Question 1

What's the difference between Untold Absolu and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Untold Absolu is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elizabeth Arden (2014) dominated by Vanilla 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: Vanilla, Amber, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Untold Absolu or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Untold Absolu scores 4.07/5 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 Untold Absolu and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Amber, Warm Spicy, Fresh 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, Untold Absolu 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 Untold Absolu vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Untold Absolu scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Untold Absolu leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Untold Absolu vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Untold Absolu (5)

Unique to Coco Noir (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Untold Absolu	Coco Noir
Brand	Elizabeth Arden	Chanel
Year	2014	2012
Rating	4.07	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	16