François Demachy:
This perfume is delectably tempting and sweet, yet never cloying. I chose exotic Tonka Bean for its slightly bitter roundness. This is a mouth-watering treat that nevertheless retains some mystery.
Fève Délicieuse fragrance notes
- Venezuelan tonka bean, Madagascan vanilla, Caramel, Cocoa, Praline, Woods
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The sour cherry and powderyness make this lean more feminine than I feel comfortable wearing.
I don’t pick up on any lavender or mint that some seem to get, just that blast of powdery sour cherry. If it was in the background with the cocoa and caramel up front I’d love this. But as it is I’d prefer to smell it on a woman.

It opens on my skin with a delicious, sweet creamy vanilla enchanted with some kind of an ancient green mint laying on top of a cozy and comforting tonka. The middle is where the pale lavender comes into play, powdery and smooth. Shifting over a bed of cacao and a hint of almond. Totally this scent is so smooth, sensuous and absolutely delicious. The sweetness has a soft balance that makes it wearable. Pricey but worth it.
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The almond tones of tonka are enriched here with heaps of dry cocoa with a clear boost of something floral and dusty.
Then this cocoa tempest quiets down and reveals a flickering, potent tonka bean. In the great sea of this ingredient there are other notes sunken: tobacco and cinnamon. Cocoa takes on a more chocolate form while caramel starts shimmering somewhere and vanilla takes the scene. From now on, smooth vanilla penetrates every single note of the blend.

I'm not really into gourmands, in fact I generally dislike them. There is interest here. I get the tonka and carmel, but it is lifted in pitch by some early bergamot, that interacts something like aldehydes do. Its so sweet that it almost pinches the senses. The sweetness is of the candy/sugar variety and not the carmel tonka variety. Its more complex than your average amber, with background notes never fully peaking through, but lending profile. I don't think this is masculine or feminine. Who should smell like childrens candy? Laffy taffys can be enjoyed by any gender. I get something of a powdery feel over it all, which is a nice touch in an amber, but more unique in a sugar sweet. Its saved from becoming a straight down vote because it is pretty good on longevity, and the blend is pretty good. Smells like good quality, but this is not to my taste.


Both have the very high quality Tonka in them.
So this is very unique and very cozy, just like TF very unisex.
Lasts above average on me.
Love it.... so hoping the next Dior offerings are Orientals.... Rouge Traffalgar is very nice, so looking forward to 2020.
Scent 10 -10
Performance 7.9 -10
Sillage 7 -10
Try if you like Dior Homme Intense.... this has the coziness of DHI

Colin Maillard rightly described this as being "comparable with any low-brow drugstore gourmand scent for teenagers."

Very powdery, and I do get a slight medicinal cherry, but not a familiar cherry. Sharp, medicinal, cherry-ish scent?
I don't get the Tonka. Or vanilla. Or cocoa. Or woods.
Maybe praline? Maybe caramel? Not much of either, if any.
This was a big disappointment, as I had high hopes given the house, the nose, and the note pyramid. Maybe my chemistry just doesn't jive? For the money, there are much better choices.

A little Tobacco Vanille, a little Ambre Narguile, and just a touch of Dior Homme. At the same time, Feve Delicieuse is clearly its own scent and perhaps more refined and impressive than the others. It opens with a medicinal cherry note that reminded me very much of Sucrets throat lozenges, and almost induces a mild, anesthetic tingle. It's cool and numbing, a full-bodied cherry paired subtly with an icy menthol-like mint. This is a great beginning as far as I'm concerned, as there's almost something a little off-putting about it--or at the very least--unusual. It's the kind of addictive opening you're curious to experience again, and seems to become more satisfying each time . The cherry note fizzes alongside a bright, spicy aspect that could easily pass for cinnamon. While it's not a BIG cinnamon, it's nice and lively and has the kind of snappy bite I enjoy. It feels fresh.
Underneath the cherry and cinnamon, Feve Delicieuse possesses an excellent base built around Tonka Bean. Rich milky caramel notes and a buttery-soft glowing vanilla are subtle, marked by a lightly roasted nuance that serves as an accent to the overall flavor of the fragrance. Aspects of the heart resemble Tabac Rouge and by association, Tobacco Vanille, though here you can replace the tobacco note with tonka bean--sort of a sweeter, almond-y tobacco smell. Way in the background you can pick up on light, sweet floral notes.
This is Tonka done right-a sophisticated and meticulously crafted gourmand that's an absolute pleasure to smell; perfect for an intimate evening in or out. Projection is moderate--it sits closely but maintains a subtle presence. Longevity is 8 hours plus. Sold as part of Dior's Privee line, Feve Dellcieuse is an expensive fragrance but I believe the price is warranted in this instance. It smells great and there's no question of its quality or the skill of the perfumer who put it all together. Thumbs up. Highly Recommended.


I can see why this is a Basenotes favorite but I can't help but be a little underwhelmed. Maybe I expected too much?? It's good but not great. Wears light on my skin.
8/10