Raw Cacao CO₂ Extract — Theobroma cacao | Creamy Milky Almond Vanilla

Part of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.

Raw Cacao CO₂ Extract — Creamy, Milky, and Unlike Any Chocolate Note You Know

Forget the dark, roasted chocolate character of conventional cocoa absolute — this is something entirely different. Extracted by supercritical CO₂ from unroasted, unfermented Theobroma cacao, this raw cacao extract offers a delicate, creamy profile of almond, vanilla, and milk that shares almost nothing with the deep, bitter-sweet chocolate note most perfumers associate with cocoa. Genuinely distinct from our existing Cocoa Absolute — a darker, more conventionally chocolatey material — this extract captures the pale, gentle, milky facets of the raw cacao bean before roasting transforms it into the familiar dark chocolate character.

Scent Profile

Soft, creamy, and immediately gentle — a pale, milky sweetness with delicate almond and vanilla facets that read as genuinely different from conventional chocolate materials. There is a quiet, comforting quality here rather than the bold, dark richness of roasted cocoa — something closer to raw almond milk or fresh cream than to a chocolate bar. Subtle nuances of luxury and serenity develop as it settles, making this a genuinely soft, understated gourmand material.

Perfumery Applications

An unusual and versatile gourmand material for compositions seeking a gentle, milky-creamy sweetness rather than dark chocolate depth. Works beautifully in soft floral-gourmand compositions, milky musk accords, and delicate oriental structures where the boldness of standard cocoa absolute would overwhelm. Layered alongside our existing Cocoa Absolute, it creates a fascinating study in contrast — the raw, pale creaminess of this extract against the darker, roasted richness of the conventional material.

Blending Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, soft musks, coconut, almond, coffee, and floral materials such as jasmine and ylang ylang for a milky floral gourmand accord.

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao L.
• Common Names: Raw Cacao / White Cacao
• Botanical Family: Malvaceae
• INCI Name: Theobroma Cacao Extract
• Plant Part: Unroasted, unfermented beans
• Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ extraction
• Classification: Heart to base note
• Appearance: Pale liquid
• Odour Family: Creamy / Milky / Almond / Vanilla / Sweet
• Natural: Yes — 100% pure natural CO₂ extract
• Note: Distinct from our Cocoa Absolute — a genuinely different profile of raw, unroasted cacao rather than dark roasted chocolate

Packaging

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle. 5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in amber glass bottles — all with inbuilt droppers and tamper evident caps.

Safety Information

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, pets or broken skin. Avoid use during pregnancy or whilst nursing. Always dilute properly and perform a patch test before first use.

Sample Policy

We recommend purchasing a 1ml sample first before committing to larger quantities. Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.

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