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Victoria: Of course, try it! Wear it and enjoy it! August 1, 2012 at 11:07am Reply, Victoria: Narciso Rodgriguez for Her is my favorite soft patchouli-musk still, even after so many copycats. Like you, i desperately want to try the parfum too! Having said that, my favorite perfume of all time is the original Magie Noire from Lancome.

Plus, if youre at a Saks5thAvenue which carries both Goutal and Chanel, you can try the experiment. Reinfuse as needed. Ive never seen a sample with this before. October 5, 2013 at 12:34am Reply. I will go to a counter again and spray again from that lovely bottle! 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. So I tried coco EDP on one arm and coco noir on the other, just to compare. Have you tried the parfum? Cheers Wendy August 1, 2012 at 8:18am Reply, Victoria: I tried the Eau de Parfum. I too thought the bottle would look stunning next to my Bois des Iles and Cuir de Russie bottles. I have on rare occasion (Nude) had the top of the bottle crack some, but the rubber stopper still fit, though a larger one. 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. August 25, 2012 at 6:03am Reply. I was totally NOT impressed and found it to be an unremarkable perfume. August 1, 2012 at 10:40am Reply, solanace: Yep. At first, I was disappointed. Aisha: Ill see what happens if I spray a little more of my sample. But as soon as I say that, the perfume continues to grow and expand and it becomes rather creamy, like it would make for a beautiful and enriching hand creme. I recognize the elegance of the composition, but its timidity disappoints me. minette: waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. August is a very slow month overall, so the roll out seems to be gradual. Victoria: Natasha, you might like it, so definitely give Coco Noir a try! 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. 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. Enjoy it, Astrid. We got it all wrong and its mainly because of the name. In fact, I was very pleasantly surprised when I put it on this morning, and was excited by how unlike it is from Coco. The package included a little 1 x 1 inch black ceramic piece in the shape of the black bottle, with instructions For a lasting infusion, spray the back of the enclosed ceramic blotter three times. Something complex and multifaceted for sure. Chanel works for me for the most part and this was a pleasant surprise. (Please forgive me for my uneducated descriptions!) See this perfume is inspired by the time Gabrielle Chanel spend in Venice after the death of Boy Capel. Notify me of replies to my comments via e-mail.

The Talented Mr. Ripley does have some stunning scenes. The cap looked like it had been dropped or stepped on. But perhaps they did change it already. It seems to have had a much better reception than the EDP. Change). I crave more Byzantine than what it offers.

Its a perfect mix of both Coco and Coco Mlle. April 11, 2013 at 5:08am Reply. Ever happened to me. Well, Ive never been that interested in trying this (I dont seem to have good luck with the Chanels, though I did just try and like the LE Gardenia), but you make this sound absolutely dreamy! I dont think that I anticipated another fragrance with quite the same impatience. It smells like a modified version of Coco Mademoiselle. More and more each day my decision to retire in Mexico is reinforced as a blessing. August 1, 2012 at 10:40am Reply, Barbara: Darn! I dont like that Coco Noir is interchangeable w/dozens and dozens of other perfumes even more so than Mademoiselle (which I actually dont mind but if I get it would get Fendis Fan to get a different sort of bottle to go on my vanity). I can see a woman wearing it to the office and reapplying with a heavier hand when shes ready to go out. August 1, 2012 at 12:29pm Reply, Tatiana: Have you applied enough? I also thought that it was a fruity patchouli, but that it was a sophisticated version. I do like I but havent thought to get a bottle yet. Victoria: I definitely recommend trying it.

