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Chocolat Chaud

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ESSNCE Chocolat Chaud is an Eau de Parfum. Chocolat Chaud opens with Salt, Toast, and Butter, settles into a heart of Chocolate and Brownie, and dries down to a base of Hazelnut. ESSNCE's Chocolat Chaud carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A salted-butter dessert scent: butter, toast and salt on top, chocolate and brownie in the middle, hazelnut below. It is edible, cosy and a bit different from the usual sweet gourmand. If you love bakery smells, try it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Gourmand
  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Playful
  • Energetic
Chocolat Chaud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong longevity and sillage, Chocolat Chaud isn't ideal for office or formal settings where subtlety is key. It's best suited for casual winter days or cosy date nights, where its warmth and decadence can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated ESSNCE says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Chocolat Chaud opens with butter, toast and salt, an unusual savoury-sweet start that smells like a warm kitchen. The heart is chocolate and brownie, rich and sweet. Hazelnut sits in the base, adding a soft, nutty finish. It is a gourmand through and through, comforting and indulgent, with the salt giving it a more interesting edge than plain sugar.

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