Question 1

What's the difference between Cèdre Secret and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Cèdre Secret is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kenzo (2022) 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 5 accords: Woody, Vanilla, Amber, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Cèdre Secret or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cèdre Secret scores 3.94/5 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 Cèdre Secret and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Vanilla, Amber, Aromatic, Citrus. 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, Cèdre Secret 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 Cèdre Secret vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Cèdre Secret scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Cèdre Secret leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Cèdre Secret vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Cèdre Secret (2)

Unique to Coco Noir (15)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Cèdre Secret	Coco Noir
Brand	Kenzo	Chanel
Year	2022	2012
Rating	3.94	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	3	16