Question 1

What's the difference between Santo Domingo and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Santo Domingo is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Oscar de la Renta (2012) dominated by Tobacco accords. Coco Noir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chanel (2012) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 5 accords: Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Patchouli, Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, Santo Domingo or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Santo Domingo scores 4.24/5 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 Santo Domingo 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, Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Santo Domingo scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Santo Domingo leans evening, Coco Noir leans evening.

Santo Domingo vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Coco Noir (16)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Santo Domingo	Coco Noir
Brand	Oscar de la Renta	Chanel
Year	2012	2012
Rating	4.24	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	16