ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Culinary intelligence.
Modern perfumery.
The Cultured Gourmands collection is a collaboration between New Directions Aromatics and Aromatic Fragrances International — six elevation-ready fragrance oils designed to meet consumers exactly where they are in 2026.
Each oil is crafted for maximum cross-category versatility: body care, home fragrance, candles, and personal scent. Trend-forward, gender-inclusive, and built for premium storytelling.
NDA FRAGRANCE OIL COLLECTION
Cultured
Gourmands
Culinary intelligence meets modern perfumery.
COMING SOON ● LIMITED FIRST LAUNCH
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Culinary intelligence.
Modern perfumery.
The Cultured Gourmands collection is a collaboration between New Directions Aromatics and Aromatic Fragrances International — six elevation-ready fragrance oils designed to meet consumers exactly where they are in 2026.
Each oil is crafted for maximum cross-category versatility: body care, home fragrance, candles, and personal scent. Trend-forward, gender-inclusive, and built for premium storytelling.
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Culinary intelligence.
Modern perfumery.
The Cultured Gourmands collection is a collaboration between New Directions Aromatics and Aromatic Fragrances International — six elevation-ready fragrance oils designed to meet consumers exactly where they are in 2026.
Each oil is crafted for maximum cross-category versatility: body care, home fragrance, candles, and personal scent. Trend-forward, gender-inclusive, and built for premium storytelling.
NUTTY·SWEET·INDULGENT
Pistachio Crème
Pistachio Crème evokes the luxurious texture of pistachio cream folded into gelato or pâtisserie fillings. It is rich yet smooth, blending roasted pistachio with silky sweetness.
WARM·AIRY·SERENE
Rice Steam
Rice Steam captures the delicate warmth of freshly steamed rice rising from the bowl. It is a scent of clean warmth and minimalist comfort, reminiscent of warm linen, rice milk, and soft grains.
TOASTED·DRY·WOODY
Sesame Woods
Sesame Woods blends the nutty aroma of toasted sesame seeds with warm woody depth. Inspired by black sesame desserts and roasted ingredients, this scent feels comforting and sophisticated.
CREAMY·COMFORTING
Milk Veil
Milk Veil wraps the skin in a gentle cloud of warm milk and delicate sweetness. Inspired by milk baths and silky textures, this scent feels intimate, clean, and nurturing.
GREEN·BRIGHT·CLEAN
Honeyed Matcha
Honeyed Matcha blends the earthy elegance of ceremonial matcha with golden honey sweetness. It evokes tea ceremonies, quiet cafés, and the calming ritual of whisking matcha.
FRESH·SPARKLING
Sugared Lychee
Sugared Lychee captures the sparkling sweetness of ripe lychee glazed with delicate sugar. Fresh, tropical, and lightly floral, this fragrance feels like a refreshing fruit dessert on a warm evening.
WHY GOURMAND, WHY NOW
The market is ready. Your customers are already there.
Wellness & Emotional Connection
Fragrance is no longer just about smelling nice. Emotional and wellness benefits are now central — scents chosen to boost mood, calm stress, and support daily rituals.
Gourmand & Comforting Notes
Creamy vanilla, caramel, tonka bean, and light sweet accords are trending — with a less sugary, more sophisticated twist. Warmth, softness, and everyday wearability.
Personalization & Layering
Scent stacking is replacing the single signature scent. Gourmand notes layer beautifully across body creams, perfume oils, and hair mists — driving multi-product purchase.
Gen Z & Millennial Demand
Consumers are seeking "edible but chic." Pistachio, rice milk, and savory-adjacent accords — especially from Kayali, Sol de Janeiro, and emerging niche houses — are defining 2025–2026.
NUTTY·SWEET·INDULGENT
Pistachio Crème
Pistachio Crème evokes the luxurious texture of pistachio cream folded into gelato or pâtisserie fillings. It is rich yet smooth, blending roasted pistachio with silky sweetness.
WARM·AIRY·SERENE
Rice Steam
Rice Steam captures the delicate warmth of freshly steamed rice rising from the bowl. It is a scent of clean warmth and minimalist comfort, reminiscent of warm linen, rice milk, and soft grains.
TOASTED·DRY·WOODY
Sesame Woods
Sesame Woods blends the nutty aroma of toasted sesame seeds with warm woody depth. Inspired by black sesame desserts and roasted ingredients, this scent feels comforting and sophisticated.
CREAMY·INTIMATE·COMFORTING
Milk Veil
Milk Veil wraps the skin in a gentle cloud of warm milk and delicate sweetness. Inspired by milk baths and silky textures, this scent feels intimate, clean, and nurturing.
GREEN·BRIGHT·CLEAN
Honeyed Matcha
Honeyed Matcha blends the earthy elegance of ceremonial matcha with golden honey sweetness. It evokes tea ceremonies, quiet cafés, and the calming ritual of whisking matcha.
FRESH·JUICY·SPARKLING
Sugared Lychee
Sugared Lychee captures the sparkling sweetness of ripe lychee glazed with delicate sugar. Fresh, tropical, and lightly floral, this fragrance feels like a refreshing fruit dessert on a warm evening.
WHY GOURMAND, WHY NOW
The market is ready.
Your customers are already there.
NUTTY · SWEET · INDULGENT
Pistachio Crème
Pistachio Crème evokes the luxurious texture of pistachio cream folded into gelato or pâtisserie fillings. It is rich yet smooth, blending roasted pistachio with silky sweetness.
WARM · AIRY · SERENE
Rice Steam
Rice Steam captures the delicate warmth of freshly steamed rice rising from the bowl. It is a scent of clean warmth and minimalist comfort, reminiscent of warm linen, rice milk, and soft grains.
TOASTED · DRY · WOODY
Sesame Woods
Sesame Woods blends the nutty aroma of toasted sesame seeds with warm woody depth. Inspired by black sesame desserts and roasted ingredients, this scent feels comforting and sophisticated.
CREAMY · INTIMATE · COMFORTING
Milk Veil
Milk Veil wraps the skin in a gentle cloud of warm milk and delicate sweetness. Inspired by milk baths and silky textures, this scent feels intimate, clean, and nurturing.
GREEN · BRIGHT · CLEAN
Honeyed Matcha
Honeyed Matcha blends the earthy elegance of ceremonial matcha with golden honey sweetness. It evokes tea ceremonies, quiet cafés, and the calming ritual of whisking matcha.
FRESH · JUICY · SPARKLING
Sugared Lychee
Sugared Lychee captures the sparkling sweetness of ripe lychee glazed with delicate sugar. Fresh, tropical, and lightly floral, this fragrance feels like a refreshing fruit dessert on a warm evening.
WHY GOURMAND, WHY NOW
The market is ready. Your customers are already there.
Wellness & Emotional Connection
Fragrance is no longer just about smelling nice. Emotional and wellness benefits are now central — scents chosen to boost mood, calm stress, and support daily rituals.
Gourmand & Comforting Notes
Creamy vanilla, caramel, tonka bean, and light sweet accords are trending — with a less sugary, more sophisticated twist. Warmth, softness, and everyday wearability.
Personalization & Layering
Scent stacking is replacing the single signature scent. Gourmand notes layer beautifully across body creams, perfume oils, and hair mists — driving multi-product purchase.
Gen Z & Millennial Demand
Consumers are seeking "edible but chic." Pistachio, rice milk, and savory-adjacent accords — especially from Kayali, Sol de Janeiro, and emerging niche houses — are defining 2025–2026.