Dupe Pair
96%
Very Similar
Heraud Extrait bottle Heraud
Extrait Concentration Edp
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2024 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Amber Cacao Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Cacao

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Heraud
Heraud is a divisive gourmand. Either it's a perfectly balanced, realistic chocolate and dried fruit dream, or it's a synthetic, dusty, chalky concoction that's far too sweet for its own good. An acquired taste with a loyal following, but definitely try before you buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Amber Cacao
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Heraud by Tauer Perfumes. It leans on Cacao Pod, Bergamot, Dates to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 14%
Floral 13% 16%
Fruity 4% 5%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 38% 33%
Warm 15% 13%
Woody 11% 13%
Earthy 11% 11%
Animalic 12% 7%
Fresh 8% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Heraud Extrait
Amber Cacao EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cacao Pod 66% vs 52%
Bergamot 33% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Date 62% vs 52%
Only in Heraud
Jasmine 37%
Only in Amber Cacao
Floral 48%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 25% vs 29%
Vanilla 23% vs 26%
Woody 19% vs 23%
Cedar 16% vs 20%
Only in Heraud
Musk 16%

Accords

Heraud Amber Cacao
100%
Sweet
85%
83%
Cacao
71%
80%
Woody
68%
78%
Amber
66%
72%
Vanilla
65%
Animalic
56%
Powdery
55%
Fruity
51%
Balsamic
Sweet shared
100%
85%
Cacao shared
83%
71%
Woody shared
80%
68%
Amber shared
78%
66%
72%
65%
56%
55%
51%

Performance

Heraud Amber Cacao
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Heraud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong performance and rich, gourmand nature, Heraud isn't best suited for an office setting. It's a fantastic choice for dates and casual outings due to its inviting warmth and sensual character, but its sweetness might be too much for formal events.

Amber Cacao

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
98%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Cacao, Woody accords and Cacao Pod, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Heraud
Amber Cacao
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