Gourmand is the category Lattafa does better than any house at this price, and it is where most people’s Arabian fragrance habit starts. The rule is simple: if it smells like something you could eat, it lives here.

The range splits into three types worth telling apart. Boozy and spiced — Khamrah, with its dates, cinnamon and tonka, is the definitive example and the biggest seller on this site. Praline and nutty — Sakeena (£16.99) puts passion fruit and raspberry over praline, Hayaati Florence (£14.99) does lychee and rose over the same base, and Qimmah For Women (£14.99) goes almond, coffee and vanilla. Caramel and dessert — Love In Paris (£37.99) is caramelised apple and tonka, Haya (£24.99) is pink champagne and praline, and Sehr (£36.99) brings cinnamon and almond into properly spiced territory.

Where to start. If you have never worn a gourmand, start under £20 — Sakeena or Hayaati Florence will tell you within a day whether the category is for you, without committing £37. If you already know you like sweet fragrances and want the one everyone recognises, Khamrah.

A word on wear. Gourmands are winter fragrances by nature. The same bottle that smells rich and warm in January can read cloying in July, and sweetness amplifies with heat — so if you are buying in summer, buy fewer sprays rather than a different bottle. Our winter fragrance guide covers which ones carry a British cold snap best.

New bottles need resting. Sweet compositions in particular open sharp and settle over four to six weeks — see the maceration guide.

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