Perris Monte Carlo 2017 EDP

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Cacao Azteque

by Mathieu Nardin

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Perris Monte Carlo Cacao Azteque is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Mathieu Nardin. Cacao Azteque opens with Pepper, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Pittosporum, Tuberose, Orchid, and Rum, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Musk, and Sandalwood. Perris Monte Carlo's Cacao Azteque carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This "Aztec Cacao" is less about chocolate and more about spicy, boozy florals with a nuanced cacao undercurrent. It's unique, but don't expect a gourmand; many find the cacao elusive. Performance is often intimate, making it more of a personal indulgence than a statement.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Subtle
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Cacao Azteque 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth warmth make it suitable for intimate occasions like dates or formal events where you want to be noticed without overwhelming. While unique, it's a bit too sensual for a typical office environment and clearly not suited 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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Cacao Azteque opens with a fiery kick of black and pink pepper, softened by aromatic cardamom. A boozy rum note emerges, mingling with rich tuberose and delicate orchids, creating a mysterious floral heart. The dry down is a warm, velvety embrace of sandalwood and musk, with the titular cacao pod providing a dry, unsweetened depth rather than a chocolatey sweetness.

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