Dark Chocolate
GourmandLong longevity
Dark chocolate in perfumery is built from cocoa absolute (extracted from roasted cacao beans) plus vanilla, patchouli, and synthetic furaneol. It smells of dry cocoa powder, roasted nuts, and a bitter, slightly smoky richness — distinctly 'dark' rather than milk chocolate. Cocoa absolute is the structural backbone of Thierry Mugler Angel (with patchouli and ethyl maltol), the entire 'praline-gourmand' genre, and modern chocolate-amber compositions like Paco Rabanne Black XS.
Scent Profile
Cocoa-dry, bitter, roasted, slightly smoky
Typical Use
Heart-to-base note in gourmands, ambers, and orientals; pairs with vanilla, patchouli, and tonka.
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Fragrances Containing Dark Chocolate
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