Lucid Chocolatier vs Ocho:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ocho had more branded searches than Lucid Chocolatier among artisan chocolatiers in New Zealand. Ocho had about 710 branded searches, while Lucid Chocolatier had 140. Ocho made up 2.2% of all artisan chocolatier searches we track, and Lucid Chocolatier accounted for 0.44%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about artisan chocolatiers, Lucid Chocolatier and Ocho each appeared in two of the five answers. Lucid Chocolatier was mentioned before Ocho in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Ocho, about 5 searches for every 1 for Lucid Chocolatier
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Lucid Chocolatier, named ahead of Ocho in 2 of 3 answers
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Top artisan chocolatiers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lucid Chocolatier was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ocho was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lucid Chocolatier was listed before Ocho in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Wellington Chocolate Factory4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
House of Chocolate3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Devonport Chocolates2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bohemein2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Honest Chocolat2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Foundry Chocolate2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ocho2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lucid Chocolatier2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hogarth Chocolate1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Patagonia Chocolates0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about artisan chocolatiers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which artisan chocolatier should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best artisan chocolatier brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best artisan chocolatier in New Zealand for gift boxes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chocolate gifts nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“luxury chocolates nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Lucid Chocolatier or Ocho more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lucid Chocolatier and Ocho by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten artisan chocolatiers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ocho, Lucid Chocolatier. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Patagonia Chocolates | Wellington Chocolate Factory | Devonport Chocolates | Bohemein | Honest Chocolat | House of Chocolate | Foundry Chocolate | Ocho | Hogarth Chocolate | Lucid Chocolatier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.5% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.7% | 17% | 13.9% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.3% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.4% | 20.8% | 13.9% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.36% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.98% | 0.75% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.8% | 16% | 16% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.4% | 18% | 12% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.87% |
| May 2026 | 40% | 17.9% | 14.5% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.56% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.3% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.6% | 23% | 15.4% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.59% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.9% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.55% |
| Sep 2026 | 38% | 20.7% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 6% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.97% | 0.44% |
How has the Lucid Chocolatier and Ocho comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Lucid Chocolatier took it in March 2026, Ocho took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lucid Chocolatier’s share of searches among artisan chocolatiers in New Zealand moved from 0.41% to 0.44%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ocho’s share of searches among artisan chocolatiers in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 640 to 710.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand artisan chocolatiers in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Ocho lost share of searches among artisan chocolatiers in New Zealand, from 2.8% to 2.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lucid Chocolatier’s and Ocho’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Lucid Chocolatier
1 branded search term
- lucid chocolatier
Ocho
2 branded search terms
- ocho
- ocho chocolate
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