# Scented Confectionery Cookie Purses These Macaron-Shaped Coin Purses Smell Like French Macarons By M | Published 2013-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-macarons References: [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/5810/Scented-Macaron-Coin-Purses?via=hp&s=1x1&t=livefeed) For those who are addicted to the sweetness of French macarons, this macaron coin purse isn't only shaped like a macaron, but it also smells just like the delicious pastry treat. These adorable macaron-scented coin purses take [macaron-inspired fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-macaron) to the next level. Available in an array of popular French macaron scents like chocolate, mint, strawberry and orange, fashionistas can carry their change around in one sweet-smelling accessory. The coin purse is designed with a subtle [leather-like fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-croissant-bag) to look identical to a miniature, circular macaron cookie. The fabric is then infused with a [delicious macaron scent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/october-seasonal-macaron-box) of your choice that is guaranteed to continue to smell delicious. The typical French macaron filling is replaced with a stylish colored zipper to safely tuck away all your change. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Scented Fashion Accessories:** The trend of creating scented fashion accessories like these macaron coin purses can be expanded to other accessories like bracelets, necklaces, and hair clips. - **Food-inspired Design:** This macaron coin purse demonstrates the trend of using popular food items as design inspiration across a variety of products such as phone cases, household items, and clothing. - **Multi-sensory Products:** With this macaron coin purse, the use of scent enhances the product experience, suggesting that multi-sensory products incorporating sights, tastes, and smells can disrupt a variety of industries like fashion, beauty, and entertainment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and companies can incorporate scented accessories and food-inspired designs into their products for a unique and innovative product line. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can develop unique multi-sensory products that incorporate new or unexpected features that can create a unique user experience and differentiate from the competition. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can create multi-sensory experiences that elevate the customer experience by incorporating scents, tastes and other features that enhance the ambiance and design of their hotels, restaurants or spas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Pastry-Inspired Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liis-fragrances.md) - [Bakery-Scented Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eau-de-croissant.md) - [Croissant-Scented Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eau-de-croissant.md) - [Collaborative Spirit-Infused Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macarons-cocktail.md) - [Rich Chocolate-Enrobed Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-macarons.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Almond Pastry Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumb-couture-almond.md) - [Dog-Friendly Macaron Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-mutt-macarons.md) - [Decadent Fragrance-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prose-x-funny-face.md)