Homme
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1989 | Year | 2021 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Cacao Libertine
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
An unmistakable, retro power scent that polarises with its nuclear longevity and syrupy, spicy vanilla blast. It's a nostalgic, brazen classic that commands attention and divides opinion.
This is a polarising gourmand-leaning scent. Some find it a magical, rich chocolate-orange patchouli dream, while others are underwhelmed by the blend or performance, detecting mostly boozy patchouli with little cacao. Not for the faint of heart - or those expecting a true cacao solinote.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 22% | 30% |
| Floral | 23% | 21% |
| Fruity | 3% | 5% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 30% | 27% |
| Warm | 16% | 17% |
| Woody | 10% | 5% |
| Earthy | 7% | 10% |
| Animalic | 3% | 2% |
| Fresh | 16% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dense sweetness and warm spicy vanilla heart make this best for cold weather, where its power and richness are comfortable. It can be cloying in heat, but works well in fall and especially winter.
Occasions
Its high projection and strong sweet profile make it too much for the office or sport, but it fits bold casual wear and nightlife. It's polarising as a date scent, memorable but not subtle.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its bold, rich, and boozy character makes it better suited for evenings out, particularly dates, where its warmth and sensuality can shine without overwhelming. For similar reasons, it's less ideal for office wear or sports, but can work for more relaxed casual settings or formal events that embrace a statement fragrance.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet accords and Patchouli, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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