Note

Cacao (40)

All 40 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.

Rich and indulgent, this note evokes the essence of deep, luscious chocolate, often carrying hints of sweetness and warmth. Its aroma is warm and comforting, inviting a sense of nostalgia and indulgence that can transport one to a cozy café or a luxurious dessert table. In perfumery, it gives fragrances a velvety smoothness, creating a rich texture that softens sharper scents and adds depth to compositions. Typically found in gourmand fragrance families, it harmonizes seamlessly with other sweet notes like vanilla and caramel but can also add an intriguing nuance to floral or woody fragrances. Here, it balances the brightness of florals or tempers the robustness of woods, creating a multidimensional experience. Its character is often described as sensual and enveloping, making it a popular choice for evening and winter fragrances. When masterfully blended, this note can evoke feelings of warmth and affection, crafting a fragrance that feels both intimate and inviting, leaving a lasting impression of comfort and desire.

Overview

40 fragrances · 25 brands · £12.09–£115

Lattafa Angham — dupe of Burberry Goddess

Fragrances

  • Lattafa Angham — Inspired by Burberry Goddess — 9.2/10 — £20
  • Ahmed Al Maghribi Zumar — Inspired by Louis Vuitton Myriad — 8.6/10 — £115
  • Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Royale — Inspired by Bond No. 9 Tribeca — 8.5/10 — £80
  • Lattafa Nebras — Inspired by Billie Eilish Elish #1 — 8.5/10 — £18
  • Oakcha Torrid Day — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 8.5/10 — £35
  • Bujairami Executor — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 8.4/10 — £50
  • Bujairami Smokilla — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 8.4/10 — £50
  • Oakcha Femme Fatale — Inspired by Carolina Herrera Good Girl — 8.3/10 — £26
  • Lattafa Asad Bourbon — Inspired by Azzaro The Most Wanted — 8.2/10 — £20
  • Maison Alhambra B.A.D — Inspired by Carolina Herrera Good Girl — 8.2/10 — £18
  • Bujairami Bad N Boujee — Inspired by Kayali Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli 64 — 8.1/10 — £50
  • Lattafa Habik For Women — Inspired by Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves — 8.1/10 — £25
  • Rasasi Hawas Exotic — Inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Elixir Absolu — 8.1/10 — £55
  • Street Origins I Do I Do, Vegas — Inspired by Kilian Smoking Hot — 8.1/10 — £44.99
  • Arabiyat Prestige Qissat Al Najah Nedawi — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 8.1/10 — £33
  • Al Haramain Rawaa — Inspired by Carolina Herrera Good Girl — 8.1/10 — £24
  • Fragrance World Star Men Nebula — Inspired by Thierry Mugler A*Men Pure Malt — 8.1/10 — £20
  • Armaf Club De Nuit Lionheart Woman — Inspired by Burberry Goddess — 8.0/10 — £31.99
  • ALT. Fragrances Nicotianna — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 8.0/10 — £39
  • Khalis Perfumes Tobacco Vanilla — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 8.0/10 — £25
  • Maison Alhambra Vanille En Tobacco — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 8.0/10 — £15
  • Volaré Bon Bon Vanilla — Inspired by Kayali Vanilla 28 — 7.9/10 — £21
  • Dossier Powdery Tobacco — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 7.9/10 — £39
  • Paris Corner Taskeen Lactea Divina — Inspired by Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bête — 7.9/10 — £32
  • Fragrance World Vanille Drama — Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir — 7.9/10 — £32
  • Oil Perfumery Impression of Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 7.8/10 — £12.09
  • Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men — Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo — 7.8/10 — £19
  • Lattafa Maharjan Silver — Inspired by Creed Silver Mountain Water — 7.8/10 — £41
  • Lattafa Artisan Ethnique — Inspired by BORN TO STAND OUT Sugar Addict — 7.7/10 — £23
  • Zimaya Bahjah — Inspired by Bond No. 9 Tribeca — 7.7/10 — £27
  • Flavia Vanilla & Tobacco — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 7.7/10 — £19.50
  • Clean Shaven 23 — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 7.6/10 — £14.75
  • ALT. Fragrances Stiletto — Inspired by Carolina Herrera Good Girl — 7.5/10 — £39
  • Velixir Aphrodite — Inspired by Louis Vuitton Attrape Rêves — 7.3/10 — £45
  • Noted Aromas Havana — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 7.3/10 — £20
  • The Essence Vault Inspired by Tobacco and Vanilla - 290 — Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille — 7.3/10 — £39
  • RiiFFS Prive Blue — Inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir — 7.3/10 — £19.99
  • RiiFFS Carbon Noir — Inspired by Carolina Herrera Bad Boy — £29.99
  • Rasasi Hawas Dulce — Inspired by Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande — £35
  • RiiFFS Privè Oros Gold — Inspired by Original Creation — £24.99

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cacao in perfume?

Rich and indulgent, this note evokes the essence of deep, luscious chocolate, often carrying hints of sweetness and warmth. Its aroma is warm and comforting, inviting a sense of nostalgia and indulgence that can transport one to a cozy café or a luxurious dessert table. In perfumery, it gives fragrances a velvety smoothness, creating a rich texture that softens sharper scents and adds depth to compositions. Typically found in gourmand fragrance families, it harmonizes seamlessly with other sweet notes like vanilla and caramel but can also add an intriguing nuance to floral or woody fragrances. Here, it balances the brightness of florals or tempers the robustness of woods, creating a multidimensional experience. Its character is often described as sensual and enveloping, making it a popular choice for evening and winter fragrances. When masterfully blended, this note can evoke feelings of warmth and affection, crafting a fragrance that feels both intimate and inviting, leaving a lasting impression of comfort and desire.

What are the best Cacao fragrances?

The top rated options are Lattafa Angham (9.2/10), Ahmed Al Maghribi Zumar (8.6/10) and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Royale (8.5/10).

Which brands make Cacao fragrances?

25 brands are represented, including ALT. Fragrances, Ahmed Al Maghribi, Al Haramain, Arabiyat Prestige, Armaf, Bujairami, Clean Shaven, Dossier and 17 others.

How much do Cacao fragrances cost?

Prices range between £12.09 and £115 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.