chocolate
Gourmand Family
Chocolate note offers a rich, indulgent aroma, evoking warmth and comfort with its sweet, creamy, and sometimes bitter nuances.
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1 fragrances
Gourmand
About chocolate
Chocolate as a fragrance note captures the essence of cocoa beans, offering a range of olfactory experiences from sweet and milky to dark and bitter. This versatility makes it a popular choice in the creation of gourmand perfumes, adding depth and warmth to compositions. Chocolate notes can convey a sense of indulgence and comfort, often evoking memories of sweet treats and cozy moments. In perfumery, it's used to add a rich, velvety layer to fragrances, often serving as a base note that lingers on the skin. Its complexity allows it to blend well with various notes, creating unique and memorable scents. The use of chocolate in perfumery also showcases the art of creating edible aromas, making it a staple in the gourmand category, where the aim is to mimic the allure of delectable foods.
Natural Sources
- •Solvent extraction to produce chocolate absolute
- •CO2 extraction for a more intense and true-to-nature scent
- •Synthetic replication for consistency and to avoid potential allergens
Synthetic Alternatives
Theobromine, Phenylethylamine, Various aldehydes and esters contributing to its rich aroma
Perfumer's Tips
Chocolate note is typically used in small quantities to add depth and a gourmand quality to fragrances. It works best as a base note, providing a lasting foundation for lighter, volatile top and middle notes. Pairing it with complementary gourmand notes or contrasting it with fresh, floral, or spicy notes can create intriguing and complex scents.