Question 1

What's the difference between Romae and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Romae is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Paglieri (2016) dominated by 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 2 accords: Vanilla, Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, Romae or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Romae scores 3.77/5 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 Romae and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including Vanilla, Citrus, Rose, 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, Romae 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 Romae vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Romae scores highest for all seasons wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Romae leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Romae vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Romae (8)

Unique to Coco Noir (13)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Romae	Coco Noir
Brand	Paglieri	Chanel
Year	2016	2012
Rating	3.77	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	16