Xocoatl

Xocoatl is a fragrance described as floral, in the official catalog of the brand, which in my opinion has a floral-gourmand aspect. This review will address the Parfum version, which is the one I own, whose result is fabulous on my skin. Although unisex, I consider it more masculine than feminine. Still, I believe that on the female skin may present another facet. Composed by notes of orchid and vanilla, in the output; cocoa, in the heart and rum at the base, this fragrance was created to remind a beverage made by the Aztecs to the warriors and nobles, called Xocoatl. Yet, according to the history of American civilization, the cocoa trees were cultivated by the Maya and later, by other people (among them the Aztecs), and the word chocolate is derived from the word "xocolatl", original of the Nahuatl language, which is an Aztec dialect, that means bitter water. Returning to what matters, the scent hits the skin intensively, slightly fruity and alcoholic in the first moments. Almost immediately, the bitter cocoa takes over and, on several occasions, this nuance in conjunction with the rum gives the idea of something raspier, which let me thinking in leather. About the vanilla, forget the creamy aspect. Here, we have a slightly bitter aspect, although rich and with quality. In addition to exotic, Xocoatl is delicious and exudes, consistently, for more than four hours. This made me receive various compliments and see people around commenting on the fragrance they feel in the air (after two hours, I went to dinner at a restaurant and had a table full of people celebrating a birthday next to me, and I could see two men and one woman talking about the fragrance). The lasting surpassed ten hours on my skin and the first impression couldn't have been better. Xocoatl is a great scent, from a brand that has ecological consciousness and a nice story as background.

Fueguia have created quite a special fragrance here. Upon reading the 3 main notes listed on the brand's website (Vanilla Flower - Cacao Flower - Rhum), you would assume the fragrance would be an overly sweet, cloying gourmand scent. However, this does not at all describe Xocoatl. Xocoatl opens up with slightly spicy and damp nuances that feel light and heavy at the same time. This is most likely thanks to the rum which is generally distilled with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves etc.. Then, the scent brings in a soft floral and subtly sweet vanilla to work alongside the now less prominent rum. Later, a dark bitter cacao appears, and whilst it does not give off a typical "chocolate" profile, it's presence keeps everything grounded and warm for the remainder of the wearing. Overall, Xocoatl is well rounded and no particular notes stand alone here. Everything is working in unison and creating a unique experience. Who? - I think this is unisex, perhaps leaning a little masculine. When/where? - Autumn and winter. Cozy fragrance for yourself and your special someone to enjoy when relaxing in the cooler seasons. This reminds me of? - I get some similarities with Costume National's Homme and Maison Martin Margiela's Jazz Club.

HAVE I SERIOUSLY NOT REVIEWED THIS YET?!?!?! I first tried this out in Skins, Amsterdam -- the one in the Nine Streets -- and it totally blew me away. This was in August of 2016 -- I remember it vividly, because I was so enamoured by it. Fast forward 12 months, and I had decided to get it purchased, and I got it sent to the AirBNB that we were staying at, in Jamsa in Finland. I remember picking THAT up, along with the key to our chalet / mokki (I can't do the umlauts!), and it was quite the experience -- purchased from HK, sent from Milan to Finland, as at that time they only shipped intro-Europe (the official website had all the sizes, Skins only had 100 mls). What can I say? The perfect vanillic boozy floral scent -- it's hard to put into words, it's one of the most ACCURATE booze scents I've even come across -- it literally smells like a drunk person's pours pushing out consumed alcohol smell! It's hard to phrase, but, it's such a beautiful summery scent and it is just a pleasure to sniff. I love it! I later got another bottle 'just in case' and so I'm set for life. I love this one!

I have decided to re-evaluate my previous lukewarm review of "Xocoatl". Jovoy Paris supplied me with a nice full 3ml sample, which has given me a much clearer picture of the scent since my last encounter with a troublesome plastic sprayer, from which I could only extract tiny dribbles of the stuff. It's actually lovely; Much smoother than I'd previously thought. The cacao is also more perceptible; Not bitter or dark, but soft warm and lush. The vanilla has a fruity nuance which is accented by the sugary rum. There are hints of a subtle, floral powderiness, but quite indistinct. It's not cloying at all, at least not compared to the likes of "Un Bois Vanille". Rather, it feels quite sheer and satin-like in texture, with a delicate trail. It's true that it doesn't really evoke the traditional Mayan cocoa drink; You would expect that to be spicier, darker and milkier, and that is what originally let me down when I smelled it first. Still, it's a damn good vanilla scent that's fairly unisex and is sure to make heads tilt as you walk past.

I'd been curious about this for years and finally took the plunge. I rarely blind buy because I almost always regret it, but this one is a winner! It has a somewhat spicy quality on my skin. Some say rum can be spicy, so could this be the reason? Cacao is there but in the background, it never dominates. I think it's amazing, smooth and slightly intoxicating, without any harshness. An impeccable, tasteful scent. Although Xocoatl does not demand attention, a co-worker said she could smell me throughtout the day, so that would be a good 6 hours of longevity. I think I've found a combination of notes that work for me, rum, cacao and vanilla also feature in Les Indemodables Vanille Havane that I love. I bought the 30ml but I can already see myself buying the 100ml once my bottle runs low.

