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Cacao
GourmandFound in 27 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
11
As Heart Note
15
As Base Note
Often Paired With
Perfumes featuring Cacao
Attrape-Rêves
2018Louis Vuitton
FloralEDPWomen
★★★★
Lychee · Ginger
Bee
2022Ellis Brooklyn
GourmandParfumUnisex
★★★★
Rum · Davana
Yum Pistachio Gelato 33
2023Kayali
GourmandEDPUnisex
★★★★
Pistachio · Ice Cream · Bergamot · Hazelnut
Kismet
2023Maison Alhambra
OrientalParfumMen
★★★★
Woody Notes · Nutmeg
Majalis
2016Spirit of Dubai
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★
Incense · Raspberry · Strawberry · Peach
Nebras
2020Lattafa
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★
Red Berries · Mandarin Orange
Odyssey Femme
2020Armaf
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★
Plum · Gardenia · Honey · Bergamot
Blanche Bete
2021Liquid Imaginaires
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★
Milk · Ambrette (musk Mallow) · Mystikal
Good Girl Dot Drama
2019Carolina Herrera
FruityEDPWomen
★★★★
Almond · Lemon · Bergamot · Coffee
Contre Moi
2016Louis Vuitton
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★★
Herbal Notes · Lemon · Bergamot
Empressa
2014Penhaligon's
FloralEDPWomen
★★★★
Blood Orange · Peach · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange
Lilac Love
2016Amouage
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★
Heliotrope · Lilac · Gardenia · Jasmine
MOD Vanilla
2022Ariana Grande
GourmandParfumWomen
★★★★
Musk · Plum · Pink Freesia
Vanilla Diorama
2021Dior
GourmandEDPUnisex
★★★★
Orange · Pink Pepper · Lemon
La Nuit Trésor
2024Lancôme
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★★
Black Currant
Tobacco Vanille
2007Tom Ford
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★
Tobacco Leaf · Spicy Notes
Good Girl
2019Carolina Herrera
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★★★
Almond · Coffee · Bergamot · Lemon
Armani Code
2015Giorgio Armani
OrientalEDTWomen
★★★½★
Ginger · Sorbet · Pear
Boss The Scent for Her
2016Hugo Boss
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★½★
Peach · Freesia
Bad Boy
2019Carolina Herrera
OrientalEDTMen
★★★½★
White Pepper · Bergamot · Pink Pepper
Chocolate Greedy
2007Montale
GourmandParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Bitter Orange · Dried Fruits
Amber Oud Tobacco Edition
2019Al Haramain
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Tobacco Leaf · Cinnamon · Black Pepper · Ginger
Almeria Rose
2016Creed
FloralEDPWomen
★★★½★
May Rose · White Iris · Calabrian Bergamot · Angelica
Patchouli Mania
2023Essential Parfums
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★½★
Hazelnut · Davana · Coriander
Dior Homme
2005Dior
FloralEDTMen
★★★½★
Lavender · Sage · Bergamot
Roberto Cavalli EDP
2012Roberto Cavalli
OrientalEDPWomen
★★★½★
Pink Pepper · Orange Blossom · Sloe Berry
Tobacco Vanille Type
2019Oil Perfumery
OrientalPerfume OilUnisex
★★★½★
Tobacco Leaf · Spicy Notes