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Score
86/100

Chanel

Coco Noir EDP

2012

Black velvet over bare shoulders — dressed up, deliberately.

Coco Noir
warm spicy
woody
citrus

The darker, more spiced 2012 entry in Chanel's Coco line — Jacques Polge's launch, sitting on the opposite end from Coco Mademoiselle in mood. Grapefruit at the top, a rose heart, settling on a patchouli-sandalwood drydown. A fall and winter evening fragrance.

The take

What works

  • Dark, sophisticated, and unmistakably Chanel
  • Rose-patchouli axis is rich without crossing into heavy
  • Outstanding evening presence

Trade-offs

  • Too intense for the office or daytime wear
  • Less versatile than Coco Mademoiselle

Notes

Top

GrapefruitGrapefruitBergamotBergamotOrangeOrange

Mid

RoseRoseGeraniumGeraniumJasmineJasmineNarcissusNarcissusPeachPeach

Base

PatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodOlibanumOlibanumTonka BeanTonka BeanVanilleVanilleWhite MuskWhite MuskClovesClovesBenzoinBenzoin

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring39%
Summer22%
Fall97%
Winter93%
Day59%
Night100%

Occasions

Date nightClubSpecial occasionCasual

Gender

Strongly feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Coco Noir smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Tom Ford Tom Ford Noir EDP (67%), Chanel Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (50%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Coco Noir last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 85/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Coco Noir?

Strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, club, special occasion.

Is Coco Noir worth it?

At $105–$185, yes for this tier. Dark, sophisticated, and unmistakably Chanel. Rose-patchouli axis is rich without crossing into heavy.

Details

Perfumer
Jacques Polge