I picked up another fragrance from the French Avenue line from Fragrance World, as the reviews mentioned a lot of leather in the scent.
French Avenue Cocoa Morado, like Liquid Brun, has European roots, although this isn't explicitly stated. Therefore, the fragrance should be more pleasing to a European nose.
Considering the astonishing longevity of Azzure Aoud in the same French Avenue line, and the fact that Cocoa Morado was released later than all the others in the line, there is hope that the manufacturer has corrected the flaws while maintaining the good longevity of the fragrances.
Cocoa Morado is presented in the same way as Azzure Aoud and Liquid Brun, that is, in a large, sturdy, beautiful box that matches the color of the bottle.
On the back of the box there are warning labels in different languages and a scratch code with a hologram.
The stated shelf life after the start of use is 36 months.
The stated correct pyramid is located on the side of the box.
Top notes: cinnamon, saffron, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, pink pepper.
Middle notes: dates, oud, incense, myrrh, davana.
Base notes: vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin, labdanum, leather, patchouli, mate.
This is probably the only Arabian perfume that actually unfolds according to the pyramid, and doesn’t monotonously hammer your brain with the same scent over and over again.
As I already wrote about the fragrances in this line, the presentation of this eau de parfum is at the highest level.
The inside of the box is covered with a pleasant to the touch material.
The bottle is securely and reliably protected in the stock.
Some people may not like the appearance of the bottle - it lacks austerity.
The lid also has a fake stone finish on top. However, it's plastic and feels cheap.
The bottle is designed in the same style as the French Avenue line.
Interestingly, when you spray the eau de parfum on your hand, the oily stain is small, unlike other fragrances in this line, and it quickly dissipates.
Everyone claims that Cocoa Morado by Fragrance World is a clone of the niche fragrance Oud Cadenza by Maison Crivelli. I can't confirm this, as I have no way to compare these fragrances head-to-head, so to speak, but I can describe my impressions.
In short, Cocoa Morado is unlike Liquid Brun or Azzure Aoud, and I haven't encountered similar fragrances at all.
The perfume opens with a citrusy, peppery freshness that fades within about twenty minutes. Then, oud and leather emerge, joined by sour plum, although it's not listed in the fragrance pyramid. After that, only plum, oud, and musk remain, with a slight hint of leather. Some people write in reviews that the leather suffocates them. What nonsense. The leather appears fleetingly and sparingly. The scent is more about spices and fruits. There's no comparison between Cocoa Morado and Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather. Cocoa Morado is much more complex, has a more interesting development, and is generally closer to a gourmand.
The longevity was disappointing – like most Arabic perfumes, it doesn't exceed three hours. The perfumer's brief was probably to get people to spray it more often and buy more.
I'll eventually switch to longer-lasting European perfumes.
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