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Chanel Coco Noir vs Rabanne Olympea Aqua
Coco Noir for the community favourite, Olympea Aqua for the value.
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Notes
Top
GrapefruitBergamotOrange
Heart
RoseGeraniumJasmineNarcissusPeach
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodOlibanumTonka BeanVanilleWhite MuskClovesBenzoin
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Woody
93%
Citrus
90%
Fresh spicy
84%
Amber
81%
Aromatic
75%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Coco Noir by Chanel is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Coco Noir was launched in 2012. Coco Noir was created by Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrake. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange; middle notes are Rose, Geranium, Jasmine, Narcissus and Peach; base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwood, Olibanum, Tonka Bean, Vanille, White Musk, Cloves and Benzoin. Coco Noir ilaunches in September 2012."For Coco Noir, I thought of Coco and of Coco Mademoiselle too, because it’s also part of the history. I wanted to continue exploring an entire esthetic range of CHANEL perfumery, a range that distinguishes itself from the Florals, one that is illustrated by Bois-des-Iles and Cuir de Russie. I took it up with Coco. It’s what I like to call the CHANEL Coromandel culture, what you see and feel in her apartment. The night vision of the ‘Orient that starts and ends in Venice’ imposed itself upon me and that is where I wanted to go.” perfumer Jacques Polge.In 1984, there was Coco, that sumptuous blend of wood, resins, flowers, spices and fruit. A treasure trove of splendours and an endless source of discovery and sensual delight. Then, in 2001, came Coco Mademoiselle, a breath of air that lightens this cornucopia of fragrance, in which everything is simplified and accelerated in a radiant burst of fruit and flower. And today there is Coco Noir, a great nocturnal Baroque. Another journey in the wake of a Gabrielle who fully embraced the dazzle of black and Venice, incorporating them not only into her creations but into her life.Top notes: grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot, Heart: rose, narcissus, rose geranium leaf and jasmine. Base: tonka bean, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and white musk frankincense.
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Notes
Top
Water NotesCalabrian bergamotOrangePetitgrainGrapefruit
Heart
Ginger flowerOrange BlossomJasminePeachRose
Base
SaltVanillaAmbergrisCashmere WoodSandalwoodBenzoin
Accords
Citrus
100%
Vanilla
74%
Fresh spicy
72%
Amber
66%
Salty
66%
White floral
65%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Olympéa Aqua by Rabanne is a Floral Aquatic fragrance for women. Olympéa Aqua was launched in 2016. Olympéa Aqua was created by Fanny Bal, Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion and Loc Dong. Top notes are Water Notes, Calabrian bergamot, Orange, Petitgrain and Grapefruit; middle notes are Ginger flower, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Peach and Rose; base notes are Salt, Vanilla, Ambergris, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Paco Rabanne brings back the trend of aquatic fragrances with editions inspired by the athletic spirit, competition and victory, Invictus from 2013 and Olympéa from 2015. The new releases Invictus Aqua and Olympéa Aqua are out in early 2016, further emphasizing the aquatic character of these compositions.Olympéa Aqua opens with the freshness of Calabrian bergamot, aquatic accords, and petitgrain that lead to the heart of ginger flower. The power of the fragrance is reflected in the base of salted vanilla, ambergris, and cashmere wood.The fragrances are available in bottles of the original shape with the frosted glass effect.
Notes in Common
28% sharedShared (7)
GrapefruitOrangeRoseJasminePeachSandalwoodBenzoin
Only in Coco Noir
BergamotGeraniumNarcissusPatchouliOlibanumTonka BeanVanilleWhite MuskCloves
Only in Olympea Aqua
Water NotesCalabrian bergamotPetitgrainGinger flowerOrange BlossomSaltVanillaAmbergrisCashmere Wood
Rating
4.13vs3.84
Ratings
12,104vs1,085
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2012vs2016
Which should I buy?
Coco Noir for the community favourite, Olympea Aqua for the value.
- Coco Noir is rated higher by the community: 4.13 from 12,104 ratings, against 3.84 from 1,085.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Coco Noir is voted best for fall and winter; Olympea Aqua for summer and spring.
- Chanel is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Rabanne is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Coco Noir if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Olympea Aqua if value for money matters most.