Question 1

What's the difference between Kashimire and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Kashimire is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from V Canto (2015) dominated by Amber accords. Coco Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chanel (2012) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Woody, Vanilla, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Kashimire or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kashimire scores 3.94/5 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 Kashimire and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Woody, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Patchouli. 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, Kashimire 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 Kashimire vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Kashimire vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Kashimire (6)

Unique to Coco Noir (11)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Kashimire	Coco Noir
Brand	V Canto	Chanel
Year	2015	2012
Rating	3.94	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	16