Sure, chocolate perfumes aren’t for everyone, but there’s no denying that gourmand scents really shine when the days are dark and cold.
If you ask me, cocoa is an underrated note in perfumery, and I have eight delicious perfumes in mind to prove it.
It’s all about the blend, and the best chocolate perfumes use complementing aromas of fruits, woods, spices and sweetness to deadly effect.
- Best Chocolate Perfumes For Women
- 1. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum
- 2. Guerlain Fève Gourmande Eau de Parfum
- 3. Serge Lutens Écrin de Fumée Eau de Parfum
- 4. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Sand Dance Eau de Parfum
- 5. Cacharel Yes I am Delicious Eau de Parfum
- 6. BDK Parfums Tabac Rose Eau de Parfum
- 7. Xerjoff Symphonium Parfum
- 8. Victoria’s Secret Tease Cocoa Soirée Eau de Parfum
- Sheree’s Top Pick
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
Best Chocolate Perfumes For Women
Rich and seductive, here are the best chocolate perfumes that showcase everything I love about edible and sweet fragrances.
1. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum
Review
Brand new for 2024 is Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum, a deliciously decadent blend of chocolate, berries and musk.
A fruity opening of juicy blackcurrant makes the first wave of scent sweet and light before delicate rose bleeds through.
Upon dry-down, rich cocoa works its dark chocolate magic, supported by subtle hints of musky patchouli.
Top Notes:
Blackcurrant
Mid Notes:
Rose
Base Notes:
Cocoa, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum is a seductive fragrance, wearable for any season. You should get 5+ hours of wear with ease.
2. Guerlain Fève Gourmande Eau de Parfum
Review
Warm, rich, and boozy, Fève Gourmand is sexy, sensual and mature without being dated. This chocolate-heavy scent is mouthwatering.
Rich cocoa combines with a blend of sweet, rich spices to create an intoxicating opening that slowly melts into a heart of boozy rum and rose.
Smoky tea and patchouli support the blend and add subtle depth in a sexy way. This is my ultimate date night perfume recommendation.
Top Notes:
Cocoa, Spices
Mid Notes:
Rose, Rum
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Smoky Tea
Seasons & Longevity
Fève Gourmand is perfect for autumn, winter and early spring, and thanks to the robust notes, it will stick with you all day. Expect around 7+ hours of wear.
3. Serge Lutens Écrin de Fumée Eau de Parfum
Review
Launched in 2023, Écrin de Fumée shows that chocolate doesn’t need to be restricted to sweet scents; it can elevate more traditionally masculine fragrance notes to create something special.
Dark, rich cacao comes together with the exotic note of tobacco to create a sophisticated, sensual perfume with elegant, boozy undertones.
Top Notes:
Cacao
Mid Notes:
Tobacco
Base Notes:
Rum
Seasons & Longevity
Warm and robust, Écrin de Fumée is a perfect choice for chilly nights and will stay with you for 5+ hours with good projection. Perfect for date nights and parties!
4. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Sand Dance Eau de Parfum
Review
If you ask me, every woman should have a robust, rich scent on her shelf, and Sand Dance is one to try.
Booze-soaked mandarin and coriander come together to make a head-turning opening that unleashes a wave of decadent cocoa with hints of wood.
Though the robust base of resin, cedar, patchouli and tonka never really comes to the fore, it adds depth and complexity.
Top Notes:
Whisky Cream, Mandarin, Coriander
Mid Notes:
Cocoa, Sandalwood, Kashmir Wood
Base Notes:
Benzoin, Cedar, Styrax, Patchouli, Tonka Bean
Seasons & Longevity
Sand Dance is the idea for autumn and winter on paper, but I love wearing it on fresh spring days. Once it dries down, the scent will linger for 6+ hours.
5. Cacharel Yes I am Delicious Eau de Parfum
Review
Cacharel may have been a mainstay of teenage years for many of us, but although Yes I am Delicious is undoubtedly youthful and sweet, it’s elegant, too.
Cocoa, hazelnut, and fragrant cardamom provide a yummy Nutella-like opening that reveals a sedate floral heart with a touch of orange.
A tidal wave of dark chocolate emerges from the base, supported by smooth sandalwood. Delish!
Top Notes:
Cocoa Pod, Green Mandarine, Hazelnut, Cardamom
Mid Notes:
Jasmine, Orange Blossom
Base Notes:
Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood
Seasons & Longevity
This is a cold-weather perfume; wear it from late autumn to early spring in the daytime to turn heads. It only lasts 3+ hours, so you will need to top up.
6. BDK Parfums Tabac Rose Eau de Parfum
Review
We all need a little spice and sweetness; BDK Parfums Tabac Rose is a fruity rose scent with a delicious chocolate centre.
Juicy plum, warm pink pepper, and zesty lemon melt softly into a heart of cinnamon-dusted chocolate fragrant rose.
Dry tobacco, labdanum, and patchouli come together to create a seductive, exotic finish that is sexy and alluring.
Top Notes:
Plum, Pink Pepper, Lemon
Mid Notes:
Chocolate, Rose, Cinnamon
Base Notes:
Tobacco, Patchouli, Labdanum
Seasons & Longevity
Something about Tabac Rose is perfect for cool evenings as summer turns to autumn. Warm and sweet, the overall scent should last for 6+ hours.
7. Xerjoff Symphonium Parfum
Review
Symphonium Parfum is one of those scents that will linger long after the person wearing it leaves the room. It’s sexy and mature.
Bright orange citrus creates a sunny opening underpinned by cardamom and rich Belgian chocolate aromas.
Vanilla creeps in from the base of this blend, and you might detect musk and wood notes.
Top Notes:
Mandarin, Orange
Mid Notes:
Cardamom, Belgian Chocolate
Base Notes:
Musk, Madagascar Vanilla, Laothian Oud, Thailand Oud
Seasons & Longevity
Symphonium Parfum can be worn from autumn to mid-spring, casting a chocolate-orange trail. It lasts an incredible 8+ hours, but it is expensive.
8. Victoria’s Secret Tease Cocoa Soirée Eau de Parfum
Review
Tease Cocoa Soirée, a flirtatious chocolate Eau de Parfum, encapsulates the essence of playful seduction.
Opening with juicy notes of lush wildberry, Tease Cocoa Soirée immediately grabs your attention. Airy freesia petals add a floral touch.
The journey culminates in a delectable base of whipped mocha, lending a creamy, indulgent chocolate finish that lingers on the skin.
Top Notes:
Wildberry
Mid Notes:
Freesia Petals
Base Notes:
Whipped Mocha
Seasons & Longevity
In my view, Tease Cocoa Soirée is the quintessential romantic dinner date or glamorous evening scent. Creates a welcoming scent bubble that lasts 5+ hours.
Sheree’s Top Pick
Cacharel Yes I am Delicious Eau de Parfum
Ah, the sweet nostalgia… I could not help but pick Yes I am Delicious Eau de Parfum as my favourite chocolate scent. Bring on those memories!
Conclusion
Of course, these are not the only chocolate perfumes on the market, but they’re the ones that I will happily stand behind. They’re bold, complex, and warm with a touch of allure.
I find chocolate perfumes work best with fruity notes such as orange or plum, sweet vanilla and spices such as cardamom or cinnamon for a little extra mystery.
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