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Chocolate

Chocolate

GourmandFound in 20 fragrances

Rich, bitter-sweet, and indulgent. Chocolate notes in perfumery range from dark and bitter cocoa to sweet milk chocolate. They add a decadent, cozy warmth that's irresistibly comforting.

Origin: Central America, West Africa
👃 Smells Like

Rich, bitter-sweet, indulgent with a dark, cocoa-like warmth

🧪 Role in Perfumery

Adds decadent, cozy warmth. Ranges from dark and bitter to sweet and milky.

🤝 Pairs Well With
Vanillacoffeepatchouliorangechili
5
As Top Note
8
As Heart Note
9
As Base Note

Often Paired With

vanilla 14jasmine 10sandalwood 9bergamot 8patchouli 8mandarin orange 7dark chocolate 7gardenia 7amber 6musk 6

Perfumes featuring Chocolate

Resala Taif

Resala Taif

2018
Arabian Oud
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★
Rose · Saffron
Resala

Resala

2018
Arabian Oud
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★★
Rose · Saffron
Modest

Modest

2019
Afnan
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★
Raspberry · Dark Chocolate · Strawberry · Cherry
Fantasy

Fantasy

2005
Britney Spears
FruityParfumWomen
★★★★
Kiwi · Red Litchi · Quince
Invite Only Amber 23

Invite Only Amber 23

2022
Kayali
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★★
Tobacco Leaf · Sour Cherry · Honey · Chocolate
Amber 23

Amber 23

2018
Kayali
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★★
Tobacco Leaf · Sour Cherry · Honey · Chocolate
Black Orchid

Black Orchid

2006
Rihanna
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★
Truffle · Gardenia · Black Currant · Ylang-Ylang
Black Orchid

Black Orchid

2006
Tom Ford
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★★
Truffle · Gardenia · Black Currant · Ylang-Ylang
Tease

Tease

2017
Victoria's Secret
FruityEDPWomen
★★★★
Pear · Litchi · Red Apple · Mandarin Orange
Hawas

Hawas

2015
Rasasi
AromaticParfumUnisex
★★★★
Mint · Bergamot · Artemisia
Black Phantom

Black Phantom

2017
Kilian
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★
Rum
Pardon

Pardon

2011
Nasomatto
WoodyParfumMen
★★★★
Magnolia · Flowers
Midnight Oud

Midnight Oud

2021
Ard Al Zaafaran
WoodyParfumUnisex
★★★★
Dark Chocolate · Mandarin Orange · Oregano · Oud
Candy Night

Candy Night

2019
Prada
OrientalParfumWomen
★★★½★
Iris · Bitter Orange · Neroli
Vanilla Bean Noel

Vanilla Bean Noel

2010
Bath & Body Works
GourmandMistWomen
★★★½★
Whipped Cream · Vanilla
Oud 24 Hours

Oud 24 Hours

2015
Arabian Oud
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Dark Chocolate · Mandarin Orange · Bergamot
Choco Violette

Choco Violette

2020
Mancera
OrientalEau de ParfumUnisex
★★★½★
Hazelnut · Orange · Bergamot
Replica Matcha Meditation

Replica Matcha Meditation

2021
Maison Martin Margiela
GreenEDTUnisex
★★★½★
Green Tea · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange
Matcha Meditation

Matcha Meditation

2021
Maison Martin Margiela
GreenEDTUnisex
★★★½★
Green Tea · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange
Unbreakable

Unbreakable

2011
Khloe & Lamar
FreshEDTUnisex
★★★½★
Granny Smith Apple · Bergamot · Saffron · Clementine