Question 1

What's the difference between Parisienne A L'Extreme and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Parisienne A L'Extreme is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2010) 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 1 accord: Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, Parisienne A L'Extreme or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Parisienne A L'Extreme scores 4.14/5 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 Parisienne A L'Extreme and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 1 accords, including Patchouli, Rose, Musk, Patchouli, 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, Parisienne A L'Extreme 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 Parisienne A L'Extreme vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Parisienne A L'Extreme scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Parisienne A L'Extreme leans evening, Coco Noir leans evening.

Parisienne A L'Extreme vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Parisienne A L'Extreme (5)

Unique to Coco Noir (12)

Shared Accords (1)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Parisienne A L'Extreme	Coco Noir
Brand	Yves Saint Laurent	Chanel
Year	2010	2012
Rating	4.14	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	16