Smells as good as it tastes

So forgive me if you already know this, but apparently the big trend in perfumes is gourmand. I know, I thought that was someone who enjoyed food, too, but it also refers to food-based aromas.

“Food-based smells are quite popular right now,” says natural perfumer, author and owner of Aftelier Perfumes, Mandy Aftel to BellaSugar.com. “Natural materials really mix with your body chemistry in a very interesting way, then they kind of fade away,” she says. “They have that soft arc that I think is very sexy.”

I agree.

While you don’t want to smell like mini hotdogs, there are some natural foodie

scents that make a welcome change from your common lilly and hibiscus scents. To help you out, we’ve compiled a few of our favourites – ones that’ll have you smelling, er, good enough to eat. Boom, tish!

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Scent: vanilla Wear it to: remind you of baking cup cakes for afternoon tea with the girls. Sweet but not in a push-over kind of way. Try: Boss Intense by Hugo Boss

Scent: cacao Wear it to: give you a chocolate rush without the calories. Try: Fantasy by Britney Spears for the white chocolate hit.

Scent: apples Wear it to: work on Monday morning with a crisp white shirt ‘cos it’ll make you feel feel organised and awake, no matter how big your weekend was. Try: DKNY Be Delicious

Scent: fig Wear it to: smell spicy sweet, without being sickly. Anyone who’s been to Croatia knows how amazing the smell of fresh figs is. Try: Marc Jacobs Fig

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Scent: almonds Wear it to: be different. You’ll have everyone asking, “What’s that perfume you’re wearing?” Try: Burberry Brit by Burberry

Love, Spicy