Question 1

What's the difference between Lipstick On and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Lipstick On is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Martin Margiela (2015) 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 2 accords: Vanilla, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Lipstick On or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lipstick On scores 4.19/5 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 Lipstick On and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including Vanilla, Aromatic, Bergamot, Tonka Bean, 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, Lipstick On 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 Lipstick On vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Lipstick On scores highest for all seasons wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Lipstick On leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Lipstick On vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Lipstick On (6)

Unique to Coco Noir (13)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Lipstick On	Coco Noir
Brand	Maison Martin Margiela	Chanel
Year	2015	2012
Rating	4.19	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	16