Question 1

What's the difference between So New York and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

So New York is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bond No 9 (2003) dominated by Warm Spicy 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: Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, So New York or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, So New York scores 3.97/5 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 So New York 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, So New York 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 So New York vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

So New York scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. So New York leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

So New York vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to So New York (4)

Unique to Coco Noir (16)

Shared Accords (1)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	So New York	Coco Noir
Brand	Bond No 9	Chanel
Year	2003	2012
Rating	3.97	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	4	16