Comptoir Sud Pacifique 1993 EDT

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Amour De Cacao

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Comptoir Sud Pacifique Amour De Cacao is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993. Amour De Cacao opens with Orange, settles into a heart of Cacao Pod, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Comptoir Sud Pacifique's Amour De Cacao carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This is a divisive but much-loved chocolate gourmand from a brand that sadly seems to have fallen into the reformulation trap. Performance complaints are rife, but for many, it's still a nostalgic, comforting, and utterly delicious scent.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
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Amour De Cacao Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

Notes

Top

OrangeOrange

Heart

Cacao PodCacao Pod

Base

VanillaVanilla

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its sweet gourmand nature makes it highly suitable for casual wear and dates, as it's comforting and alluring. However, the strong gourmand profile and reported intimate projection make it less ideal for formal settings or the office. It's definitely not a sport scent.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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Amour De Cacao opens with a fleeting burst of bright orange, quickly melting into a mouth-watering heart of rich cacao pod. This is no bitter dark chocolate; it's a sweet, powdery, almost milky cocoa, reminiscent of warm hot chocolate or freshly baked cookies. The vanilla base provides a creamy, comforting sweetness that lingers, creating an edible and cozy aroma that’s pure gourmand indulgence.

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