250ml
250ml
250ml
MAISON TAHITÉ
VICIOUS CACAO BODY CREAM
Perfumed Body Cream
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$66.88
€57
Description
Maison Tahité's Vicious Cacao Body Cream offers a delightful gourmand experience, opening with a bright, slightly tart burst of raspberry and a hint of spicy pink pepper, creating an initial fresh and fruity impression. As it settles, the heart reveals a rich cocoa absolute, intertwined with the soft florals of narcissus and jasmine, and a warm amber embrace. The dry-down introduces a comforting blend of salty caramel, creamy sandalwood, and a touch of saffron and benzoin, leaving a lingering, subtly woody and musky cocoa scent on the skin. This cream is designed to be a fascinating interplay of contrasts, balancing sweetness with unexpected spicy and floral nuances. Perfumer: Luca Maffei
Scent Profile
Gourmand
Sweet
Floral
Fruity
Spicy
Warm
Ambery
Woody
Salty
Notes
Top Notes
RaspberryRose Pepper
RumMiddle Notes
Amber
NarcissusCocoa Absolute
JasmineBase Notes
Salty Caramel
Sandal Wood
SaffronOak Moss
BenzoinAbout MAISON TAHITÉ
Maison Tahité is an Italian niche fragrance house founded in 2020 by Roberto Drago as a creative lab dedicated to reinterpreting iconic gourmand raw materials like vanilla, cacao, coffee, and tonka bean in original, contemporary compositions using top perfumers and sustainable practices. Named after Vanilla Tahitensis, the brand's philosophy blends luxury with environmental respect through eco-friendly packaging and high-quality ingredients, offering warm, comforting scents that evoke security and exotic escapes for gourmand enthusiasts. Its signature style focuses on collections centered around single ingredients, creating addictive, modern luxury fragrances that harmonize sustainability and indulgence.
Perfumer
Luca Maffei
Luca Maffei is an Italian perfumer born in 1985 in Milan, who grew up immersed in the fragrance world due to his father Marco Maffei's career at companies like Symrise and International Flavors and Fragrances. After studying economics at the University of Milan, he trained in Grasse under Madame Françoise Marin and apprenticed with Vincent Ricord, later co-founding Atelier Fragranze Milano in 2011 as CEO and lead perfumer. His notable works include Cuoio Nobile for Pineider, Iris Magnifica (Esxence finalist), fragrances for Perris Monte Carlo like Rose de Taif and Oud Imperial, and creations for Masque Milano, Jul et Mad, and others, blending Italian heritage with innovative niche perfumery.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers often describe Vicious Cacao as a unique take on chocolate, balancing its sweetness with fresh, spicy, and even slightly salty elements. Many appreciate its comforting yet intriguing character, noting it's not a typical heavy gourmand. It's frequently mentioned for its ability to evolve on the skin, offering different facets throughout its wear.
Pros
Unique Gourmand Profile: Reviewers enjoy the blend of nutty, powdery chocolate with fresh and light undertones, making it stand out from traditional gourmands.
Evolving Scent Journey: The fragrance is noted for its complexity, starting with a bright, tart raspberry and pink pepper, transitioning to a rich cocoa heart, and settling into a creamy, woody, and subtly incense-like dry-down.
Balanced Composition: Many find the contrasts, such as the salty caramel and spicy notes, intelligently balanced, preventing the scent from becoming overly sweet.
Cons
Moderate Sillage: Some reviewers mention that the body cream tends to stay closer to the skin, becoming more of a skin scent rather than having strong projection.
Not a Pure Chocolate Scent: For those expecting a straightforward, intense chocolate aroma, the presence of fruity, floral, and spicy notes might make it less of a pure cocoa experience.
Comparisons
Reminds reviewers of a 'cocoa-incense skin scent': The dry-down can evoke a slightly incense-like quality alongside the cocoa.
Similar to a 'fresh cocoa candle': The overall impression can be reminiscent of a lit, fresh cocoa candle, suggesting a comforting and inviting aroma.
Vibe & Emotions
Comforting: The creamy, warm, and slightly woody dry-down evokes a sense of comfort and coziness.
Intriguing: The interplay of contrasting notes keeps the scent interesting and captivating, inviting closer appreciation.
Indulgent: The gourmand elements, particularly the cocoa and salted caramel, create a feeling of guilt-free indulgence.
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