Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes 2013 Parfum

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California Chocolate

by Ellen Covey

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Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes California Chocolate is a Parfum launched in 2013, created by Ellen Covey. Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes's California Chocolate carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet delightful, this chocolate orange gourmand isn't for everyone. Some find it a festive treat, others a boozy, soapy mess. Definitely sample first.
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California Chocolate 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature, coupled with its distinctive gourmand profile, make it better suited for intimate dates or casual outings. It's a bit too bold and edible for a formal event or the office, and certainly not for sport.

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

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

California Chocolate bursts open with a vibrant, zesty hit of wild orange, grapefruit, and yuzu, quickly followed by the rich, dark embrace of cocoa. A boozy cognac adds depth and warmth, whilst a subtle neroli weaves through the citrus. The dry down reveals an earthy patchouli and soft vanilla, settling into a musky, chocolate-infused warmth that balances sweetness with sophistication.

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