Thats a good one. Of course, Id much rather have a full bottle of Cuir de Russie or Bois des Iles, so I may just get another sample of Coco Noir if it works for me the next time. August 9, 2012 at 4:00pm Reply, Nicolette: I find Laimant old fashioned but I do like No 5 and Arpegejust not on me!
It was pretty disappointing all the way around.
Guess theres always one in the crowd love the blog!! But perhaps they did change it already. Victoria: Not sure, but it doesnt hurt to try! In fact, I was very pleasantly surprised when I put it on this morning, and was excited by how unlike it is from Coco. I have a sample so I may give it another try but Im really disappointed in this one. Its fun to compare all of these fragrances, from classic No 22 to Coco Mad.
Sigh August 1, 2012 at 3:54pm Reply, Victoria: That bottle is just too beautiful for the nice, but timid perfume they put in it. So, its used often just to give a zesty lift. Crazy!! Thanks a lot for your lovely posts and reviews. Venice does that to me too. April 11, 2013 at 5:08am Reply. February 9, 2014 at 2:40pm Reply, Tracy: Hi Victoria, I enjoyed reading your review you captured all of the notes I like about this perfume and I see what you mean about it lacking the decadence promised by the name and the black bottle. Chanel extraits are wonderful, even for fragrances I dont care for in other concentrations like Coco Mademoiselle. I dont think that I anticipated another fragrance with quite the same impatience.
Ive also been layering a spicy blood orange with both coco noir as the base and Clinique happy as the top and bergamot as the shared note on all three and it smells incredible!!! August 1, 2012 at 2:22pm Reply, And I agree, if you call something Noir, it should be noir. August 1, 2012 at 11:05am Reply, Victoria: Thats true, the expectations are never met, but in this case, the perfume smells like I expected a big fragrance launch would smellfruity patchouli and sweet citrus. So, back to coco noir.
I was expecting something along the lines of decadent? August 19, 2012 at 11:35am Reply, elsie: I sampled coco noir for the first time tonight. I wear the body cream, which is beautiful. And its plenty musky in the drydown. I just wish I was able to sniff the scent. Im hoping this will undergo the same transformation as No 19 Poudre did to me. As much as I appreciate Coco, I cant wear it because something in it is way too rich for me. Now those are unique! I do not why, but its force was to me similar to Scope mouthwash (I am not saying it was the same smellbut its staying power). August 2, 2012 at 3:44pm Reply, Wish theyd saved the bottle for a limited edition release of Coco extrait. I will try this several times, but Im not sure I would put Noir at the end of this. I stalked my local Chanel counter and dreamed of Venetian lions and brocades. Clearly, their marketing strategy varies store to store. Ill definitely have to give this a try I love creamy and floral! Its not a challenging perfume, but its eagerness to please is what puts me off a bit. August 1, 2012 at 7:05pm Reply, solanace: I guess he is too subtle for me (except for Coco Mademoiselle, which I loathe). will still try it. August 1, 2012 at 6:56pm Reply, Suzanna: Hmmmmperhaps better off with the Coco Mademoiselle dry oil. August 1, 2012 at 10:48am Reply, Victoria: Marika, sigh I know what you mean. I can just picture it next to my Chanel perfumes, green tinted No 19 and ambery Cuir de Russie or Bois des Iles. Gosh, if I had any spare money, I would buy Coco Noir just for the bottle. Theres something almost a bit masculine about the fragrance as the patchouli provides a woody note that keeps the florals from becoming too feminine. But I digress! - Victoria, Amanda M in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Beautiful choices, Victoria. Definitely. have a love-hate relationship with the perfume) for the last 10 years. Bleu is probably a good comparison, because its another fragrance that does everything by the bookfamiliar fragrance, excellent packaging, memorable ad campaign. Its very well-made, but it didnt knock my socks off. I will still go in search of this to sniff for myself. I have hoarded several vintage bottles, which Im storing in the refrigerator in readiness for the intense heat of our upcoming Australian July 29, 2022 at 8:20pm, Nancy Chan in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Sandra, please see my comments to April baby. I admit, I had my reservations about this fragrance, now even more so August 1, 2012 at 2:20pm Reply, Victoria: Yulya, you put it well, the market rules. Anyway, that giant box contained a little complimentary shopping bag with a small vial sample of Coco Noir. To be honest I was a bit terrified Id ordered sight un-scented am pleasantly surprised. Ive always been scared that I might break a bottle. *.
August 1, 2012 at 11:31am Reply. August 2, 2012 at 7:02am Reply, Lynn Morgan: As always, Victoria, your writing transported me- you are a joy to read! Then, few hours later, I fell in love with its scents! Right underneath the shimmering and crisp top, there is a soft glow of sandalwood and patchouli. I also wish that it were drier.
Cheers Wendy August 1, 2012 at 8:18am Reply, Victoria: I tried the Eau de Parfum. Lorie: I had a surprise tonight when an 8 x 10 inch box arrived from Chanel, with my husband commenting, More Chanel??.
While you and many others were hoping for something richer and darker than Coco, I wasnt. Victoria: Elsie, seriously, dont apologize! Coco Noir, like all Chanel perfumes, is beautifully crafted, but it wont offer any surprises.
Coco Mademoiselle was probably more distinctive when it first came out. of coco edp, with a bit more sweetness. Victoria I feel the same way about Coco as you do. Speaking of perfume tastes I just read an article that explained that babys tastes can be influenced by the foods and scents the mother is exposed to during the pregnancy. Great review- I feel the same way about this perfume. The obsidian black bottle in the classical Chanel faceted mold is even more stunning when you hold it in your hand.
The bottle may be what wins me over, in the end. Obviously, this sort of genre is popular, so the perfume companies keep on producing more fragrances along these lines.
August 3, 2012 at 12:42pm Reply, Nicolette: I really cannot wait to try this! Victoria: Occupy perfume! I have the feeling that it may have to be a blind buy for me. chanel coco refill soap perfume
But I just dont want more fruity patchoulis. What a disappointment. The dry down reminded me a little of Dune. August 8, 2012 at 2:39pm Reply, Victoria: Ina, oh, I can imagine that it smells very good on you. August 2, 2012 at 2:29am Reply, Yulya: Victoria, thank you, as always, for an excellent review. August 8, 2012 at 3:44pm Reply. Thats some good stuff. Im saving up for a bottle of Coco Noir now, instead of Allure Sensuelle March 20, 2014 at 1:10pm Reply, Jamie K.: Just out of interest, has anybody tried the Extrait version? Im looking forward to some fun experimentation with all the ideas April 1, 2013 at 8:32am Reply, vanilleamere: I finally understood what the deal with Coco Noir is.
