The Chanel fashion house has long been a style icon. There is no need to describe its merits. And the fragrance of Chanel No. 5 is generally considered a synonym for sophistication, femininity and good taste. In addition to perfumes that have long become classics, the fashion house pleases fans with some new products every year. So last year, Chanel released three fragrances at once, dedicated to Gabrielle Chanel's favorite coastal cities - Venice, Biaritz and Deauville.
But the hero of our article - the Chanel Coco Noir fragrance - was born much earlier. It went on sale in 2012 and immediately took its rightful place among the 116 perfumes of the richest Chanel collection. Did he manage to acquire greater fame than the "first-born" of the fashion house, "Le Éclusives Bel Respiro" (1920) or outdo the most famous example of "Chanel No. 5"? Were it overshadowed by novelties that appeared later, such as Coromandel or Gardenia? We will learn about this from this article.
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Many users are wondering: why do other fashion houses have fragrances both successful and failed, but perfumes from Chanel are guaranteed to become bestsellers? There are two explanations for this. Firstly, from the very first year of its creation, Chanel has always worked only with expensive natural oils and ingredients. And neither the hard times of the Second World War, nor the general economic crisis prevented this. You won't catch a grain of synthetic materials in Chanel fragrances.
Well, the second component of success is cooperation with celebrities of the perfume world. Chanel's perfume formulas make up the world's best noses, such as Jacques and Olivier Polge, Ernest Beau, Henri Robert and Christopher Sheldrack. Chanel Coco Noir perfumery water was no exception. Perfumers Christopher Sheldrac and Jacques Polge worked on its creation. "Noir" means "black" in French. But what did the authors want to say, what olfactory image to express?
An idea in a bottle
In fact, in most Chanel perfumes, the authors are looking for an answer to the question of what a woman is. And since the representatives of the fair sex are different and change throughout one day just “to suit the mood”, there are more than a hundred fragrances in the collection. Who is she, the heroine of Coco Noir Chanel perfume? Windy, romantic young Parisian "Mademoiselle" or socialite "Chanel No. 5"?
According to the authors themselves, in their creation they tried to recreate the very essence of female sensuality. Sweet hot hugsmagnetism, mystery, passion - everything is woven together in this perfume that takes you to an alcove of a black, southern night filled with aromas of flowers.
These spirits must be matched. It will not suit cold natures and vulgar coquettes. The perfume is too expensive to be obedient. Rather, it can be compared with a black mare who chooses her own mistress. At the same time, the whole perfume formula is very aristocratic, elegant and full of dignity. About the women for whom this perfume is created, they usually say: "Sinfulness suits her."
Chanel Coco Noir Fragrance Description
Specialists also classify the perfume "Black Coco Chanel" as floral and woody-musky. May rose and Egyptian jasmine make the perfume recognizable. After all, this duet is invariably - to a greater or lesser extent - present in all Chanel fragrances. But the authors made the composition even more sensual. It opens with fresh juicy tones of citrus fruits - orange, bergamot and grapefruit. These fruits make the "heart" of the fragrance more delicate and subtle.
In Noir, Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrack complement the classic duet of May rose and jasmine with gentle geranium and self-confident narcissus. Notes of the heart give the whole composition a certain penetration and relief. In reviews of Coco Noir Chanel, users most often mention a powerful magnetic base. It is woven with sweet patchouli, tonka bean, white musk, New Caledonian sandalwood, olibanum, clove, benzoin and bourbon vanilla.
How does perfume feelcomposition users
Patchouli is evident throughout the long note. But they are perceived very interestingly: not sugary, but as a warm background that uplifts the mood. Many users are intimidated by the harsh, masculinely aggressive citrus smell. The effect of cologne lasts the first 20 seconds, don't rush to be disappointed in Coco Noir Chanel.
In the reviews, users recommend waiting. And then such feminine jasmine with a rose recognizable for Chanel will appear in all its glory. Geranium (not many people like its smell) sits quietly, acting rather as a spicy background. But the narcissus gives the whole composition sophistication and grace. As mentioned above, users highly appreciated the base accords of the perfume line. They are dominated by warm sandalwood, olibanum and tonka beans. White musk also sounds very distinct. In general, the composition looks organically weighted, expensive, refined.
