Shade of Chocolate
Haute Fragrance Company HFCEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Shade of Chocolate vs. Cacao Porcelana
Shade of Chocolate peaks in winter, while Cacao Porcelana belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shade of Chocolate | Cacao Porcelana | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2017 | 2019 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Vincent Ricord | Marie Hugentobler |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shade of Chocolate
Warm Spicy
Cacao
Patchouli
Woody
Coffee
Sweet
Vanilla
Balsamic
Cacao Porcelana
Warm Spicy
Cacao
Woody
Sweet
White Floral
Patchouli
Aromatic
Rum
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CacaoPink PepperBergamot
Cacao PodRumImmortelle
Heart
CoffeeCocoaRumJasmineBlack TeaBlack Fig
Blond tobaccoDavanaJasmine"
Base
PatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodVetiver
SandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shade of Chocolate | Cacao Porcelana | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a gourmand that doesn't flinch. No marshmallow softness, no vanilla. Rich cacao and dark-roasted coffee own the composition, with jasmine and tonka bean adding complexity instead of sweetness.Shade of Chocolate
The white cacao concept is compelling, but the rum and cocoa opening is assertively bitter. If you want a gentle chocolate fragrance, look elsewhere. This is for those who appreciate raw material.Cacao Porcelana
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shade of Chocolate | Cacao Porcelana | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.34 oz | — | $43.39fragrancenet |
| 2.5 oz | $303.79fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | — | $181.99fragrancenet |
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