In order to weave his perfume story, Polge looked to the time Coco Chanel spent in Venice in 1919. I thought I would love Coco Noir but I tried it today and at first sniff Im under whelmed. Also, try Coco Noir with something ambery from Jo Malone. August 2, 2012 at 2:21pm Reply. January 21, 2015 at 8:08am Reply, jacinta: I tried this at my local chanel booth and really fell in love with it (Im not a heavy perfume wearer) however, I want to find a perfume thats similar but maybe a bit cheaper? She fell in love with the city, which she visited in an attempt to ease the pain of the sudden death of her lover, BoyCapel. Guess Ill CALL Nords and the Boutique before I make a trip. Thanks for writing so beautifully about perfume March 28, 2013 at 6:14pm Reply, Try also The Different Company Jasmin de Nuit or Miller Harris Jasmin Vert! August 25, 2012 at 9:27am Reply, Astrid: I actually like it! (Please forgive me for my uneducated descriptions!) August 2, 2012 at 2:54pm Reply. The cap looked like it had been dropped or stepped on.
You get it to a point where you can cut the circle, so to speak. I can see a woman wearing it to the office and reapplying with a heavier hand when shes ready to go out. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow The Scented Hound. Its has extra depth and the bottle is oh so cute! thank you if anyone can help~! August 1, 2012 at 7:00pm Reply, Annie: Oh dear . I look forward to hearing your thoughts. No. I would be curious to see how well Coco Noir would do. I think that rose, jasmine or sandalwood could be good notes to emphasize in Coco Noir. Could it be too sweet for me, like Amarige? Ive also been really wanting to try noir as the base, grapefruit oil and ginger oil over that, with Clinique happy as the top i think citrus notes cut through the heavy patchouli and floral notes so well!!! I dont get any grapefruit, but then I have Hermes Un Jardin Sur La Nil, which opens with a boatload of grapefruit, so maybe its subtle by comparison. I will comb through the jasmines your website as well. I read Vs post before smelling and my excitement dimmed. August 1, 2012 at 11:07am Reply, Victoria: Narciso Rodgriguez for Her is my favorite soft patchouli-musk still, even after so many copycats. Coco Noir takes no prisoners and although being rather feminine, theres enough beef here to make me think that a man could get by with wearing this with ease as well. August 12, 2021 at 10:53am Reply, Marika: I smelled it the other day at my local Macys (they are taking pre-orders, if anyones interested) and I agree, its nice. I just wish it wasnt so fleeting. Ricardo Ramos Perfumes - SacroMonte: Summertime fresh! I just adore Chanels Cristalle! I felt kind of bad for the SA though. I was at the Saks counter yesterday and was hoping to get a whiff but they didnt have a tester of the perfume. I have many many perfumes, including a full coffret of Mona Di Orios Les Nombres DOr. Its not as sweet on me, although it is still very gourmand. However, I think due to its price I wont be too eager to get a sample of this. That early OMG of the fruit is softening down and I do think there are some lovely layers under there. Victoria: Of course, try it! Hey Houndy!
August 13, 2012 at 9:42pm Reply, Raluca: Im sorry to say that I dont like this one. August 2, 2012 at 5:31am Reply. September 28, 2014 at 7:45am Reply.
August 2, 2012 at 3:24pm Reply, Rina: V, thanks for the review on Fight Club I went into my local Macys, since some here had mentioned thay might have a sample for pres-sale to sniff. I felt a bit disappointed with myself, because experiencing for the first time wasnt memorable. You might want to sample it, because it doesnt have as much citrus in the top notes, the emphasis is on the florals and spices. I had them call the BIG Macys a town over and same thingWTH? Thank you! Victoria: Thank you, Lynn. If it lasts, a bottle might be coming home with me the next time I head to the mall. I think I was put off by all of the downer reviews on this one, so its nice to see one that has a different spin. Victoria: Natasha, you might like it, so definitely give Coco Noir a try! They wasted that bottle.
Wear it and enjoy it! She said that it will be on either August 14 or 17th. Ah well, money saved to spend on something else. And it has nothing to do with the original Coco or Mmle. More and more each day my decision to retire in Mexico is reinforced as a blessing. August 2, 2012 at 6:12am Reply, Victoria: I liked No 19 Poudre too, very easy to wear and elegant. If you read her biography you probably know how much of a loss this was to her.
Byzantine may not be the first association with Chanel fragrances, which tend to be polished and understated. Don't subscribe (LogOut/ Yet, if you look closer,you will find plenty of intricate details that make each perfume memorable: the luscious ylang-ylang of No 5, the smoky incense of No 22or even the vivid technicolor jasmine of Coco Mademoiselle. August 1, 2012 at 10:38am Reply, Wendy: oh gosh!! August 2, 2012 at 6:59am Reply, Parfumista: Havnt sniffed Coco Noir and this review was of course a bit dissapointing as my expections was high probably because its a Chanel-launch, a Coco-variation and the stunning bottle. (LogOut/ So I tried coco EDP on one arm and coco noir on the other, just to compare. It is stepping out with a little smile, socializing ad pretending that life goes on but crying on the inside. Ever happened to me. on me both the extrait and the edp are long-lasting , also it change, its not flat at all, i think it wears off different from person to person January 20, 2015 at 11:18am Reply, Victoria: Very odd! This is very helpful guide. I was hoping that layering Noir with other Coco products might give it lift at least. This just struck me as very bright and sunny. BOTTOM LINE: With noir in the name, I was expecting Coco Noir to be a heavy oriental full of deep and dark mystery.
It has a I do not what..Its feminine but does not smell like candy or any girlie scent. Tempting review. Perhaps, that day your nose was overwhelmed by something else.
