Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Anniversary vs Coco Noir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 11,619 ratings analysed

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #47,812 WoodyAmber

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61%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Coco Noir

Chanel

4.1311,616 votes

Rank #27,012 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coco Noir takes 2 of 2 categories.

Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.
Coco Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

Coco Noir2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Coco Noir
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coco Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Coco NoirChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.13/ 5 · 11,616 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

44%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

11,616 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCoco Noir

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value41

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumJasmineNarcissusPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodOlibanumTonka BeanVanilleWhite MuskClovesBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Geranium. Durations are only published for Coco Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men2

Unisex18

Women80

Date 38%Work 26%Casual 20%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,012

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake, Jacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoco NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandria Anniversary opens bright and sparkling, with citrus and aldehydes giving it a polished lift before softer florals and a resinous woody base take over. It reads as a layered unisex scent, fresh at first, then warmer, smoother, and slightly powdery as it settles.

Reviews →

Chanel Coco Noir takes the effervescent citrus sparkle of Coco Mademoiselle and submerges it into warm Venetian shadows. The first spray releases a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot that quickly cuts through the air. Do not rush it. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens into velvety rose…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alexandria Anniversary or Coco Noir?

Coco Noir takes 2 of 2 categories. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Coco Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 11,616 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Choose Coco Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Anniversary or Coco Noir?

Coco Noir lasts longest (Coco Noir 70/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria Anniversary and Coco Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Geranium.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or Coco Noir better for summer or winter?

Coco Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and Coco Noir?

Alexandria Anniversary has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope, Geranium and Labdanum, a base of Cashmere Wood, Frankincense, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood. Coco Noir has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Narcissus, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Olibanum and Tonka Bean.