Question 1

What's the difference between In The Mood For Oud and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

In The Mood For Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Juliette Has A Gun (2019) dominated by Oud 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, Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, In The Mood For Oud or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, In The Mood For Oud scores 3.49/5 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 In The Mood For Oud and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Bergamot. 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, In The Mood For Oud 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 In The Mood For Oud vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

In The Mood For Oud scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. In The Mood For Oud leans evening, Coco Noir leans evening.

In The Mood For Oud vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to In The Mood For Oud (4)

Unique to Coco Noir (13)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	In The Mood For Oud	Coco Noir
Brand	Juliette Has A Gun	Chanel
Year	2019	2012
Rating	3.49	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	16