Dec 21, 2021 | 7 min Read

10 Best Chocolate Perfumes of All Time

Chocolate contains some of the chemicals produced by the brain when we fall in love, so it is no surprise that chocolate perfumes are some of the most sought after fragrances of all.

That being said, certain chocolate fragrances smell better than most. Follow along for the best chocolate perfumes and find your signature scent that can smell soft and sweet, dark and delicious or after hours sexy.

10 Best Chocolate Perfumes for Women 2022

1. Thierry Mugler Angel

In 1992 perfumers Olivier Cresp and Yves de Chiris collaborated on a fragrance and fashion designer Thierry Mugler released Angel, which would become one of the best-selling perfumes in the world. Bottled in star shaped flacon, legend has it that Thierry Mugler went to a fortune teller prior to becoming famous as a fashion designer. Wearing Angel is like being dipped in succulent chocolate, both dark and milky, then drenched in caramels, cream, toffee, praline, crème brulée, vanilla, coconut, rum, coffee, dried fruits, chestnuts and a hint of the bittersweet cocoa.

Recommended related fragrances: Thierry Mugler Eau Croisiere, Angel Innocent, Angel Muse

2. Montale Chocolate Greedy

Montale Chocolate Greedy is one of the most talked about chocolate perfumes on Instagram and fragrance forums, because it smells so terrific… like chocolate cake in liquid form. It is so rich you think you must have eaten the whole thing but you don’t have a stomach ache. Montale Chocolate Greedy begins with rich vanilla, and a bitter orange that balances then the scent of cocoa from cacao drizzled over a fruity berry cocktail. Delectable, delicious and delightful, Montale Chocolate Greedy is warm, cozy and will please both women and men especially in the winter months.

For more of the best by Montale, read on in the Best Montale Perfumes of All Time guide.

Recommended related fragrances: Mancera Roses Greedy, Victoria’s Secret Scandalous, Demeter Dark Chocolate

3. YSL Black Opium

Sweet addiction…YSL Black Opium is a sumptuous scent without the heaviness of the original Opium. The sweetness of orange blossom, dark chocolate and jasmine blend with spices, and vanilla bean and patchouli cross into gourmand territory making it perfect for evening. Coffee notes create an energy few fragrances can match.

Recommended related fragrances: La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme, Shalimar by Guerlain, Oscar Perfume by Oscar de la Renta

4. Mancera Roses & Chocolate

Roses dipped in chocolate, what can smell more alluring? Using one of the most loved combination of ingredients, this fruity floral chocolate perfume is addicting. Opening notes of peach, black currant, mandarin and bergamot add a juicy dark sweetness to the silky fine cocoa note that continues from start to finish. The natural heady aroma is naughty and delicious. This scent captures all the symbolism and passion that the words “roses and chocolate” conjure and is long-lasting leaving a memorable trail.

Learn more about Mancera fragrances in our Best Mancera Perfumes of All Time guide.

5. Tom Ford Noir de Noir

Tom Ford’s Noir de Noir was composed by by Harry Fremont and Jacques Cavallier and is the ultimate chocolate-like patchouli fragrance on the market. While many patchouli fragrances tend to be dry, herbal, and even bitter, Tom Ford Noir de Noir is sweet, chocolaty, and flavorful. Rose, saffron, and truffle enhance the blend while adding to the sensual personality of the perfume. Uni-sexy and a perfume that is a real compliment getter. Can be worn by men and women anytime and anywhere.

Recommended related fragrances: Tom Ford Black Orchid, Tom Ford Bitter Peach, Tom Ford Café Rose.

6. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Amour de Cacao

Comptoir Sud Pacifique’s Amour de Cacao is a chocolate perfumer lover’s dream with citrus and juicy berry notes, spiced just right with hints of sweetened woody cardamom and a seductive musky finish. Gourmand, and sugary; the olfactive equivalent of dark chocolate wrapped in the most delectable vanilla, then smoothed with comforting milk chocolate and orange notes at the finish, with a touch of a tropical flair.

Recommended related fragrances: Hermes Jour d’Hermes, Versace Crystal Noir, Tom Ford Costa Azzura

7. By Kilian Black Phantom Memento Mori

From the luxury house of By Kilian, Black Phantom Memento Mori is a multi-faceted dark chocolate gourmand perfume. Notes of chocolate, caramel, and coffee combine creating a complex and sweet perfume that has hints of boozy rum and powdery almond that has a fantastic creamy, dreamy sandalwood base. The ultimate in indulgence, this chocolate perfume is long lasting and is for men and women who want to stand out from others. Long lasting with a strong trail, Black Phantom Memento Mori is best for evening and cooler weather.

Recommended related fragrances: By Kilian Intoxicated, By Kilian Playing With the Devil, Mancera Choco Violette

8. L’Artisan Parfumeur Piment Brulant

A near perfect essay on the history of chocolate was created by mega star perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour for L’Artisan Parfumeur. Released in 2002, Piment Brûlant was inspired by the Aztec chocolate love potions downed by the Emperor Montezuma before he visited the women in his harem. It was said he could down 50 cups a day Spicy sexy and not overly sweet this chocolate perfume has been blended with red pepper lending the composition an unusual red-hot and sweet aura. A gorgeous silvered poppy seed facet mingles with clove and vanilla to round off this gourmand scent.

9. Guerlain’s L’Instant de Guerlain

Guerlain’s L’Instant Pour Homme is a masterful blend of cacao, patchouli, and star anise. The spicy element in the opening keeps the fragrance flavorful while the patchouli and cacao dry down retains the woody nature of the cologne’s masculine composition.

Recommended related fragrance: L’instant Magic By Guerlain, Kenzo Jungle Elephant By Kenzo, Boss By Hugo Boss

10. Chocolat Amere by Il Provmo

Il Profvmo is an Italian niche house was founded by aromatherapist and cosmetologist Silvana Casoli. She created a bespoke scent for Pope Benedict XVI, inspired in part by the Pontiff’s alleged hankering for his beloved Black Forest. Her Chocolat Amère is an appealing and charming blend of ingredients. This chocolate perfume exudes subtlety and grace; the fragrance presents itself with warmth, passion and understated elegance. The gourmand facets of this feminine scent are mixed with spices and white flowers. Soft, sensuous, and mildly floral, this chocolate perfume is light enough for day time and for warmer weather.

Best Chocolate Fragrances – In Conclusion

Chocolate perfumes are one of the most popular fragrance categories because they smell edible. Chocolate perfumes have many scent profiles, from soft and milky to sweet and sexy and can be blended with vanilla, coffee, rose, sweet and fruity ingredients.

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Leanna Serras is a well-versed fragrance writer with a passion for perfume. She has loved trying new perfumes since she was a child, and has tried everything from fruity to woodsy fragrances in her time cherishing scents. Outside of her love for writing and collecting perfume, Leanna enjoys fashion, skincare, “the Bachelorette,” and kicking back on the beach.