Question 1

What's the difference between Lysandra and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Lysandra is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Couvent Maison de Parfum (2019) dominated by White 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, Lysandra or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lysandra scores 3.78/5 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 Lysandra 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, Lysandra 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 Lysandra vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Lysandra scores highest for spring wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Lysandra leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Lysandra vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Coco Noir (16)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Lysandra	Coco Noir
Brand	Le Couvent Maison de Parfum	Chanel
Year	2019	2012
Rating	3.78	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	16