Choco Raptor Lorenzo Pazzaglia 2023

I was hopeful this would be a less sweet gourmand given the notes. This is really a leather scent with a hint of cocoa powder. This is not sweet at all and most of the notes outside of leather & oud are not present. There is no brightness from the citrus or ginger to cut the dense leather. Chocolates and vanilla are nearly nonexistent. The dry cocoa accentuates the leather and oud, rather than softening them. Drydown is relatively linear with the woods and amber making a subtle appearance after 30 minutes or so. The leather and oud are present throughout. Disappointing fragrance, particularly given the cost.