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Eau de parfum
Unké Naru Cocoa Mint
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character and history of the fragrance
Unké Naru Cocoa Mint is a 2023 eau de parfum from Unké Naru, an Indonesian brand that creates unisex compositions in rich perfume and extrait concentrations.
The fragrance was designed for those who enjoy expressive gourmand accords but do not want to be limited to an exclusively sweet scent.
The name Cocoa Mint conveys the main idea of the composition precisely: dense, almost dessert-like cocoa meets cool peppermint.
Thanks to this contrast, the fragrance simultaneously evokes a chocolate treat while retaining a fresh, invigorating facet.
The release belongs to the aromatic and gourmand families and also combines fruity and sweet nuances.
How it develops on the skin
The top notes open with a combination of strawberry and hazelnut.
The strawberry accent adds juiciness and soft fruity sweetness, while hazelnut makes the opening creamier, warmer and more appetizing.
At the heart, cocoa unfolds alongside peppermint.
This is the central contrast of Cocoa Mint: a bittersweet, velvety chocolate facet gives way to a cool minty impulse, making the fragrance feel more dimensional and intriguing than familiar sweet compositions.
The final accord is built around chocolate and vanilla. Chocolate intensifies the richness and leaves a dense, noticeable aftertaste, while vanilla rounds out the scent, adding creamy softness.
As a result, the perfume comes across as a sweet, warm and highly distinctive fragrance with a cool minty touch.
Who Cocoa Mint is for
Cocoa Mint is a unisex fragrance that may develop differently depending on skin temperature and individual chemistry.
It will appeal to both women and men who enjoy chocolatey, vanilla and fruity compositions with an unusual fresh accent.
In character, it is an expressive fragrance for cool weather, evening outings and occasions when you want to make a statement.
Its gourmand profile is especially fitting for autumn and winter, while the mint note keeps the composition from seeming monotonous or excessively heavy.
Its sillage is described as very strong, so it is best to test the fragrance gradually and consider the setting in which you plan to wear it.
The perfumer and the brand’s signature
The composition was created by Benjamin Foatelli.
Cocoa Mint is particularly notable for its contrasting approach: the sweetness of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla is balanced by the coolness of peppermint.
This gives the fragrance its own mood and sets it apart from more straightforward gourmand releases.
For Unké Naru, this perfume is a telling example of its bold presentation: a dense sweet base is combined with vivid freshness, while familiar edible associations are transformed into a complete perfumery image.
Cocoa Mint may appeal to fans of rich compositions who enjoy discussing how fragrances develop and comparing their behavior on the skin.
Application and similar fragrances
No precise recommendation for the number of sprays on skin or clothing is provided for Cocoa Mint.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount on the skin and assess the intensity after a few minutes, once the composition moves from its opening fruity-nutty facets to its chocolate-vanilla base.
If you like the idea of a sweet, noticeable and slightly unusual fragrance, consider Pantheon Roma Dolce Passione, The Body Shop Strawberry Perfume Oil and Richard Coca Chocola.
They may also appeal to lovers of fruity, chocolate and gourmand accords, although Cocoa Mint stands apart through its distinctive combination of cocoa and peppermint.
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