Question 1

What's the difference between Bois Plume and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Bois Plume is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Esteban (2009) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Bois Plume or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bois Plume scores 4.01/5 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 Bois Plume and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Bergamot, Rose. 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, Bois Plume 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 Bois Plume vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Bois Plume scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Bois Plume leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Bois Plume vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Bois Plume (6)

Unique to Coco Noir (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Bois Plume	Coco Noir
Brand	Esteban	Chanel
Year	2009	2012
Rating	4.01	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	16