The sweet cotton candy-vanilla notes really make it hard for me to wear, but still, its much much better than Coco Mademoiselle or Chance. kaat: i dont follow it, i bought a small bottle when it did came out a few years ago, when i spray it on it is dark.. not fruity or flowery, can be possible me,, i have also a other bottle what smells more fruity, i do not think they did change the formule already, i pair it with the body cream what is flowery/fruity, but after half a hour on my skin, it become dark deeper, swoeler, i dont know how to translate that, i prefer my first bottle, i like that more and it is almost done, the pure parfum on the other hand i prefer, very long lasting and more dark and plush than the edp. I would be really disappointed if Lady Gagas perfume turned to be dull. I will practice on my empty, inexpensive spray atomizers. Victoria: Nicolette, so do you like Rive Gauche and LAimant today (or other floral aldehydic perfumes like No 5, Lanvin Arpege)? September 26, 2014 at 11:55am Reply, Victoria: I did, and I liked it very much. 28 La Pausa and Bel Respiro might be good if you can afford full bottles, but they are useless in small decants. Its like walking past a perfume counter; something familiar; not unpleasant, but familiar. Second thought after reading that the sprayer can be removed: Heh heh! This is not Noir as in bold, strong, dark and daring. Aisha: Ill see what happens if I spray a little more of my sample.
August 2, 2012 at 6:58am Reply, annemariec: Is the grapefruit very grapefruity? I can now totally see Sybill in that flamboyant outfit. August 1, 2012 at 8:08pm Reply, Victoria: Definitely something complex, with a dark undercurrent! Well, thats not true: I can barely detect the top notes, but after 15 minutes everything is gone. WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: pulsating passion, THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE COCO NOIR: tempting, self-assured, confident, WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT COCO NOIR: Bois de Jasmin, Kafkaesque, Undinas Looking Glass. I cherish my sample for now but that bottle is just beautiful! Caroline Aiu: A bit late on the commenting but I finally got to try Coco Noir for myself on Sunday. As days go by, I cannot stop thinking about Coco Noir and I revisit it again and again, liking it a bit more each time.
Oh well Still love that black bottle. *wishful thinking* August 1, 2012 at 10:41am Reply, Victoria: I would love for something creative and original from Lady Gaga, but if its a big celebrity launch from Coty, I dont have much hope. July 29, 2022 at 5:50pm, Nancy Chan in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: April baby, Chanel edt is still available from Chanels website. At my local perfumery the SAs dont allow anyone to touch the bottles. She wasnt sure. It smells like the Platonic ideal of a fruitchouli to me which, according to Plato, does not mean the best, but the best average representation of something. They dont tend to be daring at all. October 5, 2013 at 7:34am Reply, Liz: I bought Coco noir body creme today to try out the scent in a lighter way and got a sample of the perfume to try with it. Just slowly cut into the spray mechanism and then begin to peel it back, away from your face, almost like peeling back petals. If I want a good fruitchouli, Ill wear NR for Her. I will have to give this a sniff for myself- your initial description of fruitiness raises some suspicions, but you have indicated that the scent does not reveal itself all at once and may need to be experienced more than once to be fully comprehended.
All Eau de Parfum.
Closer to Coco and closer to Noir. Magnetic and uncompromising, COCO NOIR reveals a black that is intimate, seductive and intensely brilliant. August 1, 2012 at 7:03pm Reply, solanace: I guess Im not that fond of Polge, in the end.
August 1, 2012 at 4:05pm Reply, Victoria: The latest big Chanel launches have been just too commercial, but overall I like his style. Well, it looks like market rules! Something for me is missing.
That was the only concentration the store had. And, I caught the glass. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Classification:Feminine, but could work for a man. I love it when I first put it on, but after about 30 minutes I just cant make it work. Though not as powerful or viviacious for the lack of a better word, Noir is comforting and warm enough to feel cozy yet discreet enough to be worn at the workplace. 
chanel homme maxaroma allure sport * I really wanted to have that black bottle on my vanity but not willing to pay 98/150 dollars just for it to be decoration. Kind of like reading The Wasteland or tasting caviar, your first impression may need time to mature.
Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. That could be an interesting pairing. Have you applied enough? September 27, 2014 at 8:33am Reply, Michael: I stopped by to test it out this evening and I was a bit disappointed that the juice didnt match the dramatic design of the bottle. . I hope . On these pages I explore the world of senses through art, literature, and history. I paid so much for it so Ive been trying to use it as a base and layer other things on top, and I discovered that coco noir as base with Clinique Happy as the top layer smells EXACTLY like Coco Mademoiselle.
But even incense perfumes could be good. Goodness. October 5, 2013 at 12:34am Reply. sparkling layers and quality and finesse sounds not bad. It is very discrete and unfortuantly on me it does not have staying power but is tells a story , a very personal one and looking at it from this point of view this fragrance tells it perfectly. .
I will go to a counter again and spray again from that lovely bottle! oh, well. July 21, 2016 at 2:44am Reply, Victoria: Sounds like a fun experiment! Why does all I do become Byzantine? mused Gabrielle Coco Chanel. I crave more Byzantine than what it offers. The fragrance is available from Chanel counters and boutiques (some US stores already carry it, others have testers). Yes!
. I had hoped it would be a drier Coco. Thank you for reminding me of all those Venice themed books and movies.
Then an SA came by and told me all about how exquisite the bottle was and how it was painted on the inside. Painted on the inside?! Its not bad but that gorgeous bottle promises so much and in my humble opinion does not deliver. After lusting after that bottle, I was so hoping for a rich, sophisticated, dark perfume to match. (insert futile fist-shaking here). February 11, 2013 at 6:37am Reply, Sheena: Victoria, If one wanted to layer Coco Noir with another perfume to make it more interesting or bold what notes could one emphasize? My mum wore Rive Gauche and Coty Laimant when she was expecting me!
August 8, 2012 at 3:34pm Reply, Ina: Id say the tastes are about the same but perfume just hasnt been working for me, probably due to nursing, especially in those first few months. March 29, 2013 at 6:16pm Reply. I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. Its just not a breakthrough fragrance.
And my lingering memory as I walked home was that the bottle didnt look nearly as stunning in person, especially with all the smudgy fingerprints on it. For sandalwood, Diptyque Tam Dao. So excited!!!) I love 31 Rue Cambon. March 30, 2013 at 6:55am Reply, Sheena: Thank you for all the suggestions Victoria. October 18, 2012 at 2:28pm Reply.