For whom the Noir perfume was created
The fashion house "Chanel" in this sample has achieved the impossible: it turns out, despite the peculiar "burrows" of perfume, everyone likes it. In reviews of Coco Noir Chanel, users often compare it with molecular perfumes. Coming into contact with different skin types, it sounds different every time. But the composition is too complex to suit young girls. Users even express the opinion that the perfume is more suitable for ladies over forty.
On introverts, perfume sounds quiet, gently warming, raising mood and self-esteem. On resolute natures, he is soft, turning panthers into cute cats. Perfume on cold skinthey play with citrus overflows for a long time, but in the end they begin to sound feminine, maternally gentle. Only on prudent business women does it seem out of place. Desperate hunters for men, he will also not be to face.
When and with what to wear Coco Noir perfume
The concentration in which Chanel Coco Noir is produced is edp. Eau de parfum is too sophisticated (and precious) to be worn during the day under casual clothes. Only evening dresses go under it - luxurious, with a deep neckline and a long hem. Refined make-up and an aristocratic hat are also recommended. As for the time of the year when the perfume is best revealed, then the opinions of users are divided.
Owners of cold skin claim that in frosty weather the flower bouquet does not sound bright, and citrus fruits come to the fore, which manifest themselves too masculine. But there is another opinion. Many consider Coco Noir to be a typical winter scent. Sandalwood, musk and patchouli gently warm, envelop the hostess in a soft veil, which in the heat can “suffocate”. Most users tend to think that this perfume is good for any season, and especially for spring and autumn.
Packaging
Volumes in which Chanel Coco Noir eau de parfum is produced - 100ml, 50 and (since 2013) 35 milliliters. Let's see what the largest bottle of perfume looks like. The perfume is packaged in a box with gold embossing, which has become standard for Chanel. This time - as the name suggests - it is made in black. Inside the box is a rectangular, aristocratically laconic heavy glass bottle. Its edges give the impression of lacquered ebony or pebbles.
The deep black color of the bottle was liked by many users, although some found it impractical - you can't see how much perfume is left in the bottle. The elegantly shaped lid sits snugly on the atomizer cap, so you can carry the perfume bottle with you in your purse. The bottle as a whole is decorated in the style of "Chanel", like a "little black dress". It has no bows, no ribbons, no medallions. Only the inscription in white letters in a gold frame: "Coco Noir Chanel Paris" - and that's it. Most consumers liked this minimalism in the design.
Other characteristics of perfume
Coco Noir sits pretty close to the skin, especially when it's cold. But if it is applied not on the wrists, but on the warmer points of the body, then the train appears very clearly. But this fragrance is not overbearing. He is aristocratically restrained, although some kind of magical power is felt in him. Users agreed on the durability of Coco Noir Chanel perfume.
French perfume sits very firmly. It may seem to you that the fragrance has completely faded, when suddenly, with a breath of breeze, you will feel a wave of sandalwood, patchouli and delicate flowers enveloping you. On the skin, perfume is felt before taking a shower, on clothes - before washing. The sprayer in the bottle is thought out perfectly. It correctly distributes the amount of liquid that is needed, and where it is needed.
What does the scent look like
Users in reviews of Coco Noir Chanel often compare this perfume with "Coco Mademoiselle" from the same fashion house. Probably because in the hearts of both fragrances there are May rose and Egyptian jasmine. But "Mademoiselle" is girlishly harsh, and at the same time naive, romantic, she is cheerful and not restrained in her feelings. "Coco Noir" is yesterday's grown-up girl, with soft feminine outlines. She has blossomed and is fully aware of her magical beauty.
Everything in the fragrance is soft, round, gentle, perfectly balanced. There are no overly loud and harsh notes in it. Therefore, many users believe that "Coco Noir" simply cannot be "perfumed" - no matter how much perfume you pour on yourself, it will not harass others. There is also an opinion that the fragrance is similar to two Prada creations, namely Prada Tendre and L'Eau Ambre.
