77 community ratings

California Chocolate

2013UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.2/ 10

Community score
77 ratings

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes California Chocolate is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets dark chocolate and bourbon vanilla against the brightness of yuzu, wild orange and grapefruit.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 58 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

White cognac

Wild orange

Neroli Yuzu Patchouli Dark chocolate Musk Bourbon vanilla Grapefruit

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody

What does California Chocolate smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. Votes for a feminine and a masculine character are close, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Citrus notes give it a fruity freshness, softened by neroli. Dark chocolate and vanilla carry the sweetness, while patchouli and musk build a woody, lightly spicy base. White cognac adds a warm undertone.