by Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi
Cacao In The Sun is a bright, summery gourmand with a fresh, slightly effervescent opening dominated by lemon, blackcurrant, and strawberry. The chocolate note is present but subtle, more like a powder-dusted fruit than a rich confection, and blends seamlessly with floral elements—iris, lily of the valley, rose, and orange blossom—giving it a light, elegant texture. The drydown leans into soft vanilla, powdery musk, and a touch of sandalwood, creating a clean, quietly sweet profile that’s more wearable than overtly gourmand. It evokes a sunlit afternoon—sunscreen, sweet laundry, or a vanilla cake brushed with red fruits. Despite its pleasant character, it is consistently noted for weak longevity and low sillage, fading within an hour and leaving minimal trace. The scent is neither aggressively sweet nor dramatically chocolatey—it’s soft, dotted with fruity and floral accents, and drifts away quickly, making it most suited for daytime or warm seasons.