Question 1

What's the difference between Vanille Intense and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Vanille Intense is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nicolai Parfumeur Createur (1993) 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 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Citrus, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanille Intense or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanille Intense scores 4.22/5 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 Intense and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Citrus, Amber, Orange. 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 Intense 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 Intense vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Vanille Intense scores highest for winter wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Vanille Intense leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Vanille Intense vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Vanille Intense (4)

Unique to Coco Noir (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Vanille Intense	Coco Noir
Brand	Nicolai Parfumeur Createur	Chanel
Year	1993	2012
Rating	4.22	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	16