The exquisite beauty of Venice seduces her and its Byzanthine influences stayed with Chanel for the rest of her life. , Here: http://www.basenotes.net/threads/303422-Photos-of-Lady-Gaga-Fame-Black-Fluide-%28the-notes-are-quit-interesting%29?p=2645876&viewfull=1#post2645876 August 1, 2012 at 4:55pm Reply, Victoria: Interesting! I was totally NOT impressed and found it to be an unremarkable perfume. Every time I pass by the Chanel counter, I cant help but admire the display. Yes, creamy and floral is a GREAT combination! I find it odd that there has been no advertising for this. Not a surprise that it was a huge seller (plus, since if Chanel is does anything, its quality all the way). The warm sandalwood, vanilla and musk give the perfume richness and depth. Chanel must be taking note!
I mostly wish that Coco Noir were closer to Coco with its baroque spices than to Coco Mademoiselle with its gourmand patchouli. If you end up finding a successful match, please let us know! *shudders*, But hope springs eternal! August 1, 2012 at 3:02pm Reply, Victoria: Yes, definitely closer to Coco Mademoiselle than to Coco, but its more subtle. In closing, Ive never been to Venice, so I dont know what inspiration they drew upon. That perfume will knock your socks off. It is stunning. So, I try visiting a place where I can smell on my own. But the richer violet/iris notes and sandalwood make it smoother. Its a perfect mix of both Coco and Coco Mlle. The Talented Mr. Ripley does have some stunning scenes. 19 (?) I cant wear the original Coco (i dont like the citrus notes in it) and Coco mademoiselle gives me a headache so maybe, just maybe this will be a happy medium. Coco Noir clings to the skin like warm silk, creating a distinctive, but intimate aura. Finally, Coco Noir finds it feminine self and the perfume radiates warm florals which are beefed up by a pulsating sandalwood. A contemporary, fashionable, easy to wear perfume. There are such high expectations around perfumes from Chanel, Guerlain and Dior, the reviews can be a bit Mean Girls. The Noir bottle and the presentation are exceptional, yet the fragrance is lacking. Anyway, just wanted to get that out of the way. My first impression of noir was quite like a previous poster major fruitchouli, and it smelled EXACTLY like something else Ive sampled recently, though I cant figure out what. I too thought the bottle would look stunning next to my Bois des Iles and Cuir de Russie bottles. Interesting point about Bottega Veneta.
I was almost tempted to get a bottle w/o smelling but based on your review & several other decided to err on the side of caution. I would be curious if you end up smelling it if you keep on revisiting it time to time. August 4, 2012 at 1:41pm Reply, Ina: You know, this is the only fragrance my postpartum body doesnt reject.
I think that its a good fragrance, but as I mentioned in my review, the fact that it plays by all the expected rules is disappointing. I did get a sample vial so will be trying over the next few days, although Id really like to wait till the weather cools down. Imagine if you went to a wine tasting and were given a dirty glass! Victoria: Thank you, A! Victoria: That was my vision as well! August 1, 2012 at 11:13am Reply, Zubi dNova / Melissa de Blok: Someones smelled it! First of all, the bottle was just kind of smudged and abandoned in the middle of a tray of Chanel fragrances. For rose, you can try any sheer rose like Diptyque Eau Rose or Jo Malone Red Roses, and for jasmine, I would also go for something delicate like Annick Goutal Le Jasmin or anything else similarly sheer. It smelled so timid in comparison to Coco.
Now, I apologize, because I looove perfume and thought I was quite an afficionado, until I started reading everyones posts on here! , Great review, as always August 1, 2012 at 7:37am Reply, Victoria: Thank you, Melissa! But even though I enjoy Coromandel, I always tend to prefer Fumerie Turque over it, and the other exclusifs I really fall for are the Beaux ones: Cuir de Russie, Bois de Iles, No. August 2, 2012 at 3:35pm Reply. Now, however, 3 hours later, it has undergone quite a transformation and actually seems like something I would like to wear. Something complex and multifaceted for sure. But I do picture something very deep and sensual. Has anyone tried the extrait de parfum? August 1, 2012 at 7:08pm Reply, Elena: I happened to be at the mall today but it was not out at my local Chanel counter. March 30, 2013 at 6:57am Reply, Sheena: Do you think Songes or Sarrasins are sheer enough to layer with Coco Noir? I tried to be fair and not compare it to either classic Coco or Mademoiselle, but I wasnt moved by it! August 30, 2012 at 3:38am Reply, Mel: Coco Noirs bottle is the only thing I liked about this perfume! I actually dont like a too-strong patchouli in my perfumes because I expect it to smell mouldy, but maybe I misunderstand it?
Chanel Coco Noir includes notes of bergamot, grapefruit, rose, jasmine, narcissus, geranium, tonka bean, Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, incense, and white musk. I want to try this now as its one of those perfumes Ive never been drawn to but should really give it a shot. Plus, if youre at a Saks5thAvenue which carries both Goutal and Chanel, you can try the experiment. I was really excited to smell this one too, because I was hoping for a rich, dark, beautiful fall fragrance. I was crushed. I wonder when it is out in the Uk? Victoria: I definitely recommend trying it. olibanum hamida princess kurkdjian baccarat
But what would Mr. Ripley have worn? IMHO it really is not worthy of one of Chanels classic square bottle w/the faceted top. Of course they are reorchestrated, and beautifully at that, but Im pretty sure Id prefer them in stronger incarnations Lovely review, as usual, V! On the other hand, it hasquality and finesse that are rare to find in big brand fragrances today. August 1, 2012 at 1:32pm Reply, Victoria: Oh, thats a great idea! August 25, 2012 at 6:03am Reply. and I was wondering how should I open it. Alas! Dont like this at all September 10, 2012 at 10:21am Reply. Vintage Narcisse Blanc by Caron: A grand beauty that means serious business. Divine. Im also not a bottle collector, but I have high aesthetics and this bottle is a nice piece of art August 2, 2012 at 6:58am Reply, Victoria: I bet that it will be soon enough, because it promises to be a big launch. Its very elegant and uniqueI love it!!! Could you suggest a few perfumes that would layer well with Coco Noir? August 1, 2012 at 11:31am Reply, Victoria: I want to buy Coco Noir for the bottle. Replies to my comments
August 1, 2012 at 6:59pm Reply, Undina: That was exactly my thought! August 5, 2012 at 2:56pm Reply, Nancy A.: HmmIm ruminating on this review. Even with a stopper in the bottle, I smell perfume. August 8, 2012 at 3:49pm Reply, Nicolette: That is interesting! It smells like a modified version of Coco Mademoiselle. Would you say it is really closer to Mademoiselle than Coco? September 27, 2014 at 6:45pm Reply, Victoria: I tried it and just replied above! I do like I but havent thought to get a bottle yet. Is it leaking? Daisy: So I took a study break and walked down to Bloomies Soho for a sniff.
