Question 1

What's the difference between Be 21 and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Be 21 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Orlane (2001) dominated by Vanilla accords. Coco Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chanel (2012) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Be 21 or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Be 21 scores 4.06/5 vs Coco Noir at 4.13/5. Coco Noir's standout strength: Beautiful, mysterious scent with depth and elegance. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Be 21 and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber, Aromatic. Coco Noir: The r/fragrance community loves Coco Noir's beautiful, mysterious scent profile and versatility, but is significantly disappointed by its weak longevity that falls short of Chanel's reputation.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Be 21 or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Coco Noir: Poor longevity - lasts only 2-3 hours on skin Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Be 21 vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Be 21 scores highest for winter wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Be 21 leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Be 21 vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Be 21 (7)

Unique to Coco Noir (12)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Be 21	Coco Noir
Brand	Orlane	Chanel
Year	2001	2012
Rating	4.06	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	16