Question 1

What's the difference between Park Avenue and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Park Avenue is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bond No 9 (2003) dominated by Yellow 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: Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Park Avenue or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Park Avenue scores 3.85/5 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 Park Avenue 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, Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

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

Park Avenue vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Coco Noir (16)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Park Avenue	Coco Noir
Brand	Bond No 9	Chanel
Year	2003	2012
Rating	3.85	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	16