05/12/2025
Featured in discussing the psychology of gourmand perfumes and diet culture.
Scent becomes a safe way to experience comfort without "breaking the rules"—but what does that reveal about how we relate to pleasure and control?
The "good" vs "bad" narrative shows up everywhere. Guilty pleasure. Forbidden dessert. Decadent indulgence. These phrases tie pleasure to shame.
Gourmand perfumes romanticise temptation but never cross the line into consumption. It reflects how deeply we've internalised the belief that pleasure must be earned.
That's permission and punishment in one bottle.
Read the full piece on Vogue Australia - link in bio.