Question 1

What's the difference between Caldo Encens and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Caldo Encens is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Officina delle Essenze (2014) 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 4 accords: Woody, Amber, Aromatic, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Caldo Encens or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Caldo Encens scores 3.98/5 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 Caldo Encens and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Amber, Aromatic, Vanilla, Bergamot. 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, Caldo Encens 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 Caldo Encens vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Caldo Encens scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Caldo Encens leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Caldo Encens vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Caldo Encens (6)

Unique to Coco Noir (15)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Caldo Encens	Coco Noir
Brand	Officina delle Essenze	Chanel
Year	2014	2012
Rating	3.98	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	16