It was pretty disappointing all the way around.
Guess theres always one in the crowd love the blog!! But perhaps they did change it already. Victoria: Not sure, but it doesnt hurt to try! In fact, I was very pleasantly surprised when I put it on this morning, and was excited by how unlike it is from Coco. I have a sample so I may give it another try but Im really disappointed in this one. Its fun to compare all of these fragrances, from classic No 22 to Coco Mad.
Sigh August 1, 2012 at 3:54pm Reply, Victoria: That bottle is just too beautiful for the nice, but timid perfume they put in it. So, its used often just to give a zesty lift. Crazy!! Thanks a lot for your lovely posts and reviews. Venice does that to me too. April 11, 2013 at 5:08am Reply. February 9, 2014 at 2:40pm Reply, Tracy: Hi Victoria, I enjoyed reading your review you captured all of the notes I like about this perfume and I see what you mean about it lacking the decadence promised by the name and the black bottle. Chanel extraits are wonderful, even for fragrances I dont care for in other concentrations like Coco Mademoiselle. I dont think that I anticipated another fragrance with quite the same impatience.
Ive also been layering a spicy blood orange with both coco noir as the base and Clinique happy as the top and bergamot as the shared note on all three and it smells incredible!!! August 1, 2012 at 2:22pm Reply, And I agree, if you call something Noir, it should be noir. August 1, 2012 at 11:05am Reply, Victoria: Thats true, the expectations are never met, but in this case, the perfume smells like I expected a big fragrance launch would smellfruity patchouli and sweet citrus. So, back to coco noir.
I was expecting something along the lines of decadent? August 19, 2012 at 11:35am Reply, elsie: I sampled coco noir for the first time tonight. I wear the body cream, which is beautiful. And its plenty musky in the drydown. I just wish I was able to sniff the scent. Im hoping this will undergo the same transformation as No 19 Poudre did to me. As much as I appreciate Coco, I cant wear it because something in it is way too rich for me. Now those are unique! I do not why, but its force was to me similar to Scope mouthwash (I am not saying it was the same smellbut its staying power). August 2, 2012 at 3:44pm Reply, Wish theyd saved the bottle for a limited edition release of Coco extrait. I will try this several times, but Im not sure I would put Noir at the end of this. I stalked my local Chanel counter and dreamed of Venetian lions and brocades. Clearly, their marketing strategy varies store to store. Ill definitely have to give this a try I love creamy and floral! Its not a challenging perfume, but its eagerness to please is what puts me off a bit. August 1, 2012 at 7:05pm Reply, solanace: I guess he is too subtle for me (except for Coco Mademoiselle, which I loathe). will still try it. August 1, 2012 at 6:56pm Reply, Suzanna: Hmmmmperhaps better off with the Coco Mademoiselle dry oil. August 1, 2012 at 10:48am Reply, Victoria: Marika, sigh I know what you mean. I can just picture it next to my Chanel perfumes, green tinted No 19 and ambery Cuir de Russie or Bois des Iles. Gosh, if I had any spare money, I would buy Coco Noir just for the bottle. Theres something almost a bit masculine about the fragrance as the patchouli provides a woody note that keeps the florals from becoming too feminine. But I digress! - Victoria, Amanda M in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Beautiful choices, Victoria. Definitely. have a love-hate relationship with the perfume) for the last 10 years. Bleu is probably a good comparison, because its another fragrance that does everything by the bookfamiliar fragrance, excellent packaging, memorable ad campaign. Its very well-made, but it didnt knock my socks off. I will still go in search of this to sniff for myself. I have hoarded several vintage bottles, which Im storing in the refrigerator in readiness for the intense heat of our upcoming Australian July 29, 2022 at 8:20pm, Nancy Chan in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Sandra, please see my comments to April baby. I admit, I had my reservations about this fragrance, now even more so August 1, 2012 at 2:20pm Reply, Victoria: Yulya, you put it well, the market rules. Anyway, that giant box contained a little complimentary shopping bag with a small vial sample of Coco Noir. To be honest I was a bit terrified Id ordered sight un-scented am pleasantly surprised. Ive always been scared that I might break a bottle. *.
August 1, 2012 at 11:31am Reply. August 2, 2012 at 7:02am Reply, Lynn Morgan: As always, Victoria, your writing transported me- you are a joy to read! Then, few hours later, I fell in love with its scents! Right underneath the shimmering and crisp top, there is a soft glow of sandalwood and patchouli. I also wish that it were drier.
Cheers Wendy August 1, 2012 at 8:18am Reply, Victoria: I tried the Eau de Parfum. Lorie: I had a surprise tonight when an 8 x 10 inch box arrived from Chanel, with my husband commenting, More Chanel??.
While you and many others were hoping for something richer and darker than Coco, I wasnt. Victoria: Elsie, seriously, dont apologize! Coco Noir, like all Chanel perfumes, is beautifully crafted, but it wont offer any surprises.
Coco Mademoiselle was probably more distinctive when it first came out. of coco edp, with a bit more sweetness. Victoria I feel the same way about Coco as you do. Speaking of perfume tastes I just read an article that explained that babys tastes can be influenced by the foods and scents the mother is exposed to during the pregnancy. Great review- I feel the same way about this perfume. The obsidian black bottle in the classical Chanel faceted mold is even more stunning when you hold it in your hand.
The bottle may be what wins me over, in the end. Obviously, this sort of genre is popular, so the perfume companies keep on producing more fragrances along these lines. August 3, 2012 at 12:42pm Reply, Nicolette: I really cannot wait to try this! Victoria: Occupy perfume! I have the feeling that it may have to be a blind buy for me. chanel coco refill soap perfume
But I just dont want more fruity patchoulis. What a disappointment. The dry down reminded me a little of Dune. August 8, 2012 at 2:39pm Reply, Victoria: Ina, oh, I can imagine that it smells very good on you. August 2, 2012 at 2:29am Reply, Yulya: Victoria, thank you, as always, for an excellent review. August 8, 2012 at 3:44pm Reply. Thats some good stuff. Im saving up for a bottle of Coco Noir now, instead of Allure Sensuelle March 20, 2014 at 1:10pm Reply, Jamie K.: Just out of interest, has anybody tried the Extrait version? Im looking forward to some fun experimentation with all the ideas April 1, 2013 at 8:32am Reply, vanilleamere: I finally understood what the deal with Coco Noir is.
