Name
Cocoa
Latin name
Theobroma cacao
Category
Other
Information
The cocoa scent is a warm, sweet, and creamy essence that is reminiscent of the aroma of cocoa in chocolate. It is a popular fragrance note that is used in both women's and men's perfumes, both as a main note and as a supporting note.
In perfumes, cocoa is often combined with other fragrance notes such as vanilla, caramel, coffee, patchouli, and even citrus to create a warm, sensual, and complex aroma. It can be used as a main note in heavier, evening fragrances, as well as a supporting note in lighter, everyday fragrances.
Cocoa is also a popular ingredient in cosmetics such as body lotions and hand creams because it has moisturizing and skin-nourishing properties. Its warm, creamy aroma can also have a calming and relaxing effect.
The cocoa scent comes from cocoa seeds, which mainly grow in tropical countries such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Brazil. This plant is mainly used for the production of chocolate, but its seeds are also used to produce perfumes and cosmetics.
