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Demeter Pumpkin Pie
Demeter

Pumpkin Pie

warm spicy
sweet
cinnamon
fresh spicy
fruity
vanilla
2011 · unisex

Demeter is known for its straightforward, single-note approach to fragrance, and Pumpkin Pie follows that philosophy while delivering something more complex than the name might suggest. Released in 2011, it's become a seasonal staple for those seeking an edible gourmand fragrance that actually smells like dessert rather than air freshener.

Pumpkin Pie opens with a burst of warm spices, primarily cinnamon and cardamom, backed by ginger and saffron for depth. There's a subtle fruitiness here too, with dates adding natural sweetness to the top notes. The heart maintains those spices while introducing jasmine and labdanum for a touch of creamy complexity that pushes past simple gourmand territory. The base settles into vanilla, musk, and benzoin with a hit of patchouli, creating a warm, slightly earthy finish that prevents the fragrance from becoming cloying.

This is a genuinely foodie fragrance that works year-round despite the autumn association, though it's most compelling in cooler months. It suits anyone who gravitates toward warm spiced fragrances without needing them to smell like literal dessert. The scent DNA aligns with The Reverie, The Seducer, and The Romantic, sharing their warm, spiced sensibilities.

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Main Accordsreported by community
warm spicy
100%
sweet
100%
cinnamon
75%
fresh spicy
50%
fruity
50%
vanilla
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
cardamom
cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
cinnamon
cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
dates
dates
Dark, honeyed, and syrupy sweet, dates have a warm, almost molasses-like richness with a slightly caramel, fermented depth. In perfumery they add a Middle Eastern warmth to oriental compositions, bridging honey and amber families. The quintessential note of Gulf-region fragrances, suggesting hospitality and abundance.
ginger
ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
saffron
saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
cardamom
cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
cinnamon
cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
jasmine
jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
labdanum
labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
saffron
saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Base · 3–12 hrs
benzoin
benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
musk
musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
raspberry
raspberry
Bright, tart, and slightly jammy, raspberry adds a vivid fruity pop that is harder and more energetic than peach or apricot. It's a signature note of modern fruity florals and adds an accessible sweetness that broadens a fragrance's appeal. Best used with restraint unless you're deliberately going for big and fun.
vanilla
vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The ReverieBest match88% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

💋
The Seducer88% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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The Romantic81% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.
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Scent Profile
warm spicy100%
sweet100%
cinnamon75%
fresh spicy50%
fruity50%

Demeter Pumpkin Pie— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Pumpkin Pie is $37.53. Without a coupon the lowest price is $37.53. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Cheapest price for Demeter Pumpkin Pie? +
$37.53 at Fragrance Outlet. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Demeter Pumpkin Pie smell like? +
Demeter is known for its straightforward, single-note approach to fragrance, and Pumpkin Pie follows that philosophy while delivering something more complex than the name might suggest. Released in 2011, it's become a seasonal staple for those seeking an edible gourmand fragrance that actually smells like dessert rather than air freshener. Pumpkin Pie opens with a burst of warm spices, primarily cinnamon and cardamom, backed by ginger and saffron for depth. There's a subtle fruitiness here too, with dates adding natural sweetness to the top notes. The heart maintains those spices while introducing jasmine and labdanum for a touch of creamy complexity that pushes past simple gourmand territory. The base settles into vanilla, musk, and benzoin with a hit of patchouli, creating a warm, slightly earthy finish that prevents the fragrance from becoming cloying. This is a genuinely foodie fragrance that works year-round despite the autumn association, though it's most compelling in cooler months. It suits anyone who gravitates toward warm spiced fragrances without needing them to smell like literal dessert. The scent DNA aligns with The Reverie, The Seducer, and The Romantic, sharing their warm, spiced sensibilities.
What are the notes in Demeter Pumpkin Pie? +
Top: cardamom, cinnamon, dates, ginger, saffron. Heart: cardamom, cinnamon, jasmine, labdanum, saffron. Base: benzoin, musk, patchouli, raspberry, vanilla.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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