Fragrance comparison

Chocolate vs Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 23 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

2 wins

Chocolate

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.5225 votes

Rank #43,824 ChocolateWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli

Il Profumiere

3.502 votes

Rank #58,056 Warm SpicyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chocolate takes 2 of 3 categories.

Chocolate
Choose it for a chocolate and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Chocolate2/3

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chocolate
Sillage & projection: Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chocolate

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ChocolateParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Cioccolato Amaro e PatchouliIl Profumiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 33%Want 47%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityChocolate

SillageCioccolato Amaro e Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

chocolate100%

warm spicy77%

sweet53%

cacao30%

warm spicy100%

balsamic90%

woody80%

chocolate70%

patchouli60%

sweet50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, chocolate and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Dark ChocolateSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Copaiba balmDark ChocolatePatchouliSpicy NotesVanillaLemonBergamotPink PepperLilyCardamomAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDark Chocolate and Spicy Notes. Durations are only published for Chocolate, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Date 30%Party 17%Work 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,824

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,056

PerfumerMassimiliano Torti

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerChocolateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chocolate by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque takes an artisanal approach to gourmand perfumery, steering far away from toothache sweetness. Crafted by perfumer Christian Louis, it centers on dry dark chocolate, dusty cacao nibs, and a generous pinch of warm spicy notes. The opening hits with a brisk alcohol flash a…

Reviews →

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli reads as a spicy, woody chocolate scent with a darker, more aromatic feel than a dessert-style gourmand. Bitter cocoa, patchouli, amber and balsamic warmth shape most of the wear, while citrus and pink pepper suggest a brighter opening. It looks best suited to people who enjoy chocolate fr…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chocolate or Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli?

Chocolate takes 2 of 3 categories. Chocolate is rated 3.52/5 from 25 votes; Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Chocolate for a chocolate and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chocolate or Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli?

Chocolate lasts longest (Chocolate 50/100, Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chocolate or Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli?

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli projects furthest (Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli 88/100, Chocolate 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chocolate and Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, chocolate and sweet accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate and Spicy Notes.

Is Chocolate or Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Chocolate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chocolate and Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli?

Chocolate features Dark Chocolate and Spicy Notes. Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli features Copaiba balm, Dark Chocolate, Patchouli, Spicy Notes and Vanilla.