In order to weave his perfume story, Polge looked to the time Coco Chanel spent in Venice in 1919. I thought I would love Coco Noir but I tried it today and at first sniff Im under whelmed. Also, try Coco Noir with something ambery from Jo Malone. August 2, 2012 at 2:21pm Reply. January 21, 2015 at 8:08am Reply, jacinta: I tried this at my local chanel booth and really fell in love with it (Im not a heavy perfume wearer) however, I want to find a perfume thats similar but maybe a bit cheaper? She fell in love with the city, which she visited in an attempt to ease the pain of the sudden death of her lover, BoyCapel. Guess Ill CALL Nords and the Boutique before I make a trip. Thanks for writing so beautifully about perfume March 28, 2013 at 6:14pm Reply, Try also The Different Company Jasmin de Nuit or Miller Harris Jasmin Vert! August 25, 2012 at 9:27am Reply, Astrid: I actually like it! (Please forgive me for my uneducated descriptions!) August 2, 2012 at 2:54pm Reply. The cap looked like it had been dropped or stepped on.
You get it to a point where you can cut the circle, so to speak. I can see a woman wearing it to the office and reapplying with a heavier hand when shes ready to go out. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow The Scented Hound. Its has extra depth and the bottle is oh so cute! thank you if anyone can help~! August 1, 2012 at 7:00pm Reply, Annie: Oh dear . I look forward to hearing your thoughts. No. I would be curious to see how well Coco Noir would do. I think that rose, jasmine or sandalwood could be good notes to emphasize in Coco Noir. Could it be too sweet for me, like Amarige? Ive also been really wanting to try noir as the base, grapefruit oil and ginger oil over that, with Clinique happy as the top i think citrus notes cut through the heavy patchouli and floral notes so well!!! I dont get any grapefruit, but then I have Hermes Un Jardin Sur La Nil, which opens with a boatload of grapefruit, so maybe its subtle by comparison. I will comb through the jasmines your website as well. I read Vs post before smelling and my excitement dimmed. August 1, 2012 at 11:07am Reply, Victoria: Narciso Rodgriguez for Her is my favorite soft patchouli-musk still, even after so many copycats. Coco Noir takes no prisoners and although being rather feminine, theres enough beef here to make me think that a man could get by with wearing this with ease as well. August 12, 2021 at 10:53am Reply, Marika: I smelled it the other day at my local Macys (they are taking pre-orders, if anyones interested) and I agree, its nice. I just wish it wasnt so fleeting. Ricardo Ramos Perfumes - SacroMonte: Summertime fresh! I just adore Chanels Cristalle! I felt kind of bad for the SA though. I was at the Saks counter yesterday and was hoping to get a whiff but they didnt have a tester of the perfume. I have many many perfumes, including a full coffret of Mona Di Orios Les Nombres DOr. Its not as sweet on me, although it is still very gourmand. However, I think due to its price I wont be too eager to get a sample of this. That early OMG of the fruit is softening down and I do think there are some lovely layers under there. Victoria: Of course, try it! Hey Houndy!
August 13, 2012 at 9:42pm Reply, Raluca: Im sorry to say that I dont like this one. August 2, 2012 at 5:31am Reply. September 28, 2014 at 7:45am Reply.
August 2, 2012 at 3:24pm Reply, Rina: V, thanks for the review on Fight Club I went into my local Macys, since some here had mentioned thay might have a sample for pres-sale to sniff. I felt a bit disappointed with myself, because experiencing for the first time wasnt memorable. You might want to sample it, because it doesnt have as much citrus in the top notes, the emphasis is on the florals and spices. I had them call the BIG Macys a town over and same thingWTH? Thank you! Victoria: Thank you, Lynn. If it lasts, a bottle might be coming home with me the next time I head to the mall. I think I was put off by all of the downer reviews on this one, so its nice to see one that has a different spin. Victoria: Natasha, you might like it, so definitely give Coco Noir a try! They wasted that bottle.
Wear it and enjoy it! She said that it will be on either August 14 or 17th. Ah well, money saved to spend on something else. And it has nothing to do with the original Coco or Mmle. More and more each day my decision to retire in Mexico is reinforced as a blessing. August 2, 2012 at 6:12am Reply, Victoria: I liked No 19 Poudre too, very easy to wear and elegant. If you read her biography you probably know how much of a loss this was to her.
Byzantine may not be the first association with Chanel fragrances, which tend to be polished and understated. Don't subscribe (LogOut/ Yet, if you look closer,you will find plenty of intricate details that make each perfume memorable: the luscious ylang-ylang of No 5, the smoky incense of No 22or even the vivid technicolor jasmine of Coco Mademoiselle. August 1, 2012 at 10:38am Reply, Wendy: oh gosh!! August 2, 2012 at 6:59am Reply, Parfumista: Havnt sniffed Coco Noir and this review was of course a bit dissapointing as my expections was high probably because its a Chanel-launch, a Coco-variation and the stunning bottle. (LogOut/ So I tried coco EDP on one arm and coco noir on the other, just to compare. It is stepping out with a little smile, socializing ad pretending that life goes on but crying on the inside. Ever happened to me. on me both the extrait and the edp are long-lasting , also it change, its not flat at all, i think it wears off different from person to person January 20, 2015 at 11:18am Reply, Victoria: Very odd! This is very helpful guide. I was hoping that layering Noir with other Coco products might give it lift at least. This just struck me as very bright and sunny. BOTTOM LINE: With noir in the name, I was expecting Coco Noir to be a heavy oriental full of deep and dark mystery.
It has a I do not what..Its feminine but does not smell like candy or any girlie scent. Tempting review. Perhaps, that day your nose was overwhelmed by something else.
