Question 1

What's the difference between Pres de Toi and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Pres de Toi is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rance 1795 (2011) dominated by Citrus accords. Coco Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chanel (2012) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 4 accords: Citrus, Vanilla, Amber, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Pres de Toi or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pres de Toi scores 3.96/5 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 Pres de Toi and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Citrus, Vanilla, Amber, Warm Spicy, Bergamot. 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, Pres de Toi 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 Pres de Toi vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Pres de Toi scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Pres de Toi leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Pres de Toi vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Pres de Toi (5)

Unique to Coco Noir (11)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Pres de Toi	Coco Noir
Brand	Rance 1795	Chanel
Year	2011	2012
Rating	3.96	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	16