Question 1

What's the difference between Bebe Nouveau and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Bebe Nouveau is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bebe (2013) dominated by Citrus accords. Coco Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chanel (2012) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 3 accords: Citrus, Woody, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Bebe Nouveau or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bebe Nouveau scores 3.92/5 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 Bebe Nouveau and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Citrus, Woody, Vanilla, Grapefruit, Jasmine. 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, Bebe Nouveau 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 Bebe Nouveau vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Bebe Nouveau scores highest for spring wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Bebe Nouveau leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Bebe Nouveau vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Bebe Nouveau (6)

Unique to Coco Noir (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Bebe Nouveau	Coco Noir
Brand	Bebe	Chanel
Year	2013	2012
Rating	3.92	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	16