mess where you can’t distinguish anything. I sold it and don’t miss it.

I don’t usually review scents, but this needs to be said: TERRIBLE! Two key points: 1. Longevity: with my pH, it turns into odorless water. In 15 minutes, nothing. 2. Composition: I bought it blind because caramel and coconut notes were driving me crazy. I’ve trusted Nina Ricci before, but here… (I won’t say I learned my lesson because the selection in my country is limited and I have to take risks online). Ugh, almost cried. Between my pH-destroying chemistry and it just smelling like washed peony and rancid coconut, pffff. Total disappointment. I gave it a month. The bottle is spectacular and promises a sweet summer, but I couldn’t handle it, nor could it handle me. Repeat: my experience was fatal, but it might turn out beautiful for someone else. Proceed with caution.

Relief that I didn’t order this online without testing it first… I had my eye on it for that mix of coconut, caramel, and sandalwood, imagining something pretty, sweet, and tropical. Today I found it in-store, excitedly tested it, and surprise: the usual scent, caramel, caramel, and more caramel. It doesn’t smell bad, it’s just boring; all the Luna flankers are the same, and the caramel drowns everything. If you like the original but want a tiny different touch, go for it. It’s limited edition and hard to find.

Definitely found my fragrance for a happy summer day ♡ At first, it reminded me of childhood sweets: an explosion of gummies and candy bars. Then that citrus sweetness turns tender. The coconut and caramel give a warm aroma, like a ray of sunshine. It’s discreet, moderate sillage, and incredible longevity: more than 15 hours on my skin. I have the regular version and love it, but I confess the gourmand ended up pleasing me more, and I regret not choosing it. It’s one of the best-executed gourmands I’ve heard of. Hope to get a 50ml bottle ♡ What a shame it’s limited. The good news is it wasn’t popular in my country, so my chances are high. Important note: I didn’t buy it because the scent intimidated me. It literally smells like a candy shop. If you don’t mind smelling like that, you’ll love it. I liked it too much. The bad part is I was with people who don’t tolerate those scents, and the pressure made me lean toward something more modest. I regret it… but one day I’ll go for it. ♡ Scent: 9/10 ♡ Sillage: 8/10 ♡ Longevity: 10/10

Gourmands aren’t my favorite, but I don’t hate them either. I think it happens to a lot of people, whether they’re into ‘freshies’ or oriental fans. This is a ‘pretty’ gourmand with a clear milky toffee opening, sweet but not cloying. I detect a slight fruity touch that I know is pear because I’ve read it, but I didn’t identify it at first. The peony is subtle but there, beautifying the whole thing. I don’t detect anything citrusy at all. The scent is warm and cozy. I’ve worn it for a while and it feels comfortable, appetizing, and not heavy at all. I wouldn’t wear it in summer; it seems more suitable for all other seasons, day and night. I’m seriously considering buying my first gourmand.