Dupe Pair
84%
Very Similar
Coco Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Coco Noir
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender F
2012 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Black Amber Eau de Parfum bottle Black Amber

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Coco Noir
A sumptuous, modern classic that wraps deep florals and creamy woods in a cloak of nocturnal mystery. Coco Noir is unapologetically opulent, ideal for those who crave drama and distinction in their signature scent.
Statement
Our Verdict - Black Amber
An affordable yet sophisticated fragrance, perfect for transitioning between day and night.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 29% 20%
Floral 24% 42%
Fruity 10% 2%
Green 6% 4%
Sweet 22% 27%
Warm 8% 6%
Woody 7% 11%
Earthy 7% 9%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 17% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Coco Noir EdP
Black Amber EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 35% vs 60%
Only in Black Amber
Orange Blossom 40%
Shared Notes
Rose 22% vs 53%
Jasmine 20% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 13% vs 21%
Sandalwood 13% vs 13%
Tonka Bean 13% vs 13%
Vanilla 12% vs 18%

Accords

Coco Noir Black Amber
90%
Warm Spicy
80%
60%
Amber
90%
80%
Woody
50%
70%
Citrus
Floral
70%
Patchouli
60%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
80%
Amber shared
60%
90%
Woody shared
80%
50%
70%
70%
60%

Performance

Coco Noir Black Amber
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Coco Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Coco Noir's deep warmth, rich spices, and pronounced patchouli and resinous base make it ideal for cooler weather in fall and winter. Its floral and citrus lift allows some versatility in spring, but it can feel dense for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its opulent, bold character and moderate sillage suit formal events and romantic evenings, while the dark floral heart and spicy base are less suited to sporty or office settings. A statement scent for occasions where you want to leave an impression.

Black Amber

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The warm, spicy notes make it more suitable for cooler seasons like fall and early winter, but it can also work in spring given its floral aspects.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual

Projection and intensity are moderate, making it suitable for casual and date settings. Less ideal for sporting due to its richer character.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
88%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Bergamot, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Coco Noir
Black Amber
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