Cacao Porcelana

6 reseñas

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• Jakometal

  October 15, 2021

  

  Beautiful, sensual, and nuanced. Bitter cocoa, rum, spices, and white florals. Elegance and sensuality for men and women.

• Taurien

  October 12, 2022

  

  The day before yesterday I was lucky enough to try the fragrances from this house at Le Secret du Marais, their only distributor in Madrid. Out of the whole collection, the two that fitted my skin best were this one and Narcisse Taiji. As there are still very few reviews, I’ll leave my impressions. To start, I loved both immensely. Cacao Porcelana is a scent based on dark, powdery cocoa, far from the gourmands with very sweet chocolate tints we’re used to. It also has a touch of earthiness coming from patchouli. Despite its declared notes, I don’t feel it as floral or too boozy, except in the first few minutes. Although I love it and find it very original, there are things about it that remind me of other perfumes in my collection. Basically three: Bohemian Oud by Zara (with a very similar profile but with a much higher incense charge), Andalusian Soul by The Merchant of Venice (which shares the rum and the type of background sweetness), and Indaco by L’Erbolario (with a much higher predominance of patchouli). It has moderate projection and a longevity on my skin of about 9-10 hours. It’s undoubtedly a perfume I’ve loved and would use with great pleasure. Despite being particular and having great personality, I won’t include it in my collection due to having options in its line, mainly because of its price. Scent 8/10 Longevity 10/10 Sillage 6.5/10 Value for money 6/10 Versatility 8/10 Packaging 10/10 Would I buy again? No, I didn’t buy it.

• saramurvi

  August 6, 2023

  

  Cacao Porcelana has a totally representative name. It’s a dry cocoa, subtly sweet with bitter, smoky, alcoholic, and floral touches. It’s not the typical gourmand scent; it’s extremely sensual and addictive for me. Dark, mysterious, elegant… I smell it and it makes me think it could perfectly be the scent of Rhys, one of the protagonists of the ACOTAR saga, and the literary crush of all the readers who enjoy it, hahaha. A very well-made combination definitely. I’m a woman and I’d wear it easily, but if I smell this on a man, I want to bite him… It’s totally unisex. I’m in love.

• saramurvi

  August 10, 2023

  

  Cacao Porcelana has a name that fits perfectly. It’s a dry cocoa, subtly sweet with bitter, smoky, alcoholic, and floral touches. It’s not a typical gourmand; it’s extremely sensual and addictive. Dark, mysterious, and elegant… It makes me think it could be the scent of Rhys, one of the protagonists of ACOTAR, the literary crush of all the readers, hahaha. Very well-combined notes. I’m a woman and I’d wear it easily, but if I smell it on a man, I want to bite him… Totally unisex. I’m in love.

• csaavfer

  November 3, 2023

  

  Warning, if you’re looking for sweet chocolate, this isn’t for you. I agree with the previous reviews: the opening is 100% natural cocoa, powdery, dry, without excessive bitterness or sweetness, hyper-realistic and unique. As it dries down, the white flower appears, slightly powdery on my skin, blending in the base with smoky tonka bean notes. Solid evolution: it starts dry and powdery and ends sweet and creamy. 100% unisex, elegant and sensual. I find it very original; it doesn’t smell like anything I’ve tried before. My only gripe is that I don’t know if it’s olfactory fatigue or if on my skin it becomes a personal enjoyment scent only after the 2nd or 3rd hour (rare, as I’ve read good reviews about its performance). Either way, I’m not sure if it’s worth spending this money if I barely notice it after a couple of hours… What a pity, because I do enjoy the smell immensely. I’ll keep testing it.

• SirCharlie

  October 20, 2024

  

  Cacao Porcelana is my favourite from the brand so far. It begins with a dusty, sweet, and super realistic cocoa note, with an earthy base that over time mutates into something more floral, even muddying the scent slightly. The result is quasi-gourmand, full of nuances and layers where the cocoa remains the centre, surrounded by warm florals and a base that adds sweetness. I agree with the comparison to Rococo by TMOV and Cocoa Woods by Nest, but here the overall quality is better. I see it as unisex, though a little more feminine due to the floral charge, ideal for temperate and cold climates. It’s versatile, but I think it shines most on dates or special occasions. I like it, but I’m not sure if I’ll buy it given the high price. However, it’s a must-try if you’re looking for a more natural and less commercial experience than what cocoa usually offers in perfumery. Note: 8/10 Tested from the Discovery Set.