Maison Tahité - Officine Creative Profumi 2021 EDP

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Carnal Cacao

by Paul Guerlain

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Maison Tahité - Officine Creative Profumi Carnal Cacao is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Paul Guerlain. Carnal Cacao opens with Mandarin and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Neroli and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Oakmoss, and Ambroxan. Maison Tahité - Officine Creative Profumi's Carnal Cacao carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chameleon, promising cacao but delivering a surprisingly fresh, clean tuberose. It’s got fans for its unique take on white florals, but don't go in expecting a chocolate bomb; it's subtle, a touch suncream-like, and surprisingly versatile for a niche scent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
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Carnal Cacao 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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its moderate sillage and longevity, this scent is perfect for the office or casual wear where it won't overwhelm. While it can work for a day date, its lack of overt sweetness or projection makes it less ideal for formal events or competing in a crowded club. Many reviewers noted its versatility for 'anywhere, anytime'.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Carnal Cacao opens with a zesty burst of mandarin and a whisper of pink pepper, quickly giving way to a heart dominated by lush, green tuberose and bright neroli. The promised cacao is more of a dusty, earthy whisper in the background, deepening the florals rather than taking centre stage, with a touch of amber warmth from ambroxan and an unusual mossy undertone.

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