The sweet cotton candy-vanilla notes really make it hard for me to wear, but still, its much much better than Coco Mademoiselle or Chance. kaat: i dont follow it, i bought a small bottle when it did came out a few years ago, when i spray it on it is dark.. not fruity or flowery, can be possible me,, i have also a other bottle what smells more fruity, i do not think they did change the formule already, i pair it with the body cream what is flowery/fruity, but after half a hour on my skin, it become dark deeper, swoeler, i dont know how to translate that, i prefer my first bottle, i like that more and it is almost done, the pure parfum on the other hand i prefer, very long lasting and more dark and plush than the edp. I would be really disappointed if Lady Gagas perfume turned to be dull. I will practice on my empty, inexpensive spray atomizers. Victoria: Nicolette, so do you like Rive Gauche and LAimant today (or other floral aldehydic perfumes like No 5, Lanvin Arpege)? September 26, 2014 at 11:55am Reply, Victoria: I did, and I liked it very much. 28 La Pausa and Bel Respiro might be good if you can afford full bottles, but they are useless in small decants. Its like walking past a perfume counter; something familiar; not unpleasant, but familiar. Second thought after reading that the sprayer can be removed: Heh heh! This is not Noir as in bold, strong, dark and daring. Aisha: Ill see what happens if I spray a little more of my sample.
August 2, 2012 at 6:58am Reply, annemariec: Is the grapefruit very grapefruity? I can now totally see Sybill in that flamboyant outfit. August 1, 2012 at 8:08pm Reply, Victoria: Definitely something complex, with a dark undercurrent! Well, thats not true: I can barely detect the top notes, but after 15 minutes everything is gone. WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: pulsating passion, THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE COCO NOIR: tempting, self-assured, confident, WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT COCO NOIR: Bois de Jasmin, Kafkaesque, Undinas Looking Glass. I cherish my sample for now but that bottle is just beautiful! Caroline Aiu: A bit late on the commenting but I finally got to try Coco Noir for myself on Sunday. As days go by, I cannot stop thinking about Coco Noir and I revisit it again and again, liking it a bit more each time.
Oh well Still love that black bottle. *wishful thinking* August 1, 2012 at 10:41am Reply, Victoria: I would love for something creative and original from Lady Gaga, but if its a big celebrity launch from Coty, I dont have much hope. July 29, 2022 at 5:50pm, Nancy Chan in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: April baby, Chanel edt is still available from Chanels website. At my local perfumery the SAs dont allow anyone to touch the bottles. She wasnt sure. It smells like the Platonic ideal of a fruitchouli to me which, according to Plato, does not mean the best, but the best average representation of something. They dont tend to be daring at all. October 5, 2013 at 7:34am Reply, Liz: I bought Coco noir body creme today to try out the scent in a lighter way and got a sample of the perfume to try with it. Just slowly cut into the spray mechanism and then begin to peel it back, away from your face, almost like peeling back petals. If I want a good fruitchouli, Ill wear NR for Her. I will have to give this a sniff for myself- your initial description of fruitiness raises some suspicions, but you have indicated that the scent does not reveal itself all at once and may need to be experienced more than once to be fully comprehended.
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Closer to Coco and closer to Noir. Magnetic and uncompromising, COCO NOIR reveals a black that is intimate, seductive and intensely brilliant. August 1, 2012 at 7:03pm Reply, solanace: I guess Im not that fond of Polge, in the end.
August 1, 2012 at 4:05pm Reply, Victoria: The latest big Chanel launches have been just too commercial, but overall I like his style. Well, it looks like market rules! Something for me is missing.
That was the only concentration the store had. And, I caught the glass. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Classification:Feminine, but could work for a man. I love it when I first put it on, but after about 30 minutes I just cant make it work. Though not as powerful or viviacious for the lack of a better word, Noir is comforting and warm enough to feel cozy yet discreet enough to be worn at the workplace. chanel homme maxaroma allure sport * I really wanted to have that black bottle on my vanity but not willing to pay 98/150 dollars just for it to be decoration. Kind of like reading The Wasteland or tasting caviar, your first impression may need time to mature. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. That could be an interesting pairing. Have you applied enough? September 27, 2014 at 8:33am Reply, Michael: I stopped by to test it out this evening and I was a bit disappointed that the juice didnt match the dramatic design of the bottle. . I hope . On these pages I explore the world of senses through art, literature, and history. I paid so much for it so Ive been trying to use it as a base and layer other things on top, and I discovered that coco noir as base with Clinique Happy as the top layer smells EXACTLY like Coco Mademoiselle.
But even incense perfumes could be good. Goodness. October 5, 2013 at 12:34am Reply. sparkling layers and quality and finesse sounds not bad. It is very discrete and unfortuantly on me it does not have staying power but is tells a story , a very personal one and looking at it from this point of view this fragrance tells it perfectly. .
I will go to a counter again and spray again from that lovely bottle! oh, well. July 21, 2016 at 2:44am Reply, Victoria: Sounds like a fun experiment! Why does all I do become Byzantine? mused Gabrielle Coco Chanel. I crave more Byzantine than what it offers. The fragrance is available from Chanel counters and boutiques (some US stores already carry it, others have testers). Yes!
. I had hoped it would be a drier Coco. Thank you for reminding me of all those Venice themed books and movies. Then an SA came by and told me all about how exquisite the bottle was and how it was painted on the inside. Painted on the inside?! Its not bad but that gorgeous bottle promises so much and in my humble opinion does not deliver. After lusting after that bottle, I was so hoping for a rich, sophisticated, dark perfume to match. (insert futile fist-shaking here). February 11, 2013 at 6:37am Reply, Sheena: Victoria, If one wanted to layer Coco Noir with another perfume to make it more interesting or bold what notes could one emphasize? My mum wore Rive Gauche and Coty Laimant when she was expecting me!
August 8, 2012 at 3:34pm Reply, Ina: Id say the tastes are about the same but perfume just hasnt been working for me, probably due to nursing, especially in those first few months. March 29, 2013 at 6:16pm Reply. I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. Its just not a breakthrough fragrance.
And my lingering memory as I walked home was that the bottle didnt look nearly as stunning in person, especially with all the smudgy fingerprints on it. For sandalwood, Diptyque Tam Dao. So excited!!!) I love 31 Rue Cambon. March 30, 2013 at 6:55am Reply, Sheena: Thank you for all the suggestions Victoria. October 18, 2012 at 2:28pm Reply.
The exquisite beauty of Venice seduces her and its Byzanthine influences stayed with Chanel for the rest of her life. , Here: http://www.basenotes.net/threads/303422-Photos-of-Lady-Gaga-Fame-Black-Fluide-%28the-notes-are-quit-interesting%29?p=2645876&viewfull=1#post2645876 August 1, 2012 at 4:55pm Reply, Victoria: Interesting! I was totally NOT impressed and found it to be an unremarkable perfume. Every time I pass by the Chanel counter, I cant help but admire the display. Yes, creamy and floral is a GREAT combination! I find it odd that there has been no advertising for this. Not a surprise that it was a huge seller (plus, since if Chanel is does anything, its quality all the way). The warm sandalwood, vanilla and musk give the perfume richness and depth. Chanel must be taking note!
