Chocolate Man

A big thank you to Mr. Dame for his totally awesome 4th of July giveaway. I agree with much of what has been said already about the scent - facets of decadent Mexican hot chocolate, cocoa liqueur, licorice, lots of dry cacao powder, etc. The initial spray is also very "cool" to me, giving the effect of chocolate ice cream - but it warms up quickly. This fragrance is rich, low sillage and "matte" - perhaps from the powderiness... (TANGENT...to give credit, a wonderful woman at an amazing perfume shop in Lake Tahoe used the word matte to describe Josh Meyer's work, and now I can't get it out of my head! Had somehow never heard that one...END TANGENT) I found it interesting that Mr. Dame chose to make this a "men's cologne" instead of advertising it as unisex. It is certainly unisex to my nose. Perhaps it's just a coincidence, but given the big 4th of July promotion, it's as if he's telling the men out there: "Join my revolution. Seek your independence from all the garbage, and just smell amazing without spending a fortune. Don't believe the ads with those sweaty 6-pack abs and shirts blowing in the wind. Those guys smell gross. Wear this. Women will lick you, eat you, love you. Because what woman doesn't love chocolate? ;)" I apologize if I have put words into Mr. Dame's mouth! So here's one straight from my mouth -- Go! Buy it! Heck, if you know you like chocolate, buy it blind! Man, woman, doesn't matter -- this is goooooood stuff!! Because what human being doesn't love chocolate? ;)

My spray sample arrived (along with several vial samples of other tasty Dame creations!) and within an hour I ordered a full bottle! I have and thoroughly enjoy many chocolate fragrances but Chocolate Man is my favorite. Chocolate Man the purest chocolate fragrance among the many I own. No orange, no marshmallow, no musk, no cinnamon, no hint of almond. It's the scent of a Hershey Bar when you tear off the paper wrapper and peel back the foil. It's old fashioned cooked chocolate pudding just off the stove. It's homemade fudge that's just been poured into a buttered pan. As Chocolate Man warmed on my skin I found myself rummaging through the kitchen towel drawer where I hide chocolate bars from myself (out of sight = out of mind) because the fragrance prompted such a strong chocolate craving. Chocolate Man is a long lasting, happy fragrance. When I wear it to work people are friendlier & more congenial. It's become my go-to scent when I go to dental and medical appointments because it's soothing to me and both familiar and pleasing to everyone else, from folks in the waiting room to the medical professionals with whom I'm in close contact. Chocolate Man creates an aura of warmth, comfort and fun. I'd love to smell this on a man.

I received a sample of Chocolate Man with my order of Citrus Man and received another sample just last week. Chocolate Man is a quality fragrance and, although I am a big fan of Dame Perfumery, I do not like Chocolate Man one bit. Okay, let me clearly state there is nothing wrong with this fragrance (a prominent rich dark-chocolate accord wrapped in that signature Dame Perfumery DNA)...rather, I simply cannot stand the note of chocolate when it is used prominently in a scent...and this one stands-out very loud and very proud. Performance of this fragrance was excellent; it lasted a solid 10-12 or more hours on my skin and left a very nice scent trail. Performance was not beastly, but it was very good and Chocolate Man is a great bang for the buck. Again, although I don't like this one there is no doubting that it is a quality fragrance and one that chocolate fragrance loves should check-out. I am not going to vote like or dislike on this scent. Doing so would be foolish since I don't like chocolate prominent fragrances. Makes sense, huh?

WOW!!! If you've been searching for the perfect chocolate fragrance, congratulations! Your search is over! Opens with the absolutely genuine scent of hot fudge (the wonderful, rich kind... not that cruddy Hersey's syrup humbug or Tootsie Roll-type mock-chocolate). As it dries I detect more vanilla / creamy coconut (not suntan lotion type) and maybe a little something else... like slight musk or woodiness? Or maybe it's my nose playing tricks on me - making me think I almost smell a little coconut shell or something. :D I don't think this has a gender, either. And I'm not scared... I will absolutely wear this fragrance in public! **** I want to take the opportunity to thank Mr. Dame for his generosity! I purchased a couple of fragrances in trial-sized bottles and he included several samples of other fragrances, some attractive postcards and even a handwritten thank you note!!! Shipping was FREE (!) and everything was carefully and tastefully packed. *** Just wow! Color me impressed!

