Question 1

What's the difference between Eau des Jardins and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Eau des Jardins is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Clarins (2010) dominated by Citrus 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: Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Eau des Jardins or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Eau des Jardins scores 4.09/5 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 Eau des Jardins and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 4 accords, including Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Orange. 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, Eau des Jardins 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 Eau des Jardins vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Eau des Jardins scores highest for summer wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Eau des Jardins leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Eau des Jardins vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Eau des Jardins (7)

Unique to Coco Noir (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Eau des Jardins	Coco Noir
Brand	Clarins	Chanel
Year	2010	2012
Rating	4.09	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	16