Afternoon Delight captures a moment of self-indulgence, transporting you to a Parisian café, where the uplifting aroma of warm madeleines fills the air. A sweet yet light, ambery gourmand fragrance whose delectable scent recalls moment of joyful escapism. At the heart of the fragrance is a Madeleine accord , that evokes Afternoon Delight's sense of comfort, while conjuring a moment of “me time,” in which the quotidian appears to fade away. This blends with the creamy and woody notes of Sandalwood , while the deliciousness of Madagascan Vanilla Pod lingers in the fragrance. These notes all capture the memory of an enveloping moment for oneself.
To compose Afternoon Delight, master perfumer Carlos Benaïm looked to evoke the transporting feeling that famed French author Marcel Proust immortalized in his 1913 novel “À la recherche du temps perdu”. In the novel, the narrator tastes a madeleine dipped in tea, taking him back to his childhood. The madeleine has since come to symbolize taking a moment to pause and recall the memory of a fleeting indulgence. Afternoon Delight is a fragrance that captures this delightful moment in a finely crafted artistic olfactory creation.
NOTES
Top Note: The Madeleine Accord captures the essence of this beloved treat – warm and lightly sweet. It evokes a sense of comfort and escapism, inviting you to pause, indulge, and savour the simple pleasures in life.
Heart Note: Creamy, warm, and subtly woody, Heart of Sandalwood forms the grounding base of Afternoon Delight. Its rich aroma evokes a sense of serenity and well-being, just like the embrace of a sun-drenched afternoon.
Base Note: The Infusion of Premium Madagascar Vanilla Pod adds a touch of gourmand delight to the fragrance. Its delectable aroma is both comforting and alluring, like a whispered invitation to indulge. This precious ingredient adds a layer of irresistible sweetness and warmth to the fragrance, leaving a lingering trail of pure delight.
Ingredients
1278567 06 - INGREDIENTS: ALCOHOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • AQUA / WATER / EAU • BENZYL SALICYLATE • BENZYL ALCOHOL • HEXYL CINNAMAL • ANISE ALCOHOL • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • COUMARIN • LINALOOL • LIMONENE • BENZYL BENZOATE (F.I.L. N70056416/1).