“Pistachio Brûlée serves up a smorgasbord of edible notes, from pistachio crumbs to moreish vanilla. It’s an understated gourmand that leans fresher, thanks to a splash of milk. There’s a clean, just-shampooed-hair quality to it that leaves me feeling uplifted and refreshed throughout the day — never sticky or overwhelmed, like many sweet, gourmand scents tend to do. Fans of pistachio perfumes will naturally want to compare it to the OG nutty scent: Kayali’s Yum Pistachio Gelato. Le Monde Gourmand’s take is lighter and crisper, while Kayali’s is richer, thanks to a glug of rum and a handful of roasted hazelnuts. That said, it doesn’t last quite as long, but at this price point, I don’t mind topping up as often as I like. The nifty bottle also slips easily into most of my handbags, which makes reapplying it so easy.” — Jacqueline Kilikita, beauty director
