Question 1

What's the difference between Dark Cherry and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Dark Cherry is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Next Generation (2016) dominated by Almond 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: Vanilla, Amber, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Dark Cherry or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dark Cherry scores 4.15/5 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 Dark Cherry and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Vanilla, Amber, Aromatic, Rose, Tonka Bean. 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, Dark Cherry 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 Dark Cherry vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Dark Cherry scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Dark Cherry leans evening, Coco Noir leans evening.

Dark Cherry vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Dark Cherry (1)

Unique to Coco Noir (13)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Dark Cherry	Coco Noir
Brand	Next Generation	Chanel
Year	2016	2012
Rating	4.15	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	4	16