Cacao Absolute is a luxurious, concentrated essence capturing the divine, velvety aroma of chocolate. Extracted from sun-dried cacao beans and distilled in France, this rare absolute embodies the richness and ritual significance of chocolate, long revered as “the food of the gods.”
Its deep, dark chocolaty scent is layered with hints of fresh ground coffee, caramel, and liqueur, creating an indulgent and euphoric olfactory experience. Traditionally celebrated by the Mayans and Aztecs, cacao was used in sacred drinks, rituals, and even as currency. This absolute invokes those ancient traditions, offering both sensual and spiritual nourishment.
Botanical & Extraction Details:
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Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao
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Botanical Family: Malvaceae
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Extraction Method: Absolute
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Plant Part Distilled: Beans
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Country of Origin: Tanzania (distilled in France)
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Cultivation Method: Organic
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Composition: 50% Theobroma cacao + 50% Organic Biodynamic Alcohol
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Consistency: Solid; alcohol dilution makes it pourable
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Scent Profile: Deep, rich chocolate with coffee, caramel, and liqueur undertones
Blends Harmoniously With:
Vanilla, Jasmine, Ylang, Lime, Blood Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Sandalwood, Orris Root, Honeycomb, Rose, Tuberose, Carnation, Neroli, Mandarin, Petitgrain, Bergamot
Uses & Benefits:
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Luxury perfumes and colognes for rich, decadent fragrance
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Massage oils and bath blends to indulge the senses
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Body butters and custom oil blends for aroma therapy and sensual uplift
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Opens an olfactory connection to chocolate divinity and ancient rituals
Why Choose Cacao Absolute:
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Organic cacao beans distilled into a concentrated, luxurious absolute
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Rich, velvety aroma evokes joy, sensuality, and euphoria
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Ideal for perfumery, aromatherapy, and indulgent personal rituals
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A historic, ritualistic essence honoring the traditions of Mayan and Aztec cultures
“Cacao absolute (Theobroma cacao) is a dark brown thick absolute extracted from cocoa beans… blends well with chocolate partners – mint, orange, vanilla – as well as ylang ylang, saffron, and jasmine. The scent of chocolate has always been thought of as an aphrodisiac.”
– Mandy Aftel, Scents and Sensibilities
