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Vicious Cacao
by Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi
Vicious Cacao by Maison Tahité is a softly voluptuous gourmand that revolves around a warm, sweetly dense chocolate core, underscored by rum, caramel, and amber. The opening features a faint whisper of pink pepper and raspberry, which quickly fades into a soft, powdery chocolate with hints of bitter cocoa and jasmine. The base is anchored by benzoin, salt, and sandalwood, giving the fragrance a velvety, skin-hugging quality. While the cacao note is present and textured, it does not dominate—instead, it mingles with ambery sweetness, creating a creamy, intimate scent that feels more like a sweet chocolate body spray than a high-performance fragrance. The overall impression is cozy and inviting, with the kind of warmth that evokes winter nights by the fire. It’s unisex, with a long list of comparisons to popular bath-and-body products, which many users find both relatable and appealing, especially during autumn and winter. However, the sillage is minimal and longevity is short, with most people reporting it lasts no more than four hours on skin, nearly disappearing by six hours. The scent lingers faintly on clothing, making it fitting for a personal bedtime or intimate setting.
Pros
- +Delivers a soft, inviting chocolate scent that feels warm and comforting, ideal for fall and winter wear.
- +Well-blended and balanced flowers and spices create a smooth, cohesive scent with no harsh edges.
- +Offers an intimate, skin-close wear that is pleasant and wearable without being overwhelming.
Cons
- −Marcas smells very weak and short-lived, barely lasting past four hours on skin.
- −The cacao is not dominant—many perceive it as buried beneath the sweetness and benzoin.
- −Reports of nausea and overpowering base notes (benzoin, salt, saffron) suggest the fragrance may not be suitable for sensitive noses.