I mostly wish that Coco Noir were closer to Coco with its baroque spices than to Coco Mademoiselle with its gourmand patchouli. If you end up finding a successful match, please let us know! *shudders*, But hope springs eternal! August 1, 2012 at 3:02pm Reply, Victoria: Yes, definitely closer to Coco Mademoiselle than to Coco, but its more subtle. In closing, Ive never been to Venice, so I dont know what inspiration they drew upon. That perfume will knock your socks off. It is stunning. So, I try visiting a place where I can smell on my own. But the richer violet/iris notes and sandalwood make it smoother. Its a perfect mix of both Coco and Coco Mlle. The Talented Mr. Ripley does have some stunning scenes. 19 (?) I cant wear the original Coco (i dont like the citrus notes in it) and Coco mademoiselle gives me a headache so maybe, just maybe this will be a happy medium. Coco Noir clings to the skin like warm silk, creating a distinctive, but intimate aura. Finally, Coco Noir finds it feminine self and the perfume radiates warm florals which are beefed up by a pulsating sandalwood. A contemporary, fashionable, easy to wear perfume. There are such high expectations around perfumes from Chanel, Guerlain and Dior, the reviews can be a bit Mean Girls. The Noir bottle and the presentation are exceptional, yet the fragrance is lacking. Anyway, just wanted to get that out of the way. My first impression of noir was quite like a previous poster major fruitchouli, and it smelled EXACTLY like something else Ive sampled recently, though I cant figure out what. I too thought the bottle would look stunning next to my Bois des Iles and Cuir de Russie bottles. Interesting point about Bottega Veneta.
I was almost tempted to get a bottle w/o smelling but based on your review & several other decided to err on the side of caution. I would be curious if you end up smelling it if you keep on revisiting it time to time. August 4, 2012 at 1:41pm Reply, Ina: You know, this is the only fragrance my postpartum body doesnt reject.
I think that its a good fragrance, but as I mentioned in my review, the fact that it plays by all the expected rules is disappointing. I did get a sample vial so will be trying over the next few days, although Id really like to wait till the weather cools down. Imagine if you went to a wine tasting and were given a dirty glass! Victoria: Thank you, A! Victoria: That was my vision as well! August 1, 2012 at 11:13am Reply, Zubi dNova / Melissa de Blok: Someones smelled it! First of all, the bottle was just kind of smudged and abandoned in the middle of a tray of Chanel fragrances. For rose, you can try any sheer rose like Diptyque Eau Rose or Jo Malone Red Roses, and for jasmine, I would also go for something delicate like Annick Goutal Le Jasmin or anything else similarly sheer. It smelled so timid in comparison to Coco.
Now, I apologize, because I looove perfume and thought I was quite an afficionado, until I started reading everyones posts on here! , Great review, as always August 1, 2012 at 7:37am Reply, Victoria: Thank you, Melissa! But even though I enjoy Coromandel, I always tend to prefer Fumerie Turque over it, and the other exclusifs I really fall for are the Beaux ones: Cuir de Russie, Bois de Iles, No. August 2, 2012 at 3:35pm Reply. Now, however, 3 hours later, it has undergone quite a transformation and actually seems like something I would like to wear. Something complex and multifaceted for sure. But I do picture something very deep and sensual. Has anyone tried the extrait de parfum? August 1, 2012 at 7:08pm Reply, Elena: I happened to be at the mall today but it was not out at my local Chanel counter. March 30, 2013 at 6:57am Reply, Sheena: Do you think Songes or Sarrasins are sheer enough to layer with Coco Noir? I tried to be fair and not compare it to either classic Coco or Mademoiselle, but I wasnt moved by it! August 30, 2012 at 3:38am Reply, Mel: Coco Noirs bottle is the only thing I liked about this perfume! I actually dont like a too-strong patchouli in my perfumes because I expect it to smell mouldy, but maybe I misunderstand it?
Chanel Coco Noir includes notes of bergamot, grapefruit, rose, jasmine, narcissus, geranium, tonka bean, Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, incense, and white musk. I want to try this now as its one of those perfumes Ive never been drawn to but should really give it a shot. Plus, if youre at a Saks5thAvenue which carries both Goutal and Chanel, you can try the experiment. I was really excited to smell this one too, because I was hoping for a rich, dark, beautiful fall fragrance. I was crushed. I wonder when it is out in the Uk? Victoria: I definitely recommend trying it. olibanum hamida princess kurkdjian baccarat 
But what would Mr. Ripley have worn? IMHO it really is not worthy of one of Chanels classic square bottle w/the faceted top. Of course they are reorchestrated, and beautifully at that, but Im pretty sure Id prefer them in stronger incarnations Lovely review, as usual, V! On the other hand, it hasquality and finesse that are rare to find in big brand fragrances today. August 1, 2012 at 1:32pm Reply, Victoria: Oh, thats a great idea! August 25, 2012 at 6:03am Reply. and I was wondering how should I open it. Alas! Dont like this at all September 10, 2012 at 10:21am Reply. Vintage Narcisse Blanc by Caron: A grand beauty that means serious business. Divine. Im also not a bottle collector, but I have high aesthetics and this bottle is a nice piece of art August 2, 2012 at 6:58am Reply, Victoria: I bet that it will be soon enough, because it promises to be a big launch. Its very elegant and uniqueI love it!!! Could you suggest a few perfumes that would layer well with Coco Noir? August 1, 2012 at 11:31am Reply, Victoria: I want to buy Coco Noir for the bottle. Replies to my comments
August 1, 2012 at 6:59pm Reply, Undina: That was exactly my thought! August 5, 2012 at 2:56pm Reply, Nancy A.: HmmIm ruminating on this review. Even with a stopper in the bottle, I smell perfume. August 8, 2012 at 3:49pm Reply, Nicolette: That is interesting! It smells like a modified version of Coco Mademoiselle. Would you say it is really closer to Mademoiselle than Coco? September 27, 2014 at 6:45pm Reply, Victoria: I tried it and just replied above! I do like I but havent thought to get a bottle yet. Is it leaking? Daisy: So I took a study break and walked down to Bloomies Soho for a sniff.