Cost of Eau de Parfum
It should be said that because of the fear of buying a fake "Chanel", the perfume of this company should be bought in specialized stores. In the network "Letoile" Coco Noir Chanel can be purchased for 5,800 rubles for 35 milliliters. Large volumes (50 and 100 ml) are sold at a price of 8,300 and 12,050 rubles. respectively. In duty-free shops, you can often find these perfumes at a lower price - $ 130 (5200 rubles).
In addition, travel kits are sold only in duty-free, which, along with shower gel and body lotion with the same fragrance, also includes a 10-ml bottle of perfume. Incidentally, these relatedgoods can be purchased separately, in a volume of 200 ml. On the websites of online stores, perfumes can be bought quite cheaply, including castings on the exchanges, but the risk of getting a fake instead of the original Coco Chanel Noir is high.
Flanker. Description of composition
A year later, the Coco Noir Extra Chanel perfume, developed by the same Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrake, went on sale. This so far the only flanker is very similar to the original Coco Noir Chanel perfume. The description of his pyramid is as follows: the authors removed sweet orange from the top notes, replacing it with lemon and aldehydes. The heart of the fragrance has not changed much. Still the same dominant rose and jasmine, surrounded by geranium and narcissus, but in "Extra" added a spicy note of carnation.
In the base, the authors left all the same warm, balsamic sweet chords of sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, white musk and tonka bean, adding orris root, benzoin and olibanum to them. This precious extract is packaged in the same black smooth bottle of impenetrable glass. But, in order to emphasize its considerable cost (130 dollars or 5200 rubles is no longer a hundred, but 50 milliliters), each cap is sealed.
For whom was Extra created
If Coco Noir Chanel Paris is a retro floral classic, the flanker in perfume concentration is a more complex composition. Thanks to the spicy clove, it seems balsamic, rounder, more feminine, and at the same time more poignant. There is something in the composition from "Shalimar Inisyal", but this is only in the firstnotes. Many users tend to think that "Extra" is more like "Coco Mademoiselle", but without the sharpness of the latter.
And there is a certain majesty in this composition. The mistress of the spirits reincarnates as the queen of the night, entering the streets of Paris with dusk when the lights on the Eiffel Tower are lit. This perfume is more modern, but without the outrageousness characteristic of the 21st century. Based on this, we can conclude that perfumes are suitable for ladies of all ages, except for the youngest. To radiate the magnetism of femininity, it is necessary to correspond to this high title - "Goddess of the Night".
When and with what to wear Coco Noir Extra perfume
This perfume is made for exceptional occasions. But they are not swaggering and do not poke their noses with ostentatious glamor. They are aristocratic by birth, and everything about them is refined and balanced. Naturally, under these perfumes and the wardrobe should be appropriate - a floor-length dress, evening make-up, expensive jewelry. About the time of the year when perfume is at its best, users agreed that it is the cold season.
But even in summer the fragrance does not suffocate. Users say that an overdose with this perfume simply does not happen: at least pour it on from head to toe, the smell will not be sharp, but with the same soft, slightly vibrating, rounded sound. "Coco Noir Extra" distinguishes its mistress from the crowd, and you need to be ready for this. Are you capable of becoming the Queen of the Night, with a wreath of roses and jasmine on your head, walking proudly on the pavements of Paris?
Reviews on Extrait Chanel Coco Noir
100 ml bottle of this perfume extract, alas, is not on sale. And 50 milliliters will cost you at least 15 thousand rubles. But users do not consider this rather big price too high. After all, here we are dealing with real perfumes in the concentration of parfum. They are very persistent, their composition does not change over time, but sounds with overflows, revealing more and more new facets each time. Unlike "Coco Noir" sitting close to the skin, "Extra" has a long train that follows the hostess with a light wave, gentle and enveloping.
A small bottle closes securely, and it can serve as a decoration not only for a dressing table, but also for a lady's handbag. Gabrielle Chanel revealed the secret to using her company's perfume. "Apply perfume where you want to be kissed," she says. "That's where the sensual heart of the scent is best." This recommendation is especially valuable for owners of cold skin. But they can also wear the composition in the warm season. Jasmine with citrus fruits on their skin will sound refreshing and create a wonderful mood for the hostess and others.