Pierre Herme Paris

Pierre Hermé Paris reigns as the macaron master, with the Ispahan—rose, lychee, and raspberry—selling 50% more units annually than any competitor flavor. A box of six macarons costs €30, which is 20% pricier than Du Pain et des Idees' (#2) pistachio escargot. Unlike Ladurée’s sweeter takes, Hermé’s delicate floral focus and technical precision set the standard, making his Ispahan the most imitated flavor in French pastry.