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utyio – :
I bumped onto a fragrance review by Perfume Pros on youtube during my search for cocoa based fragrances. Tried the samples and was dissapointed . I am always vary of patchouli used in gourmands and this fragrance is not an exception. The fragrance is quite linear tbh and lacks complexity for the price tag offered. The classy part comes from the powdery iris !
The price tag Amazon $399
Saks fifth Ave $299
Not worth the price tag .
I saw in the above post someone mentioned 4160 Tuesdays Silk, Lace and Chocolate . So that is going to be my next trial.
Having said that I have two of the best cocoa based gourmands in my arsenals Elixir Charnel Coquin Guerlain and Panah Pink Champagne Truffle.
Kate38 – :
It’s one of the most natural, and uniquely fresh, “cocoa powder” scent one can find; the patchouli brings out the earthy greenness of it (as if freshly picked from the tree) and the iris works hard to perfect the powdery effect.
Here are some popular ones I’ve come across before finding this gem:
Dior Homme (lovely but simply not enough cocoa), Mugler Angel (more like a chocolate-covered fruitcake) & its Taste of Fragrance flanker (even with added cocoa it’s still too vaguely sweet), Tokyo Milk’s Bittersweet (too powdery-doughy), Montale’s Chocolate Greedy (too sweet & cakey), Guerlain’s Gourmand Coquin (too boozy, although the chocolate note’s better than the rest), and Serge Lutens’ Borneo 1834 (more dry-woodsy with a lot of patchouli than anything else)
vvlom – :
What can I say! If you love chocolate then your in for a real treat. I must add that on me the chocolate didnt last that long. If your not into patch then steer clear of this beauty. After the first half hour of chocolate deliciousness its all about the patch and iris. It doesnt change again. It would be fb worthy if the chocolate hung around much longer. Its horribly expensive for what it is. Your better off buying 4160 Tuesdays Silk, Lace and Chocolate if you love the chocolate note as much as me. Unbeatable strawberries and milk chocolate. Not overly sweet either. Ive got also add that this Cartier beauty has only moderate sillage and longevity.
goblin – :
Is awesome how some very tipicall notes can make somenthing that great; the cacao note is very intense, but when mixed with pachoulli makes an experience of an hybrid Paouhoulli with cacao branches and seeds.
if have ever being in a place like “San Cristobal de las Casas” in Chiapas, this is the smell… chamanic plants and a hot chocolate 90% cacao in the morning.
There are perfumes for everything, this is a perfume to admire into its composition.
marizel85 – :
The opening of it is weird, it smells very natural cocoa ripe, almost past the point, recently removed from the tree and cut. About fifteen minutes after application, the iris begins to show, bringing a dusty vibe which refers to the aroma of chocolate powder, velvety and warm. And finally a very slight sweet floral Vibe is sufficient appears to be felt, but not to change the hue hot and dusty fragrance.
Very linear in my skin, with little change in fragrance as it evolves. Projection good, not monstrous, but noticeable. Fixing good, good aroma.
blejk88 – :
Very pretty chocolate and patchouli, then a burst of flowers too, which dries down to an elegant thread of cashmeran and patchouli that wears like a sexy wrap.
gausernamec5 – :
Today i was in Cartier shop and tried it. I love Chocolate and Patchouli but after 10 minutes it turns into Very Woody note .. which make me re thinking to have it.., about the price.. its CRAZY !
troll-55 – :
I tried this one and other “Heures” at a Cartier shop and liked it a lot, very classy yet enticing, but the pricetag is crazy and perhaps not worthy.
Tolick67 – :
Well, I didn’t know about its high price because I have got a huge free sample. I have been using it on an off for some time and started to like it.
It is all about patchouli and cocoa, both sweet and very dry. It is a very cosy, relaxing and unusual evening scent of hot cocoa. It also reminds me of old books, heated wood and tar – this is how I tend to percept a well-done patchouli fragrance.
It is not overly sweet and will not irritate even if you apply liberally. A high class but casual perfume,very unisex too.
Recommended for relaxation or romantic occasions.
L’Heure Defendue does have longevity and sillage, the fragrance stays with you like some warm furry garment.
Leon_10 – :
250 dollars?, no way!, this is a limited edition in some states and stores exclusive…
Cartier tried to made something between D&G and Hermes, the results cheap synthetic smelling.
This smells like “milo” chocolate powder with a “dirty” note of soy milk in tetra brick just like used baby bottles…