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Cocoa

Cocoa absolute is extracted from roasted cacao beans, and it smells like dark baking chocolate, bitter and dusty, with no sugar.

Everyday reference
It is the puff of dust that rises when you open a tin of cocoa powder.
Versus Coffee
Coffee is darker and more burnt, with a sharp roasted bite, while cocoa is dustier and softer.
What to smell for
Look for a dry, bittersweet chocolate tone in the base, often next to patchouli or vanilla.
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