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Coco Noir vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

Coco Noir and Shalimar Parfum Initial overlap 56% in notes and accords; 7 notes appear in both. Shalimar Parfum Initial lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.4/10 for Coco Noir. Shalimar Parfum Initial projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 7.0/10 for Coco Noir.

At a glance

Coco NoirShalimar Parfum Initial
BrandChanelGuerlain
Release year20122011
ConcentrationEau de ParfumNo data
Rating
7.7/10979 votes
8.1/10682 votes
Longevity
7.4/10
8.2/10
Sillage
7.0/10
7.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
Coco NoirShalimar Parfum Initial
Autumn36%34%
Winter32%28%
Spring22%25%
Summer10%13%
Occasions
Coco NoirShalimar Parfum Initial
Evening28%25%
Nighttime25%24%
Daytime16%18%
Casual15%18%
Office16%15%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Orange
  • Jasmine
  • Rose
  • Patchouli
  • Vanilla
  • Tonka bean

Coco Noir

Only in this one

  • Grapefruit
  • Geranium
  • Frankincense
  • White musk
  • Sandalwood

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Only in this one

  • Green notes
  • Iris
  • Vetiver
  • Caramel
  • Musk

Accords

Coco Noir

  1. Citrus
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Shalimar Parfum Initial

  1. Citrus
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Shalimar Parfum Initial lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.4/10 for Coco Noir.

Which one projects more?

Shalimar Parfum Initial projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 7.0/10 for Coco Noir.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 32% of the season votes for Coco Noir and 28% for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 10% of the season votes for Coco Noir and 13% for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one is rated higher?

Shalimar Parfum Initial is rated higher: 8.1/10 against 7.7/10 for Coco Noir.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Orange, Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka bean.