Question 1

What's the difference between Zen Secret Bloom and Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Zen Secret Bloom is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Shiseido (2012) 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 5 accords: Vanilla, Patchouli, Woody, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Zen Secret Bloom or Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Zen Secret Bloom scores 4.05/5 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 Zen Secret Bloom and Coco Noir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 9 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Patchouli, Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber. 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, Zen Secret Bloom 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 Zen Secret Bloom vs Coco Noir?

Accepted Answer

Zen Secret Bloom scores highest for fall wear; Coco Noir scores highest for fall wear. Zen Secret Bloom leans daytime, Coco Noir leans evening.

Zen Secret Bloom vs Coco Noir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (9)

Unique to Zen Secret Bloom (6)

Unique to Coco Noir (7)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Noir

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Attribute	Zen Secret Bloom	Coco Noir
Brand	Shiseido	Chanel
Year	2012	2012
Rating	4.05	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	15	16