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Cacao
GourmandFound in 19 fragrances
The raw form of chocolate — earthy, slightly bitter, and deeply warm. Cacao adds a dry, roasted character that is less sweet than chocolate but more complex and nuanced.
Origin: Central America, West Africa
👃 Smells Like
Dry, roasted, slightly bitter with an earthy, dark warmth
🧪 Role in Perfumery
Adds depth and a sophisticated bitter-sweet gourmand quality without excessive sweetness.
🤝 Pairs Well With
1
As Top Note
8
As Heart Note
10
As Base Note
Often Paired With
Perfumes featuring Cacao
Attrape-Rêves
2018Louis Vuitton
FloralEDPWomen
AED 1028
★★★★
Lychee · Ginger
Bee
2022Ellis Brooklyn
GourmandParfumUnisex
AED 385
★★★★
Rum · Davana
Yum Pistachio Gelato 33
2023Kayali
GourmandEDPUnisex
AED 330
★★★★
Pistachio · Ice Cream · Bergamot · Hazelnut
Kismet
2023Maison Alhambra
OrientalParfumMen
AED 73
★★★★
Woody Notes · Nutmeg
Majalis
2016Spirit of Dubai
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 661
★★★★
Incense · Raspberry · Strawberry · Peach
Nebras
2020Lattafa
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 59
★★★★
Red Berries · Mandarin Orange
Odyssey Femme
2020Armaf
FloralParfumWomen
AED 73
★★★★
Plum · Gardenia · Honey · Bergamot
Good Girl Dot Drama
2019Carolina Herrera
FruityEDPWomen
AED 349
★★★★
Almond · Lemon · Bergamot · Coffee
Contre Moi
2016Louis Vuitton
OrientalEDPWomen
AED 1028
★★★★
Herbal Notes · Lemon · Bergamot
Lilac Love
2016Amouage
FloralParfumWomen
AED 1028
★★★★
Heliotrope · Lilac · Gardenia · Jasmine
MOD Vanilla
2022Ariana Grande
GourmandParfumWomen
AED 147
★★★★
Musk · Plum · Pink Freesia
Vanilla Diorama
2021Dior
GourmandEDPUnisex
AED 918
★★★★
Orange · Pink Pepper · Lemon
La Nuit Trésor
2024Lancôme
OrientalParfumWomen
AED 330
★★★★
Black Currant
Armani Code
2015Giorgio Armani
OrientalEDTWomen
AED 294
★★★½★
Ginger · Sorbet · Pear
Boss The Scent for Her
2016Hugo Boss
OrientalEDPWomen
AED 202
★★★½★
Peach · Freesia
Bad Boy
2019Carolina Herrera
OrientalEDTMen
AED 275
★★★½★
White Pepper · Bergamot · Pink Pepper
Chocolate Greedy
2007Montale
GourmandParfumUnisex
AED 404
★★★½★
Bitter Orange · Dried Fruits
Amber Oud Tobacco Edition
2019Al Haramain
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 128
★★★½★
Tobacco Leaf · Cinnamon · Black Pepper · Ginger
Patchouli Mania
2023Essential Parfums
OrientalEDPUnisex
AED 18
★★★½★
Hazelnut · Davana · Coriander