Le Monde Gourmand Chai Épicé Eau de Parfum - 1 fl oz (30 ml) - Woody, Spicy, Warm Perfume Notes

Don’t judge this one right away - initially, it has an odd scent that’s reminiscent of liquid antibiotic that needs to be refrigerated. Give it a few minutes, let it settle, & it turns into a super sweet strawberries & cream type of scent. Really fun, happy scent. Very reminiscent of spring / summer.

I purchased both the Lait de Coco and Chai Épicé fragrances. They are lovely and layer so well! It was absolutely a worthwhile buy; these perfumes outperform their price point. My impressions of each are below.Lait de Coco is not entirely gourmand. Although it is anchored by the richness of coconut cream, I would best describe Lait de Coco as a sweet and approachable "clean girl" scent. The floral top note is prominent but not overwhelming. The dry-down is powdery and even a bit soapy, which I like. Projection is moderately weak to weak, which I also like, because I prefer fragrances that sit close to the skin. This is my favorite of the two I bought.Chai Épicé is a true gourmand fragrance. It is all sweetness with a touch of spice—less reminiscent of masala chai, I find, than it is reminiscent of apple streusel, baklava, or candied almonds. The toasted hazelnut and praline notes are prominent. Perhaps it's just the way my skin reacts to fragrances, but I also find this one to be powdery (but not soapy) on the dry-down. After several hours, Chai Épicé is all vanilla and whipped cream. Projection is moderate; preferring subtle fragrances, I only need one spritz.What I'm most impressed by is the longevity of both fragrances. I know that my skin really holds on to benzoin, which both of these perfumes contain, but let me tell you: the base notes (powdery coconut and vanilla) were projecting eighteen hours later. Most of the scent had worn off within eight hours, but after doing some landscaping work in 102-degree heat (don't ask), those powdery base notes were projecting again! A colleague told me I smelled like a "sweaty muffin," which was... Painfully accurate, so I accept it.

Chai is nicer than Coconut. I am a little bit put off by the fact that they are not very fragrant but that's good if you are an EDT person. Coconut also leaves a kind of stickiness behind, almost like it’s supposed to have some kind of moisturizing effect. I’ve seen this before on body sprays that are intended to be worn after showering or bathing. Maybe it’s the coconut that makes it sticky, but it does seem natural and does not smell of strong alcohol unlike other EDT fragrances often do. On the other hand, this is good if you want to soften a strong fragrance or add some warm gourmand notes. Coconut scent blends well with many types of fragrance notes imho. The bottle is very nice and hefty. There is no leakage. It is good quality packaging. The bottle size fits nicely in the palm of your hand and it feels luxurious. The spray quality is excellent.

This perfume is absolutely amazing! It has a warm, creamy coconut scent that isn’t too overpowering but lasts all day. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and fresh, making it great for everyday wear. The fragrance reminds me of a tropical vacation, and I get so many compliments when I wear it. If you love coconut scents, this is a must-have!

I purchased two bottles of this perfume the Coco which was advertised to have a coconut creamy coconut scent and the chai spice which from other reviews that I'd read smelt like a chai spice latte I thought that those would be good I did not realize that the coconut one is a creamy coconut scent which I do enjoy it is extremely extremely light it is definitely a fragrance that's once it is on your body or on your clothes you would have to be either having your face on the area that you sprayed it in order for another person to smell it or you would have to overspray yourself to the point to where it would be strong enough for other people to smell it The chai spice in turn does smell nice but it is not very spicy to me it smells like a good bottle of vanilla extract it does not have a very spicy scent which was what I was looking for although they do both smell nice I don't think I would purchase them again. They do spray nice. Spray overage is great just wish they were stronger and the other was more of a spice warm sent. Quality of the bottle is nice it's glass and fits well in your hand.