Question 1

What's the difference between Soleil Piquant and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Soleil Piquant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Terry de Gunzburg (2018) 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 2 accords: Citrus, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Soleil Piquant or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Soleil Piquant scores 3.61/5 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 Soleil Piquant 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, Soleil Piquant 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 Soleil Piquant vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Soleil Piquant scores highest for summer wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Soleil Piquant leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Soleil Piquant vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Coco Noir (16)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Soleil Piquant	Coco Noir
Brand	Terry de Gunzburg	Chanel
Year	2018	2012
Rating	3.61	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	16