Why Pistachio Is The Fragrance Note Everyone Will Be Wearing in 2026

Have you ever smelled something so good you wanted to eat it? Well, that’s how you will feel with Kayali’s Yum Pistachio Gelato eau de parfum. Opting for a more literal take, the brand presents the perfect scent for those who enjoy the sweeter things in life, with the base alone combining whipped cream, marshmallow and cotton candy. The depth and complexity of the fragrance come via Egyptian geranium, white peony and hazelnut, all of which create the perfect stage for the pistachio gelato top note to shine.

Part of Hermès’ Parfum-Jardins collection, the Un Jardin à Cythère eau de toilette offers a fresh take on the gourmand note. The scent, designed to instantly transport you to a sunny day in the Mediterranean, is inspired by the Greek island of Kythira. The tenderness of fresh pistachio is paired here with grasses and olive wood, spotlighting the beauty of the natural world in one enticing perfume.

One of Tom Ford’s most recognisable scents? Soleil Blanc eau de parfum, of course. The iconic geometric flacon – seen here in stark white with a golden label – indicates it is part of the brand’s Private Blend collection and certainly deserves the spotlight in your vanity. An unexpected yet undoubtedly alluring fragrance, it provides a subtler alternative to classic pistachio perfumes thanks to a warm base of tonka bean, coconut and amber that meets a pure floral heart. The pistachio itself only comes through at the top, alongside bergamot, cardamom and pink pepper for a spicy twist.

Fragrance and whimsy are often intertwined, something Penhaligon’s and its Portraits collection is very familiar with. Creating a story that leaves salty pistachio as the protagonist, the Fortuitous Finley eau de parfum – characterised by its green liquid and horse head cap – embodies tales of innocence and compulsion by combining leather and violet leaves. The result is a perfume that brings a gourmand edge to a rich, warm and slightly floral scent.

Is there a better name for an eau de parfum that incorporates pistachio into its notes than Nuts? BorntoStandOut doesn’t seem to think so. A fragrance that features the coveted nut alongside other gourmand essences – think almond, caramel, rum and honey – as well as the warmth and smokiness of tonka absolute, tobacco and white musks, it invites you to embrace the chaotic harmony that the brand excels at.

If there ever was a brand that leaned into the warmth and sweetness often associated with gourmand scents, it would be Sol de Janeiro. Its tantalising Sol Cheirosa ’62 eau de parfum serves as a prime example, with a delicious blend of vanilla, salted caramel and sandalwood at the base and a floral heart of heliotrope and jasmine petals creating the perfect foundation for pistachio and almond – a nutty concoction that will capture your attention from the very first spritz.

The latest addition to the Prada Paradoxe universe – the Radical Essence eau de parfum – combines contrasting notes to create an enigmatic yet captivating scent, where salted pistachio accord sits at the heart. The creamy, nutty note is accompanied by sandalwood accord at the base, as well as neroli oil and orange flower absolute at the top, incorporating citrusy and warm elements that slightly diffuse the intensity of the pistachio.

Despite its name being Vanilla Mistral – and one of the middle notes being actual vanilla – this parfum from Ormonde Jayne is much more than a sweet scent. The brand recalls sun-drenched landscapes and the aromas of souks to develop the fragrance, having the ever-desirable pistachio sitting alongside cardamom, black pepper and pomegranate to form the top layer, while a blend of floral and woody essences creates both the heart and base to add a warming twist to the gourmand note.