Question 1

What's the difference between Elle and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Elle is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2007) 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 3 accords: Woody, Patchouli, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Elle or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Elle scores 4.07/5 vs Coco Noir at 4.13/5. On r/fragrance, Elle sits at 8.5/10 (positive) while Coco Noir is 6.5/10 (mixed). Elle's standout strength: Elegant and sophisticated scent profile. 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 Elle and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Patchouli, Aromatic, Rose, Jasmine. Elle: While "Elle" by YSL is not directly discussed in these Reddit comments, the community consensus on similar white floral fragrances like JPG Classique EDT suggests that classic, elegant white florals are highly valued for their sophisticated drydown and versatility. 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, Elle or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Elle: Excellent performance and longevity 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 Elle vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Elle vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Elle (8)

Unique to Coco Noir (13)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Elle	Coco Noir
Brand	Yves Saint Laurent	Chanel
Year	2007	2012
Rating	4.07	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	16