Chocolat Frais

IL PROFVMO was one of the first niche houses which I tried to find in Italy long time ago. I don’t remember exactly from where I found this house but it was tempting because of affordable prices. That time I wasn’t so much in the niche world - yet. It was very difficult to find those perfumes but I found many many others and the rest is the history. Until these days I have tried to find some of Il Profvmos to test. Few weeks ago I got souvenirs from @profumeria.boutiquedessence1 in Noci. The owners are so professionals, so kind and I can’t vait to visit them. 🤍🤍🤍 Thank you so much! I got “a sample” of Chocolat Frais (and Ambre D’Or). Everyone knows Thierry Mugler’s Angel. I used to love it but it was difficult for me to wear it. Chocolat Frais is like diluted version of Angel (not in the bad way). It’s everything which Angel is not: sophisticated, delicate, restrained, subtle and charming. It’s totally the different scent but straight away Angel comes into my mind like those memories as well from the past when Angel was released. This is a big love for me: all those nostalgic feelings in very wearable concoction. Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗

Chocolat Frais to me is right away a feminine smell but just through familiar association I think? It reminds me of the smell of a womans hair or more specifically her head.(Not in a weird way!) Unfortunately I really don't know what I mean by that other than that's what it reminds me of. The chocolate accord in this is tempered with the odd notes of absinthe and heliotrope which to me gives it a totally different feel and one more pleasant and interesting than Chocolat Amere. Rare notes in this and not something you smell everyday certainly not like Angel to my nose, the chocolate in that is totally different. Long lasting and makes me think I'll wear it again before branding it too feminine. I don't think it's ever going to end up in my collection anyway because I personally only need one chocolate fragrance and it's between coco blanc and chocolate greedy for me.

My favorite chocolate perfume, and my favorite absinthe perfume; it's mysterious and alluring, because the absinthe definitely keeps it from smelling run-of-the-mill. The lasting power is excellent, and the boozy chocolate lasts throughout wear. Smelling like Godiva Liqueur is amazing for lifting spirits! (pun intended) I won't be repurchasing this any time soon, though, because it is over-priced for my taste. If it cost $50.00 less, I would definitly keep it in my wardrobe. My husband is unimpressed with chocolate or vanilla fragrances, and he's apparently anosmic to Chocolat Frais.

I dont feel this is ultra 'Angel' - its just that now with Angel's popularity, its hard to not think of it in some way when you are sampling a fruity, woody, gourmand concoction. I get the whole opening that is like a burst of fruit, a bit of citrus, then the cacao notes - I feel this is something a man can pull off pretty well. As for whether I rate it great, good, average or poor. It is really up to the nose - you will either love ingredients in it and it will be beautiful on your skin or you may pass on it. It's no comparison to 1270 by Frapin et Cie which although is not a chocoheaven style fragrance, has a similar kind of concept where you are mixing gourmand accords with fruity notes and woods and spices, also a unisex fragrance and frankly - a far superior composition. I can see the 'frais' after about 10 minutes. I wouldn't mind smelling this on a man but it doesn't compare to 1270 in my opinion enough to head in this direction. Given I own 1270, this would be a big backwards step. It's not ultra masculine, so women shouldn't shy from samplling it and there are lots of women who enjoy a good gourmand unisex. It's just a bit blah. Also, Angel smells like fly spray on my skin and this one works fine - you wont have weird clashes, the question is really about tastes - this may very well be your next 'it' fragrance, but then again it may not - recommend you sample it.

I have to agree that there are far too many Angel replicas being produced in the last decade. I do get tired of smelling the same thing over and over again. Chocolat Frais does have that Angel-esque aroma, particularly in the opening. Angel aside, Chocolat Frais does have a pleasing absinthe and fruit blend. Notes of pomegranate and apple really make this fragrance interesting, rather juicy too. The chocolate is smooth yet masculine. It's not very gourmand in its approach, at least not according to me. I wore a lot of Angel a few years ago, and wore enough of it to now associate the scent with some unpleasant memories. Although I do enjoy Chocolat Frais to a certain extent, I would never purchase it. The similarities to Angel are evident, and my past unfortunately ties in with that. I honestly wouldn't pay a large amount to own Chocolat Frais. I must admit that in some instances the composition is better than Angel, especially in regards to the lack of thick patchouli and the addition of more juicy fruits. However, seeing that Angel could round out cheaper, I would probably stick with the original. I am disappointed, but I'm not displeased by the scent. Chocolat Frais has excellent longevity and sillage. Look at it this way, if you like Angel but want to smell a slightly improved version of it, do try Chocolat Frais.