Queen by Queen Latifah
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Cacao Libertine
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued gem is a boozy, vanilla-patchouli dream, consistently praised for smelling far more expensive than its original price tag. It's a celebrity fragrance that's truly queen-worthy, though it can be a bit much if oversprayed.
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 | 28% | 30% |
| Floral | 16% | 21% |
| Fruity | 7% | 5% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 29% | 27% |
| Warm | 14% | 17% |
| Woody | 10% | 5% |
| Earthy | 8% | 10% |
| Animalic | 5% | 2% |
| Fresh | 13% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Queen's strong sillage and impressive longevity, combined with its rich boozy and warm spicy accords, make it more suitable for evening or cooler-weather wear. It's a bit too bold for an everyday office scent but shines on dates, formal events, and for cosy, casual moments.
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, Patchouli, Vanilla accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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