I still think this is one of the sexiest fragrances I have ever smelled. I don't really know what else to say. Definitely worth the price. It's around $450 for 100ml. There is a clean quality to the notes themselves. It is similar in Michelin star restaurants. The flavor is pronounced and then all of a sudden it falls out of your flavor pallet. A very clean taste. That is what is happening here in regards to smell. It is very pronounced, and then all of a sudden the particular note fades away. It's extremely difficult to do but very rewarding. Yes it is vanilla and chocolate. But not in a dessert style. There is also fresh spice like pink pepper that provides a body to the fragrance. You can almost smell but orchid in the vanilla pod. It is a potion I absolutely love it.

First blind buy purchase from the house of Fueguia 1833. I didn't know what to expect. The accords look appealing so I thought, "Why not"? My first impression was the nice packaging of the homespun wood chest with roping around the casing....As for the fragrance, this starts out very sweet, however the whiskey is the scene stealer here. Prepare yourself for a DUI(Delivers Uber Intensity) while sniffing. Xocoatl smells exactly like Swiss Miss hot chocolate being spiked by Gosling's Black Seal Rum. Never mind the 4 notes, this smells like premium imported cocoa. I get about 6hrs out of this. Spend those 6hrs with a woman you're trying to win over; she won't regret it. A scent for all Clark Kents looking for their inner Superman.

Xocoatl is a love for me. In my opinion it is one of the best Fueguia fragrances. I get very distinct cacao and rum with some vanilla. It definitely has a Fueguia DNA to it. To me it smells expensive and luxurious. It has enough sweetness, but not in an obviously edible way (I don’t know how to explain it). I have smelled lots of fragrances, but Xocoatl is very unique and I can’t think of anything that would smell similar to it. Although it has some gourmand sweetness, Xocoatl is not very dense so it can be worn all year round in my opinion. A reviewer Sacrafice described it perfectly “it feels light and heavy at the same time.” A scent worthy of becoming a signature.

This scent smells of a warm pepper as a top note for me, then settles to a comforting warm peppery note with some cocoa behind it. It's my go to perfume for my winter night shifts as it evokes happiness and comfort in me. It combines well with Greedy chocolate if you need a boost of the sweet but this perfume is sexier than it's cheaper cousin. No artificial top note as in greedy chocolate and somehow richer. Liked a good spicy stick vs a cheap fast food version. Poor sillage so only no smell it at work which I good for office environments but I get a whiff throughout the day over 4 hours.

This scent lingers. It's sweet, yet fresh and modern. Not green-fresh, but I wouldn't call it warm, maybe at the very end of the drydown. Beauuuutiful, will be saving money to get a large bottle. Smells nothing like Anima Dulcis. At all. A strange side effect from this application is that it amplifies all the other scents around me. If it's a bad odor - it's twice as bad! Very annoying...

I get boozy rum, cacao, pralines and cream. Smells like a sinful dessert, enjoyed in a dark room by candlelight. My hubby loves this on me. A winter and nighttime scent. Wore this in the summer during a heat wave and that was a bit much, but for a night out in a cocktail dress, ooooh yes. So much yes

Superb mix of cocoa and rum in a sensual and elegant blend. Not overwhelming, and has the right level of sweetness. The high quality of the materials can be noticed immediately. Recommended to those who like elegant, sweet perfumes, but not sugary ones that are common among commercial brands.

Tender dessert with slightly bitter rich dark chocolate and a bit of orange zest. The base is musky, woody and a quiet boozy. Such a beautiful complex scent that shows a lot of different facets from the its very opening. Follow me on IG: scent.guide

Its a treasure perfume you can choose the time for wearing it .. if day + summer add to it neroli or citrus , if winter add tobacco or oud

Reminds me of Spiritueuse Double Vanille but not as sweet and with an added cacao note. I love it and will be purchasing a bottle

Woooooow, Must Have niche, longevity is Amazing!

Holy shit, the sexiest scent on this planet

This is definitely a love for me. The very best chocolate scent I've come across yet. I wore my sample to bed and had the most delicious sleep ever. I usually don't like the dab samples, spray ones seem to work perfume magic easier for me, but this one has such a powerful sillage with just a couple of dabs and lasted over eight hours. It starts off rather dry and acrid but develops over the next half hour into a beautifully warm cozy scent ( I think the rum note is responsible for the coziness in this). The chocolate note is not overly sweet thankfully, this is definitely an Oriental and not a Gourmand. The combination of chocolate and vanilla mixed with the powdery aspect of vanilla orchids and the warmth of the rum note, makes this as snug as a downy quilt on a rainy afternoon. Nobody will feel like having you for dessert but they will very likely want to hug you for the whole day. This goes onto my want list, it was a definite plan formed in my happy dreams last night! :)

Xocoatl has been on my ''to-try-list'' for a while since I heard that is a great boozy gourmand, so I had to try it. For me, Xocoatl opens up with a strong rum note followed by very sweet cocoa and vanilla. The rum dissipates quickly, and you're mostly left with the cocoa (could be with the addition of praline) and some milky note to smooth it out. It kind of reminds me of Feve Delicieuse, in the characteristic of the scent rather than being a copy or anything. It is enjoyable, but a bit too sweet for me, and feminine. I suggest trying this in the winter for those who love a strong performing scent. The longevity is 10+ hours with strong to moderate projection.

A lovely simple natural gourmand scent which is supposed to evoke an Aztec drink made with cacao pods. The perfume opens with notes of vanilla bean and the vanilla orchid and then proceeds to a heart of cacao pods before settling into a boozy base of rum and musk. The unisex scent has moderate to strong sillage and good longevity. Gourmand and vanilla lovers may find this natural scent very appealing. Enjoy!