Question 1

What's the difference between Fort Royal and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Fort Royal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Couvent Maison de Parfum (2018) dominated by Vanilla 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: Vanilla, Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Fort Royal or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fort Royal scores 4.05/5 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 Fort Royal 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, Fort Royal 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 Fort Royal vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Fort Royal vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Coco Noir (16)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Fort Royal	Coco Noir
Brand	Le Couvent Maison de Parfum	Chanel
Year	2018	2012
Rating	4.05	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	16