Question 1

What's the difference between Mad Madame and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Mad Madame is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Juliette Has A Gun (2012) dominated by Rose 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: Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Mad Madame or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mad Madame scores 3.72/5 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 Mad Madame and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 2 accords, including Woody, Amber, Rose, Patchouli, Jasmine. 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, Mad Madame 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 Mad Madame vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Mad Madame scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Mad Madame leans evening, Coco Noir leans evening.

Mad Madame vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Mad Madame (8)

Unique to Coco Noir (11)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Mad Madame	Coco Noir
Brand	Juliette Has A Gun	Chanel
Year	2012	2012
Rating	3.72	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	16