Macaron

This scent came into being in 1992, after facing numerous rejections from creators. At the time, no one believed in the future of a fragrance that one would want to eat. And yet, the future proved them wrong… Gourmand fragrances are particularly on the rise. They possess a reassuring, regressive quality that is not unwelcome. Among the new olfactory accords used in this field, macaron is a true delight!

Macaron, an irresistible little cake

The macaron is a small round cake, both crisp and soft. It measures between three and 5 cm in diameter and is very widespread in France. It is made from crushed almonds, powdered sugar and egg white. It can then take on a whole range of different flavors and requires a certain amount of skill in baking. This meringue derivative is a true delight that has actually existed since the Middle Ages. It was at that time that it first appeared in Europe, though the exact date of its creation remains uncertain. The macaron is mentioned in several of Rabelais's works and appears to have originated in Italy before arriving in France during the Renaissance, thanks to Catherine de Médicis. However, it was very little known at the time, and it was only from the early 19th century onward that it began to be made by numerous pastry chefs. It was during this period that the Parisian macaron was born, with the buttercream filling we know today. There now exists a version for every taste, embellished with a countless array of flavors. The macaron seems to have no limit other than the inventiveness of pastry chefs.

Macaron fragrances

As with most pastries and confections used in perfumery, the scent of macaron is entirely recreated in the laboratory, through the layering of several synthetic ingredients. It delights gourmand lovers everywhere, and comes in countless variations paired with multiple scents. Thus, some fragrances smell like a rose macaron, while others will evoke the scent of an orange blossom macaron. Among the most famous fragrances containing this olfactory note, one may be seduced by See By Chloé, Nina de Nina Ricci, La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain, or L.12.12 pour Elle Sparkling by Lacoste. All these fragrances share a common trait: combining the sweetness of childhood with the sensuality of femininity. With them, everything is a matter of harmony. There is no question of veering into an overly childish world laden with sentimentality. The scent of macaron simply adds a touch of gourmand sweetness to fragrances defined above all by an unmistakable elegance.