Apparently, the hottest trend in beauty right now doesn’t come in a lipstick tube or eyeshadow palette. Instead, it comes in a perfume bottle that smells like your favorite café, candy shop, or Sunday bake sale. Welcome to the era of foodie fragrances, where your signature scent could make someone crave tiramisu. Dessert-inspired perfumes, which fragrance professionals and connoisseurs call “gourmands,” are taking center stage. Savor rich espresso notes swirling with caramel drizzle, soft vanilla clouds, or the syrupy sweet nectar of peaches with whipped cream. TikTok can’t get enough, with searches for these mouthwatering scents skyrocketing as perfume lovers show off their “scent layering” routines: body oils, lotions, and sprays stacked like a five-course meal, all to smell irresistible for hours. Celebrities are fanning the flames (or the frosting?) of the trend, too. Sabrina Carpenter’s Me Espresso literally bottles the joy of a sugary iced latte, while her Caramel Dream and Sweet Tooth fragrances lean fully into candy shop fantasy. It turns out, a whiff of whipped cream on your wrist is the ultimate mood boost. But foodie scents aren’t all sugar rush and cupcake chaos. Some go savory and chic, like Maison Margiela’s From The Garden, which captures sun-warmed tomatoes, herbs, and citrus for those who prefer “farmers market fresh” over “triple fudge brownie.” Others, like Malin + Goetz’s Strawberry, dial down the sweetness with a minimal, peppery twist for those searching for a more mature scent that steers clear of strawberry shortcake. However, we wouldn’t blame you for grabbing bottles of Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato, which smells of pistachio and hazelnut swirled in warm rum, topped with a playful mix of whipped cream, marshmallow, and cotton candy. It’s nutty, creamy, and a little boozy, aka the olfactory equivalent of the perfect dessert you don’t have to share. Whether you’re after the cozy comfort of vanilla or the zest of a ripe orchard, these perfumes turn everyday moments, like coffee breaks, picnics, and date night desserts, into something wearable. And honestly? Smelling like gelato sounds like self-care at its most delicious. Why Everyone Wants to Smell Like Coffee Shops and Candy Stores THE SWEET RISE OF FOODIE PERFUMES
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CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND CHEESE SLIDERS
INGREDIENTS
• 3 oz thinly sliced prosciutto • 1 package dinner rolls, halved lengthwise • 1/4 cup fig preserves • 3/4 cup shredded fontina cheese • 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup melted butter • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme • 2 chopped garlic cloves • Black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange prosciutto and bake for 8–10 minutes. 3. On a separate lined baking sheet, place the bottom halves of the rolls and spread fig preserves over them. 4. Layer with fontina and Swiss cheese. Top with crispy prosciutto. 5. Place the top half of the rolls over the prosciutto and gently press down. 6. In a bowl, mix butter, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic, and black pepper. 7. Pour butter mixture over rolls. Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes. 8. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, and separate before serving.
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