Cacao in the Sun
Perfumer: Lucien Ferrero
Votes lean feminine
66 ratings
From your scent profile
Maison Tahité Cacao in the Sun is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, pairing citrus and fruit brightness with chocolate and vanilla.
Skunky's take: A candidate for the summer vacation bag.
How does it perform?
From 58 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Woody
- Powdery
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Woody
PowderyWhat does Cacao in the Sun smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters see it mostly for leisure and daily wear, with some placing it at the office too. Most call its character feminine, though a good share find it modern.
Blackcurrant, lemon and raspberry open with a bright fruity freshness. Iris, orange blossom and chocolate bring a powdery, creamy sweetness, and vanilla, musk and sandalwood close it softly on a woody base. Dame Perfumery Scottsdale New Musk (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Insolence Crazy Touch have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Blackcurrant
- Lemon
- Rose
First hours
- Iris
- Orange blossom
- Chocolate
Towards evening
- Woody notes
- Musk
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Spring
- 32%Summer
- 25%Autumn
- 8%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual26%
- Daytime25%
- Office17%
- Nighttime14%
- Evening14%
- Sport4%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
62% matchNew Musk (Eau de Toilette)
Dame Perfumery Scottsdale
57% matchInsolence Crazy Touch
Guerlain · 2014
57% matchNew Musk Man (Cologne)
Dame Perfumery Scottsdale · 2015
55% matchIlluminare Intensa
Vince Camuto · 2021
55% matchChatoyant
Rouge Bunny Rouge · 2012
51% matchL'Eau
Tauer Perfumes · 2017
51% matchGirl of Now Forever
Elie Saab · 2019
51% matchGlow
Jennifer Lopez · 2002
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Last updated: October 26, 2026