Coco Noir by Chanel

I grabbed it by mistake; I wanted the Coco EDP, my baby. Chanel Noir is the little sister of the EDP: they’re similar, but this one is so much softer, sexier, and darker, though still soft. Maybe it’s because I’m used to the EDP. I detect narcisso, incense, and patchouli… it smells like mystical elegance.

I wore Coco Mademoiselle EDP for over 10 years and didn’t know about Noir. Since people said they were similar, I bought it blind. At first, I thought I didn’t like it much; it left me indifferent. But it has magic; over time, it fell in love with me, and I’m on my second bottle. I see it as vintage yet modern, elegant, with a dark and clean touch, like an old luxury soap. You wear it anywhere and it always makes a great impression. It’s in my top 3. ❤️

I never thought I’d add a Chanel to my collection, but tastes change. It has a lot of the Mademoiselle DNA. For me, it’s easier to wear, less intense, and less loud. It’s the spiced version of the first one. I don’t see it as a night perfume despite the name and bottle; it’s quite versatile. The patchouli from the other one is less noticeable here; it’s more powdery and woody. I should have only bought this one; the first will stay forgotten. The review saying it smells like wet cinnamon amused me; it’s not bad, it does have a hint of cinnamon. I love it.

A perfume with an almost toasted sugary base; it reminds me of a budget option (CIEL NOIR). I don’t dislike it, but I don’t perceive it as particularly elegant within the collection.

It left me speechless! Not because of complexity, but because of pure magic. I left it on my side table, and by dawn, its scent had completely transformed. I’ve always wanted to experience that metamorphosis but couldn’t smell it; I even asked others if maybe I was just missing it, only to realize it was only me who couldn’t detect it that night. That evening, I felt it was time to own it, and I bought it almost impulsively. Today, every time I wear it, it’s different: sometimes I feel wrapped in comforting talcum powder, other times the frankincense takes over and reminds me of Belle d’Opium (which I have stashed away and no longer tolerate). Sometimes I feel clean, other times I don’t. What I can say is that I don’t see it as a night perfume or as sophisticated as people claim; when I wear it, I feel clean and ready for any occasion. I think people are easily swayed by the black bottle and the nighttime marketing. Should I have bought it? Do I like it or not? For me, it’s just questions.

I can’t decipher it. I’ve tested it on blotting paper more than seven times, and no, I still can’t define it.

I bought it blindly based on your comments, and now my wife smells like an old lady. Neither she nor I like it. I have no idea what to do with this perfume.

It’s marketed as a night perfume, and the opening certainly lives up to that: it screams night, elegance, and mystery. But it quickly changes completely and becomes an improved version of Mademoiselle. I already own Mademoiselle, and seeing that the dry-down is almost identical to my nose, I was disappointed. If I didn’t have Mademoiselle, I would definitely buy this; between the two, it’s the same but better. Since I already have Mademoiselle, it wasn’t worth having two of the same. Maybe when I run out of Mademoiselle, I’ll buy Noir instead of refilling it. If you don’t have Mademoiselle, I recommend buying this.

For me, it’s one of the most beautiful bottles that exist, and I’m not taking that back, haha. I have it displayed in my living room bookshelf. I admit I bought it blindly, telling myself that as a fan, I had to have it. Its scent is very different from the rest of my collection; it’s like a little gem in my arsenal. I’m looking forward to the cold weather returning so I can enjoy it again this winter, especially for special occasions like Christmas dinners or gatherings with friends, or any day I need a boost. I recommend not buying it blindly like I did, as I only started to love it after using it more; at first, it took me some time to get used to it.

It’s a lovely scent, a warmer, spicier sibling to classic Coco Mademoiselle and a true ‘Chanel.’ It evokes walking with a bouquet of roses, jasmines, and narcissuses in an oriental market, feeling the sparkle of cloves and a slight hint of vanilla, barely hidden among woods and incense. On me, it lasts all day and so much that, although I like it, it can get annoying, so I’ve decided to reserve it for nights and slightly colder days where it shines with all its distinction. I agree with everyone that it’s a total success by Chanel.

I see that for others it doesn’t last or has no trail, but it lasted all day on me, and the scent is truly exquisite.

To me, it’s the best women’s perfume from Chanel. It’s incredible, very spicy yet feminine at the same time, and nothing else compares to it.

Very good scent, but the longevity and projection are lamentable; after half an hour, you have to press your nose to smell it. I suppose previous batches were better, but in 2022, I see an exorbitant cost for the duration… I won’t gift it again, it’s a rip-off. 50ml for 83 euros with ridiculous longevity and projection is a joke from Chanel.

Coco Noir is Coco Mademoiselle with maturity, style, and empowerment—understood as knowing what you want and what you don’t, with the experience and common sense that time gives. It’s a perfectly sublime woody and floral elegance. Chanel’s combination of rose and patchouli is very characteristic and beautiful. Elegant to infinity. I had a small bottle of Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Toilette) and stopped using it after perceiving a reformulation I didn’t like. Today, without a doubt, I would choose Coco Noir first.

It’s an oriental perfume with that typical Chanel elegance, with good fixation (it lasts about 12 hours on me) but little projection. To me, it has the best of both Coco Mademoiselle and Coco Chanel without being overwhelming; it has a feminine opening that fascinates me, and once it dries, it becomes a mature fragrance. The black bottle suits it perfectly for the elegance it projects.