Question 1

What's the difference between Chanvre and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Chanvre is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bastide Aix en Provence (undated) dominated by Musky accords. Coco Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chanel (2012) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 1 accord: Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Chanvre or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Chanvre scores 3.93/5 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 Chanvre and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Chanvre 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 Chanvre vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Chanvre vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Coco Noir (16)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Chanvre	Coco Noir
Brand	Bastide Aix en Provence	Chanel
Year	—	2012
Rating	3.93	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	16