Gourmand

Cacao Butter

Note Profile

Natural 6 perfumes

Also Known As

Cacao

About

Rich, creamy cacao fat

Scent Profile

Cacao butter has a rich, creamy aroma with subtle chocolate undertones and a soft, milky sweetness. Its scent is less intense than raw cocoa, offering a smooth, comforting warmth with faint nutty and buttery nuances. Over time, it remains mellow and enveloping, contributing a plush gourmand facet.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 60%

Warm 15%

Woody 0%

Earthy 15%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Cacao butter is obtained by cold-pressing roasted seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, primarily cultivated in West Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. The extracted fat is refined for use in both culinary and perfumery applications.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use cacao butter mainly in the heart and base of gourmand and oriental fragrances to impart creaminess and depth. It blends well with vanilla, tonka bean, spices, and floral notes, enhancing edible accords and adding a soft, luxurious texture.

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