My mum wore Rive Gauche and Coty Laimant when she was expecting me! I love it when I first put it on, but after about 30 minutes I just cant make it work. If I had a million dollars, I would consider it . 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 has a I do not what..Its feminine but does not smell like candy or any girlie scent. August 2, 2012 at 1:22am Reply, Victoria: Youre welcome! , 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! Crazy!! Still, its really well-made and sophisticated, so I tried to give it lots of skin time and to be fair. August 22, 2012 at 9:43pm Reply. chanel chapeaux paille Imagine if you went to a wine tasting and were given a dirty glass! 31 Rue Cambon, 28 La Pausa, CoromandelI could live in those. I like grapefruit, but am having trouble imagining it outside of a citrus cologne. I like the way it smells on fabric e.g scarves rather than on my skin. I plan to try the parfum: with such a beautiful bottle one might hope to like the juice. 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. I would love to see what you thinkpassion in a bottle to me is a good thing . Hey Houndy! I also wish that it were drier. August 1, 2012 at 10:05am Reply, Victoria: Me too, Barbara! (Living within a walking 5 minutes from a Nordstrom has its plusses and minuses.) Sounds like we agree. But why does every single new perfume has to have this dreaded fruitychouli?? I think that rose, jasmine or sandalwood could be good notes to emphasize in Coco Noir. I look forward to your thoughts on Coco Noir. August 3, 2012 at 11:44am Reply, Victoria: One of my readers in San Francisco said that the SA pretty much offered to give her a sample. Guess Ill CALL Nords and the Boutique before I make a trip. Still sad that it doesnt sound like its what Id hoped, though. What I have no doubts about is the packaging. How do you know about that? Victoria: Occupy perfume! . August 3, 2012 at 4:50pm Reply. It is stepping out with a little smile, socializing ad pretending that life goes on but crying on the inside. No. March 30, 2013 at 6:57am Reply, Sheena: Do you think Songes or Sarrasins are sheer enough to layer with Coco Noir? Guess theres always one in the crowd love the blog!! What a disappointment. I would be really disappointed if Lady Gagas perfume turned to be dull. This is intriguing, isnt it! The perfume almost has a heartbeat that pulses and projects off the skin in a rhythmic manner. The bottle is stunning! I will comb through the jasmines your website as well. Cocos homage to her Italian villa and the profound quality of iris in this fragrance is a new fav. Daisy: So I took a study break and walked down to Bloomies Soho for a sniff. Chanel Noir sounds a bit mainstream or Im trying too hard to appeal to you. Well, it looks like market rules! 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. I find it longlasting, but all of us vary in our sensitivity to musks. 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! Im hoping this will undergo the same transformation as No 19 Poudre did to me. Hope that Coco Noir works for you! Victoria: Thank you, A! November 7, 2012 at 1:00pm Reply, Roberta: Hi Victoria, I really loved the bottle but judging by the review, I probably wont like the juice. They wasted that bottle. 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. The rubber stoppers can be found on e-bay and in some hardware stores. August 1, 2012 at 1:24pm Reply. i simply dont have the money (unfortunately.) I did a review on it on my blog. First of all, the bottle was just kind of smudged and abandoned in the middle of a tray of Chanel fragrances. I just adore Chanels Cristalle! Anyway, that giant box contained a little complimentary shopping bag with a small vial sample of Coco Noir. Magnetic and uncompromising, COCO NOIR reveals a black that is intimate, seductive and intensely brilliant.

