Baklava

Baklava by Pearlescent Parfums is a rich, complex gourmand fragrance that skews heavily toward honeyed sweetness with nuanced nutty and floral accords. It opens with a sharp, medicinal burst—often likened to Carmex—dominated by neroli, citrus, and syrupy sweetness, which many find initially off-putting. Over time, this evolves into a deeply honeyed, buttery, and vanilla-sweet concentration, reminiscent of phyllo pastry soaked in syrup, with pistachio and almond notes giving structure. The fragrance transforms into a warm, velvety gourmand with a slight animalic musk and enveloping sweetness that lingers for hours. While some perceive a Middle Eastern or baked dessert vibe, others find it more abstract and less like actual baklava, due to its savoriness and lack of cherry or traditional pastry markers. It is best worn in cold weather and excels in the evening with moderate to strong sillage, giving off a soft, cream-colored aura rather than a clean or sharp scent.