Question 1

What's the difference between No. 30 Thé Arabique and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

No. 30 Thé Arabique is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frau Tonis Parfum (2019) dominated by Woody 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, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, No. 30 Thé Arabique or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, No. 30 Thé Arabique scores 4.52/5 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 No. 30 Thé Arabique 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, No. 30 Thé Arabique 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 No. 30 Thé Arabique vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

No. 30 Thé Arabique scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. No. 30 Thé Arabique leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

No. 30 Thé Arabique vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Coco Noir (16)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	No. 30 Thé Arabique	Coco Noir
Brand	Frau Tonis Parfum	Chanel
Year	2019	2012
Rating	4.52	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	16