Question 1

What's the difference between L'Or Rouge and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

L'Or Rouge is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Torrente (2005) dominated by Floral accords. Coco Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chanel (2012) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 1 accord: Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, L'Or Rouge or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, L'Or Rouge scores 3.56/5 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 L'Or Rouge and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 1 accords, including Citrus, Rose, Peach, Jasmine, Musk. 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, L'Or Rouge 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 L'Or Rouge vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

L'Or Rouge scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. L'Or Rouge leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

L'Or Rouge vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to L'Or Rouge (5)

Unique to Coco Noir (11)

Shared Accords (1)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	L'Or Rouge	Coco Noir
Brand	Torrente	Chanel
Year	2005	2012
Rating	3.56	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	16