Chocolate Man. Man, oh man. I love this so much. It's a straightforward, realistic, chocolate. It smells delicious, it projects well, it lasts and lasts. It's everything I ever wanted in my search for the perfect chocolate perfume. It smells like the aroma from a canister of cocoa powder. It is absolutely unisex. You will get compliments. It will attract people to you. It will attract you to yourself. It will also attract you to whatever chocolate you might have in the house. It smells good year round, but really shines in cooler weather. I put it on before bed most nights. It's a smell that comforts me. The price of this fragrance is a steal, especially considering the quality of it. While you're at it, pick up the Chocolate Oil too, the perfume oil counterpart to Chocolate Man. The oil is even richer and longer lasting, and the cologne spray projects like nobody's business. As a pair, they'll turn you into a walking baking bar.

This is a review of this lovely perfume but I also have to just say that Jeffrey is a lovely human being. I ordered his free decant of Chocolate man, paid nothing. Today after a tearful afternoon (difficult day) I got a box in the mail. It was packed with beautiful teal and brown gift paper, inside there was a hand written note from Jeffrey, the decant, and five sample vials. Also a discount code if I decided to purchase. So incredibly generous of him. The perfume is fist of totally unisex. I'm not sure why he classifies this as a male fragrance. This is perhaps the first *good* chocolate scent I have smelled. Real chocolate. It's a little dusty, a little dry. There's a hint of malted powder and perhaps some half melted marshmallows down in the chocolate malted milk. It is warm and comforting and beautiful, not overly sweet at all. I can't stop sniffing my arm and the scent that is hovering around me in the air is just as good.

I was baking a few days ago, and opened a package of Ghirardelli 60% cacao chips. The opening of Chocolate Man is exactly the same scent...deep, dark, dry chocolate with that slightly powdery haze that those chocolate chips have. Very intense. The drydown softens a bit on me, and out comes small nuances of cinnamon, woody-musky-tobaccoey goodness; very much like mexican chocolate. So, so delicious. Very unisex. As an added bonus, this is GREAT for layering. A certain company makes a rose and chocolate scent, so I tried this with Dame's Desert Rose and *voila*, beats that french one hands down. Chocolate Man is also scrumptious layered with Dame's Black Flower Mexican Vanilla. I think I'm a little bit in love with the Dame men; proud American perfumers who so obviously put their hearts into all aspects of their company, from the fragrances to the art to the packaging, customer service and personal touches. They are a class act.

I ran out of my second bottle of the Chocolate Perfume Oil earlier this year, only to find that the Dame was no longer exporting internationally. Mind you, these were my first and second finished full bottles, ever. "Alright," I gulped. "This is it, this is the end for us." And so began my search of a fragrance to fill the void left by this Chocolate Man. I traversed the depths of Axe and Demeter, explored the vast plains of Ganache Parfums and Montale, and finally briefly enjoyed a beautiful view atop Mt. Kyse. Alas, it soon became apparent that I would never again be complete. But just then! As luck would have it, I found that this gem stocked on Smallflower (which does ship internationally!). And I bought it in a heartbeat. And when it arrived I fervently ripped the box open. And I gave myself a couple of sprays. And once again all was right with the world.

Mexican hot chocolate so good it makes me consider licking my arm. It's a perfectly balanced blend of rich drinking chocolate with freshly grated, woody cinnamon bark and a pinch of red-hot chili powder. The longer it remains on my skin the creamier it becomes without compromising that gorgeous blend of spices. Another thing I notice about Chocolate Man is that it is decidedly boozy, almost like someone added Godiva chocolate liqueur AND buttered rum to my Mexican hot cocoa. Can it possibly get more decadent than this?! Nope. Remember that scene in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where some kid cracks open a pumpkin and reaches in to find molten chocolate, and he just shoves his chocolate-covered hand into his mouth like an absolute pig? Chocolate Man smells sinful--the deadly sin of gluttony, for sure. Decadent. Sublime. Chocolate confection perfection.