I can now totally see Sybill in that flamboyant outfit. I set my sample aside. I purchased my first Perfume (thanks to your blog and you! 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. February 1, 2014 at 9:47am Reply, Victoria: I like the way youve characterized them, and its a good way to think about the differences and overlaps. chanel coco refill soap perfume 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. Some of the elementsthe fruity-crisp citrus opening, the sweet patchouli, the white muskare familiar and perhaps too much so. Just a normal guy with the nose of a beagle! sparkling layers and quality and finesse sounds not bad. But what would Mr. Ripley have worn? I wonder when it is out in the Uk? So tired of fruitchouli. Spray two spritzes of Coco Noir on a blotter and walk over to Goutal, where you can add a small spritz of Songes on top of Coco Noir. I was at the Saks counter yesterday and was hoping to get a whiff but they didnt have a tester of the perfume. And I totally agree with you that Bel Respiro is useless in a small decant. I like fragrances in smaller roll-on bottles (which can now be bought at various on-line sites). One spritz of Coco Noir, and my face fallsfrom the outset I smelled the fruity patchouli that is the mainstay of most feminine fragrances today. Anyway, it was the first time this kind of thing (anosmia?) Thats some good stuff. That early OMG of the fruit is softening down and I do think there are some lovely layers under there. Well, like everything else on the perfume counters, I guess. Coco? The warm sandalwood, vanilla and musk give the perfume richness and depth. Vintage Narcisse Blanc by Caron: A grand beauty that means serious business. I tried to be fair and not compare it to either classic Coco or Mademoiselle, but I wasnt moved by it! August 13, 2012 at 9:42pm Reply, Raluca: Im sorry to say that I dont like this one. August 1, 2012 at 6:09pm Reply. August 1, 2012 at 7:03pm Reply, solanace: I guess Im not that fond of Polge, in the end. 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. The fragrance is available from Chanel counters and boutiques (some US stores already carry it, others have testers). At my local perfumery the SAs dont allow anyone to touch the bottles. There is nothing over the top unusual to me. As for me, Ive had it on now for about 2 hours (which I know is not quite fair to review yet, but I cant help myself). Ive always been scared that I might break a bottle. August 2, 2012 at 6:26am Reply. And it has nothing to do with the original Coco or Mmle. 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!!! February 20, 2016 at 5:21pm Reply, Ashley: Ive always worn Coco Mademoiselle, but after having noticed a lot of teen girls wear it I decided to try something a little more substantial and adult, so I got Coco Noir, but it was a little too strong and far too heavy on the patchouli for me, combined with the sweet floral notes, I felt like it was a very heavy grandma smell. In order to weave his perfume story, Polge looked to the time Coco Chanel spent in Venice in 1919. Dont like this at all September 10, 2012 at 10:21am Reply. August 8, 2012 at 3:44pm Reply. What should I do to prevent it? We arent supposed to talk about it, of course I dont have a sample.. Um, ok. This is not Noir as in bold, strong, dark and daring. Lorie: I had a surprise tonight when an 8 x 10 inch box arrived from Chanel, with my husband commenting, More Chanel??. So the only thing noir about it is the bottle? After seeing not much of reaction from me, she grabbed the tester of Coco Mademoiselle which caused me to shriek, NOOOOOO!, I felt bad! 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? Tempting review. So, here we have a nice, but safe perfume. August 8, 2012 at 2:39pm Reply, Victoria: Ina, oh, I can imagine that it smells very good on you. August 1, 2012 at 7:00pm Reply, Cybele: Thank you for the review. But even incense perfumes could be good. I would love to hear. They were the only scents she could tolerate! So many times the use of white musk renders the perfume undetectable for me. Has anyone tried the extrait de parfum? 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.

Something in it just blocks me from being able to smell it. It was pretty disappointing all the way around. You get it to a point where you can cut the circle, so to speak. The lack of training at the counter level means that the client doesnt get the proper experience. I think that its really well-put together and polished. Zubi dNova / Melissa de Blok: Your review is much more positive than the first little description I read on Basenotes! I love those unexpected surprises . Just slowly cut into the spray mechanism and then begin to peel it back, away from your face, almost like peeling back petals. If you end up finding a successful match, please let us know! If I want a good fruitchouli, Ill wear NR for Her. Interesting point about Bottega Veneta. 28 La Pausa and Bel Respiro might be good if you can afford full bottles, but they are useless in small decants. Venice does that to me too. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Again, Im curious to sniff, but not going out of my way to test. I felt a bit disappointed with myself, because experiencing for the first time wasnt memorable. Sweetened by the same cotton candy as in Coco Mademoiselle, its nevertheless creamy and tender. The dry down reminded me a little of Dune. The exquisite beauty of Venice seduces her and its Byzanthine influences stayed with Chanel for the rest of her life. 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. of coco edp, with a bit more sweetness. I will still go in search of this to sniff for myself. I do not care for that note in fragrances & it was enough to put me off of it. The dry down is pleasant but not memorable. The sales lady at the store herself couldnt stop sighing over the packaging. August 1, 2012 at 11:31am Reply.

