Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande Grand Cru Absolu de Parfum bottle in textured gold beside vanilla pods and crème brûlée

Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande Grand Cru Absolu de Parfum is a 35% concentration vanilla fragrance built on Cristal and Bourbon vanilla absolutes. It costs €250 for 100 ml and went on sale at maisonmataha.com on 14 October 2026. The French niche fragrance house created it as a stronger reinterpretation of its crème brûlée-inspired icon, Escapade Gourmande.

Updated 15 October 2026: in stock at maisonmataha.com (EU and international stores) and at Luckyscent (US).

When Did the Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande Grand Cru Launch?

Maison Mataha hasn't announced an official release date. The product listing went live on maisonmataha.com on 14 October 2026, and fragrance news accounts on Instagram reported it as "out now" the same week. By 15 October 2026, it was also listed and in stock at Luckyscent in the US.

Price

Escapade Gourmande Grand Cru comes in one size, 100 ml. On Maison Mataha's own storefronts, it is priced at:

  • Europe: €250 (EU store)
  • US: $290 (international store)
  • UK: £220 (international store)
  • Canada: CA$415
  • UAE: AED 1,050

Luckyscent lists it at $290 in the US. For comparison, the original Escapade Gourmande Extrait de Parfum (100 ml) costs €190, $215 or £164 on the brand site.

Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande Grand Cru Fragrance Notes

Maison Mataha's official pyramid:

  • Top: Cristal vanilla absolute, Peru balsam essence
  • Heart: black sugar accord, tonka bean absolute
  • Base: Bourbon vanilla absolute, musk accord

What Does Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande Grand Cru Smell Like?

According to the official notes, it opens on vanilla and resinous Peru balsam. Caramelised black sugar and tonka bean follow in the heart, and a second vanilla with musk sits at the base. Like the original, it is built around the memory of crème brûlée. According to Maison Mataha, the two vanilla absolutes give it "more richness, texture and sensuality." The brand also says the black sugar reveals an "intensely caramelised facet" and the musks extend it into a "velvety, enveloping" trail.

Crème brûlée is a recurring theme this season, with launches such as the Gisou Crème Brûlée Collection.

Both share the crème brûlée theme, black sugar, tonka and musk. Grand Cru moves black sugar to the heart and adds two named vanilla absolutes and Peru balsam.

Where to Buy

  • US: Maison Mataha ($290), Luckyscent ($290)
  • UK: Maison Mataha (£220); UK retailers not yet confirmed
  • Canada: Maison Mataha (CA$415)
  • Europe: Maison Mataha EU store (€250), serving France and Poland, among other countries
  • Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added. The brand site also lists AED 1,050 for the UAE.

Checked 15 October 2026: in stock at maisonmataha.com (EU and international stores) and at Luckyscent (US). Maison Mataha lists 194 points of sale in 36 countries, but specific retailers stocking Grand Cru are not yet confirmed. According to the brand, orders from its own site include complimentary worldwide shipping and a complimentary Discovery Set.

What Makes the Escapade Gourmande Grand Cru Different?

  • It is labelled an Absolu de Parfum at 35% concentration, while the original is an Extrait de Parfum.
  • It names two separate vanilla absolutes, Cristal and Bourbon, plus Peru balsam essence, none of which appear in the original's pyramid.
  • It comes in a textured gold bottle with a gold flower-shaped cap.

Formula and Packaging

  • Escapade Gourmande Grand Cru Absolu de Parfum: According to Maison Mataha, it uses natural Cristal and Bourbon vanilla absolutes, tonka bean absolute and Peru balsam. It comes in a 100 ml textured gold bottle, and the brand says it is conceived and crafted in France.

Other gourmand vanilla launches this season include the D'ORSAY Vanilla Affair Extrait de Parfum and the Balmain Vanille Sculptée Eau de Parfum.

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