Maison Tahité - Officine Creative Profumi 2022 EDP

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Cacao In The Sun

by Lucien Ferrero

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Maison Tahité - Officine Creative Profumi Cacao In The Sun is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Lucien Ferrero. Cacao In The Sun opens with Lemon, Rose, Blackcurrant, and Strawberry, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Orange Blossom, Iris, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Maison Tahité - Officine Creative Profumi's Cacao In The Sun carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - 'Cacao In The Sun' promises a chocolate-laced experience but delivers an elusive whisper rather than a bold declaration. While some adore its sophisticated fruity-floral charm, others are miffed by its fleeting cacao and poor longevity. A real hit or miss, so sample first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Sweet
  • Relaxed
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Cacao In The Sun Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent 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.

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Performance & Mood

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:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its poor longevity and light sillage make it ideal for casual wear or an office setting where subtlety is key. The fruity floral character isn't suited for formal events, and its airy freshness works well for everyday activities, though you'll need to reapply.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

About

Opens with a juicy burst of blackcurrant and strawberry, brightened by a fleeting lemon zest, reminiscent of fruit dusted with a hint of dark cocoa powder. As it settles, delicate rose and orange blossom emerge, gently intertwining with a soft, powdery iris. The base offers a sheer blend of creamy vanilla, warm sandalwood, and clean musk, creating a 'barely-there' gourmand with a fresh, airy quality that unfortunately doesn't stick around long.

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