India, July 21 -- Perfume has entered, or rather, re-entered its foodie era. Think roasted pistachio, saffron syrup, and creamy matcha: today's gourmand (French for glutton) scents are rich, refined, and Instagram-approved.

No longer just limited to sweet treats, they are layered like a five-course meal, with over 2.2 million posts on social media proving that the craving for edible perfumes is real.

While sweet-smelling perfumes have existed for decades, the modern gourmand trend took off in the 1990s with Thierry Mugler's Angel, a scent that boldly replaced traditional florals with notes of cotton candy, chocolate, and patchouli.

So, why are we all reaching for perfumes that smell like dessert, drinks, or spice blends from the kitche...