This is the newest family in the fragrance universe:  the first blockbuster example was Thierry Mugler’s Angel, and since then ‘edible’ notes have become super-popular.  Think:  caramel, chocolate, milk, candy floss, coffee, Cognac, toffee, almonds, even bubblegum – and almost always, a generous helping of vanilla.  There may be spices in there, too, or amber:  in general, gourmand fragrances are warm and most wearable in the cooler seasons, when we want a fragrance to snuggle up to.