Another great release from Jeffrey Dame and Dame Perfumery, Chocolate Man Cologne goes headfirst into gourmand territory by providing a very pure chocolate smell that's also oddly refreshing. The note breakdown seems simple to me in that respect: a whole lot of chocolate and maybe some very light citrus like bergamot that actually comes out more in the drydown than the opening, which is itself mainly chocolate. Performance is solid, wtih strong projection for a couple of hours with a reasonable dry down. Certainly the strongest of the men's cologne offerings (to this point) from the house. A great achievement since it smells almost entirely of chocolate, and one of the purest, best chocolate-smelling fragrances I've smelled, and surely one I intend to purchase a full bottle of. 8 out of 10

It's chocolate, straight up, no mistaking it, chocolate. I am a big fan of fragrances that smell "real" (like Bourbon Cedar Cologne Olivina Men), and DAME has really knocked it out of the park with this. Women seem to love it on me, so I would give it a 10/10, would buy again based on that. DAME sent a good number of little samples with the order, all packed nicely, not just thrown in helter-skelter. I wasn't expecting them, but they've gotten a long-term customer with how basically I'm wearing pure chocolate spray that came with presents.

Holy crap, YUM!!! Like taking a big whiff of a sweetened block of dark chocolate. This is just sweet enough for gourmand lovers, but not too much to make it scary for anyone to wear. It’s high quality, smells expensive, unisex, just an amazing creation for a one note fragrance. Truly a work of art, I am so glad to have Chocolate Man in my collection. Longevity is actually not terrible. You WANT to reapply this but you just won’t need to, not for a few hours anyway.

Soooo delicious!!! Beautiful chocolate. A box of rich chocolates! A rich creamy chocolate drink!!! Pure gorgeous, unadulterated chocolate! The most gorgeous smell!!!! It makes me want to lick myself, munch away!!!......and makes everyone else want to too!! My husband loves it too, and we both indulge ourselves in the heavenly smell!! My children adore it!!! Sniff sniff sniff all day long!!! Wow!!!! It's divine!!!

I really like it. I think the chocolate reminds me of homemade fudge. As a nurse I feel this will be a great non offensive fragrance. It has been 20 min since I sprayed a tiny bit on my hand. I am impressed at the small amount I sprayed and how powerful it is. I anticipate it will have great sillage and longevity. I will buy this and thank Dame for the generous sample giveaway

I got to try this recently, and it is indeed so chocolatey! I agree with AveParfume, there definitely seems to be Mexican hot chocolate spices, which seems kind of fitting since Dame is located in the southwestern USA. If you enjoy chocolate, look no further! Chocolate for men and women. Had to add it also reminded me very much of chocolate pudding.

Hi kessyster. In answer to your question...DAME Modern American Perfumery is not yet offered in the UK, however at the Dame Perfumery online web store in the International Export Shop certain items are offered including the Chocolate Perfume Oil 30 ml at GBP £35.95 with free shipping. I do hope you get a chance to try it! J

The name says it all. If you want to smell like a cocoa box smells when you open it then this stuff is for you. Not really much depth (meaning multiple notes) but certainly a dead-on, true, non-artificial chocolate. I bet this would layer AMAZINGLY with any other juice you feel needs a bit of chocolate added to it.

Chocolate unisex scent. Great company, treats customers right and just nailed the chocolate scent. I love its on its own and layering. Wish hed amp it up into a powerhouse...but its great as it is . Worth a buy for chocolate lovers. Let it age a bit. Gets even better. Now im really going to have to get a FB

Holy chocolate, Hershey is going to be jealous! This is a DAM,e good representation of chocolate! Most of the other reviews have hit on the finer points so i will try and no be redundant. Just know. If you like creamy decadent chocolate. And want to smell good enough to eat! Check this out! Big thumbs up!

Love this one. Sweet, rich chocolate. Smells like those liquor-mixed chocolates! Good sillage and the longevity is great, I get 8+ hours. This and Montale Chocolate Greedy satisfy my chocolate cravings. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 8/10 Sillage: 7/10