Question 1

What's the difference between Vanille d'Orchidée and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Vanille d'Orchidée is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Rocher (2024) 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 3 accords: Vanilla, Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanille d'Orchidée or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanille d'Orchidée scores 3.89/5 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 Vanille d'Orchidée and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Vanilla, Woody, Amber, Vanilla, Jasmine. 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, Vanille d'Orchidée 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 Vanille d'Orchidée vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Vanille d'Orchidée scores highest for winter wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Vanille d'Orchidée leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Vanille d'Orchidée vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Vanille d'Orchidée (3)

Unique to Coco Noir (13)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Vanille d'Orchidée	Coco Noir
Brand	Yves Rocher	Chanel
Year	2024	2012
Rating	3.89	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	16