Quick answer
Choose the Assorted Bonbons with Thank You Sleeve if you want a ready-to-gift, varied selection of signature chocolates. Pick The Wicked Bar if you prefer a single, boldly flavored dark chocolate bar for personal snacking or cooking.
Assorted Bonbons
What makes a bonbon gift box different from a chocolate bar?
Bonbon gift boxes, like Jacques Torres' Assorted Bonbons, offer multiple small, filled chocolates in one package. Each piece can have a different center, texture, and flavor profile, making the box ideal for sharing or sampling. Chocolate bars, such as The Wicked Bar, are a single slab of chocolate, often with mix-ins or spices, designed for portioning yourself. The key difference is variety versus focus: a bonbon box delivers a curated experience, while a bar delivers a consistent, concentrated flavor.
When to buy a bonbon gift box
The Assorted Bonbons with Thank You Sleeve is Jacques Torres' most popular selection. It comes in an orange or brown gift box with a thank-you sleeve, making it a ready-to-give present. Because the flavors vary per box, you get a surprise element—ideal for someone who enjoys discovering new tastes. The price point (USD 24.48, compared to USD 36.00) also makes it a more affordable way to offer a range of premium chocolates without committing to a single flavor.
When to buy a chocolate bar
The Wicked Bar is a single 2.8 oz (80g) bar made with Jacques' House Blend 60% Dark Chocolate and a secret spice blend including ancho and chipotle chilies. It's perfect for someone who loves dark chocolate with a kick and wants to control how much they eat at a time. At USD 7.70 (compared to USD 11.00), it's also a lower-cost entry point if you want to try Jacques Torres' chocolate without buying a full box. However, it lacks the variety and gift-ready packaging of the bonbon box.
Trade-offs to consider
- Variety vs. consistency: The bonbon box gives you multiple flavors; the bar gives you one consistent taste. Choose based on whether you want exploration or a known experience. If you like surprises, go with bonbons. If you want the same flavor every time, pick the bar.
- Gift readiness: The bonbon box comes with a sleeve and gift packaging. The bar is sold as a standalone item without a gift sleeve. Bonbon box is ready to give; the bar may need wrapping.
- Portion control: The bar is a single 2.8 oz piece you break off as you like. The bonbon box contains multiple pieces, each a single serving. Bar lets you control serving size; bonbon box has pre-portioned pieces.
Product facts at a glance
- Assorted Bonbons with Thank You Sleeve: Our most popular selection of assorted signature bonbons in our orange or brown gift box with a Thank You sleeve. The actual selection of flavors within each box may vary from those pictured here. You get a curated variety of flavors, but the exact mix is not guaranteed—great for surprise, less ideal if you need specific flavors.
- The Wicked Bar: Jacques uses his House Blend 60% Dark Chocolate and mixes in a secret blend of spices that include ancho and chipotle chilies to excite your palate with every bite. Net Wt. 2.8 oz (80g). A single bold flavor profile that you can portion yourself, but no variety—best for personal enjoyment or adventurous palates.
Which should you choose?
Best for
- Someone who wants a ready-to-gift, varied chocolate selection for a hostess or thank-you present
- A chocolate lover who enjoys discovering multiple flavors in one box
Not for
- Someone who wants a single, bold dark chocolate experience or needs to control portion sizes exactly
- A recipient who prefers a specific, repeatable flavor rather than a rotating assortment