Now I realize how much I dont know, and how untrained my nose is! You go through it within days. A great example why perfume sells so badly. I had hoped it would be a drier Coco. Im glad to see some Coco Noir love here. Every time I pass by the Chanel counter, I cant help but admire the display. Chanel Coco Noir includes notes of bergamot, grapefruit, rose, jasmine, narcissus, geranium, tonka bean, Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, incense, and white musk. . but it does not sound promising.

Then, few hours later, I fell in love with its scents! August 1, 2012 at 12:26pm Reply. Instead, I found a fragrance that is rather big, bold and full of passion. Yes, creamy and floral is a GREAT combination! 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 too am pretty tired of all the fruitchoulis these days. This is Noir as in subtle, discrete and dignified mourning. I will try this several times, but Im not sure I would put Noir at the end of this. That perfume is really special. And then wiping the bottles as if they were pieces of jewelry. Pulsating passion?!?! Both exotique in their own way. And its plenty musky in the drydown.

Is it leaking? That perfume will knock your socks off. August 5, 2012 at 2:56pm Reply, Nancy A.: HmmIm ruminating on this review. To be honest I was a bit terrified Id ordered sight un-scented am pleasantly surprised. Where was Byzantine, where was Venice, where was Noir? March 29, 2013 at 6:16pm Reply. 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!!! It looks so dramatic! I love how this note lingers at the same time the vanilla, musk and sandalwood are softening the dry down- it smells great on my sweaters and scarves too! Chanel fragrances usually last much longer on me than that. I use garden clippers with a small head and slowly work the spray apparatus off. 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. The counter experience can make all the difference! Its like walking past a perfume counter; something familiar; not unpleasant, but familiar. And there is a note I really like I dont know what it is called, but it smells sharp like camphor that I detect in Coco (EDT), Coco Mademoiselle and Thierry Mugler Alien. There are such high expectations around perfumes from Chanel, Guerlain and Dior, the reviews can be a bit Mean Girls. I asked a lady at my local Chanel counter about the launch in the UK. IMHO it really is not worthy of one of Chanels classic square bottle w/the faceted top. August 23, 2012 at 9:33am Reply, Ida: I scrubbed after ten minutes. I quite like it! - Victoria, Amanda M in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Beautiful choices, Victoria. 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. Ill definitely have to give this a try I love creamy and floral! I found that Coco Noir has combined my favourite topnotes from Coco Mademoiselle and Allure Sensuelle into one bottle. December 28, 2013 at 11:41pm Reply, Ayesha: Used Coco Mademoiselle (much too sweet for comfort), Coco, Chanel 5 (gasp! 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? October 18, 2012 at 2:28pm Reply. The first hit on my hand was fruit, patchouli, and musk over vanilla. August 2, 2012 at 2:54pm Reply. Coco Noir feels contemporary and polished. 22. Immediately you see that Chanel perfumes have gotten sweeter and sweeter. Well, thats not true: I can barely detect the top notes, but after 15 minutes everything is gone. There is a lot of musk in the drydown, which gives it a soft effect. August 1, 2012 at 7:05pm Reply, solanace: I guess he is too subtle for me (except for Coco Mademoiselle, which I loathe). and I was wondering how should I open it.

