Pleasures Delight

The Story

Launched in 2008, Pleasures Delight was a warmer, sweeter, gourmand twist on the classic Pleasures, adding juicy fruit and a cosy marshmallow softness. Estée Lauder has since discontinued it, to the disappointment of its fans, so original bottles are now hard to find. Our interpretation keeps this cosy scent available.

How It Smells

This is a sweet, comforting floral with a gourmand heart. It opens juicy and bright, with ripe strawberry, pomegranate, and freesia giving a fruity, mouth-watering lift. The heart softens into a pretty floral of peony and lily wrapped around a fluffy, sugary marshmallow accord, warm and cuddly. As it settles, a base of patchouli and smooth vanilla lends a cosy, slightly creamy warmth. Sweet, fruity, and snug, it is a feel-good gourmand floral made for comfort.

The Notes

Top: strawberry, pomegranate, freesia. Heart: peony, lily, marshmallow. Base: patchouli, vanilla.

How Our Version Compares

Our interpretation rebuilds Pleasures Delight at 40 percent perfume oil, a far higher concentration than the lighter eau de toilette and eau de parfum sprays most people know, where the actual oil content is often only a small fraction of that. Made in the EU to careful standards, it is formulated to track the character you remember while giving you stronger projection and noticeably longer wear on skin. Because the oil load is so high, a little goes a long way: one or two dabs at the pulse points is usually enough for the day, and the scent unfolds slowly through its top, heart, and base over many hours rather than burning off within the first one. An oil based fragrance also sits closer to the skin and reacts to your own warmth and chemistry, so the way it develops on you will be subtly your own rather than identical to anyone else. If you want to stretch the wear even further, apply it to freshly moisturised skin, which holds the oils far better than dry skin and slows down evaporation. Storing it away from heat and direct light will also keep the blend smelling true for longer. This is an independent interpretation inspired by the original accord, blended in our own workshop, and it is not the branded fragrance itself.

Common Questions

Is the original discontinued? Yes. Pleasures Delight is no longer in production, so authentic bottles are increasingly scarce. Our version is made fresh and stays available.

Is this the original fragrance? No. It is an independent interpretation of the accord, rebuilt at 40 percent perfume oil.

Is it very sweet? Yes. It is a sweet fruity floral with a marshmallow and vanilla gourmand warmth, cosy and comforting by design.

When should I wear it? Its sweet, cosy warmth suits autumn and winter and is lovely for daytime and casual wear.

Comparative Advertising Disclaimer

Estee Lauder and Pleasures Delight are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Estee Lauder in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.