Question 1

What's the difference between Memoire du Futur and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Memoire du Futur is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les EAUX Primordiales (2015) dominated by Aldehydic 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: Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Memoire du Futur or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Memoire du Futur scores 3.69/5 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 Memoire du Futur and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including Warm Spicy, Amber, Bergamot, Rose, Vanilla. 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, Memoire du Futur 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 Memoire du Futur vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Memoire du Futur scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Memoire du Futur leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Memoire du Futur vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Memoire du Futur (5)

Unique to Coco Noir (13)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Memoire du Futur	Coco Noir
Brand	Les EAUX Primordiales	Chanel
Year	2015	2012
Rating	3.69	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	16