So excited!!!) I just wish I was able to sniff the scent. It unfolds on my skin in sparkling layers of bergamot, grapefruit and sweet orange. 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. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow The Scented Hound. Coco Noir reminds me of Sybill from Downton Abbey wearing the Poiret inspired costume, whereas the original Coco is reminiscent of the Ballet Russes La Bayadere. Of course, this ruins the beauty of the bottle, but if you love splashes and having the fragrance in your purse, this is ideal. Thank you for the answer Victoria. I love white florals in general, with Carnal Flower being a favourite, so Im thinking a Jasmine might work. I felt kind of bad for the SA though. Smudgy fingerprints can ruin the most beautiful bottle. August 1, 2012 at 10:48am Reply, Victoria: Marika, sigh I know what you mean. Do you find that your perfume tastes have changed a lot since youve had your sweet girl? February 17, 2016 at 6:50am Reply, Sapphire: Gucci Guilty extreme has a similar dry down and is easier to find at discounters. Obviously, this sort of genre is popular, so the perfume companies keep on producing more fragrances along these lines. Meanwhile, I reach forCoromandeland satisfy my noir cravings with its decadent, sultry patchouli. Thanks for the review . Also, try Coco Noir with something ambery from Jo Malone. August 30, 2012 at 3:38am Reply, Mel: Coco Noirs bottle is the only thing I liked about this perfume! Interestingly enough I cant smell it at all! Mimi: You can use scissors, too; obviously just being careful with your fingers. Wish I had tested Coco on my arm instead. While you and many others were hoping for something richer and darker than Coco, I wasnt.

Both the splash and the roll-on give me more control when applying the fragrance. Chanel must be taking note! I find it odd that there has been no advertising for this. The silhouettes of her garments might have been streamlined and paired down, but the embellishments would be sumptuous: baroque jewels, ornate camellias, richly textured embroideries. I like it fine enough, and if I want something trendy and fun, I reach for my sample. .

Chanel informed me that Cristalle edt was back in stock on 12 July 2022, and so it was. August 1, 2012 at 11:24am Reply, Absolute Scentualist: Very helpful review, Victoria. Victoria: Nicolette, so do you like Rive Gauche and LAimant today (or other floral aldehydic perfumes like No 5, Lanvin Arpege)? But I do picture something very deep and sensual. March 28, 2013 at 12:38pm Reply, Victoria: Good question! March 28, 2013 at 4:06pm Reply, Sheena: Thanks Victoria, I think I might go in the direction of jasmine or sandalwood. Now, however, 3 hours later, it has undergone quite a transformation and actually seems like something I would like to wear. I then use a pipe to fill the small roll-on and cap the fragrance with a rubber stopper. There are certainly some musks that even professional perfumers are anosmic too. (Ive tried many, many times to wear it, but theres an ingredient in there that makes me feel nauseous for some reason. *shudders*, But hope springs eternal! . Chance? (LogOut/ Wonderful review! I imagine that the extrait might be richer and plusher, and I would love to smell it. It immediately appealed to her. Its just not a breakthrough fragrance.

In contrast to both Cocoand Coco Mademoiselle, the perfume is more understated and mellow. 19 (?) Not a surprise that it was a huge seller (plus, since if Chanel is does anything, its quality all the way). I like Dune, but; I could buy Dune & have it smell that way from the beginning. Bleu is probably a good comparison, because its another fragrance that does everything by the bookfamiliar fragrance, excellent packaging, memorable ad campaign. Replies to my comments Perhaps a Serge Lutens or Malle. I really wanted to like it, but Ill have to pass for now. Could you suggest a few perfumes that would layer well with Coco Noir? Second thought after reading that the sprayer can be removed: Heh heh! And, I caught the glass. I have many many perfumes, including a full coffret of Mona Di Orios Les Nombres DOr. 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. A contemporary, fashionable, easy to wear perfume. August 23, 2012 at 11:01am Reply. I would be curious to see how well Coco Noir would do. So, back to coco noir. Its not as sweet on me, although it is still very gourmand.

August 1, 2012 at 7:01pm Reply, Cybele: oh no, I cant stand Coco Madmoiselle- that fruit patchouli combination smells catchy but not really wonderful. August 25, 2012 at 9:27am Reply, Astrid: I actually like it! Finally, Coco Noir finds it feminine self and the perfume radiates warm florals which are beefed up by a pulsating sandalwood. ); but then again, Im tired of the same ole, and like all of you, wanted more Noir from Noir.

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