Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit vs Noir Distillé
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cocoa 01 Collection SpiritChoose it for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Noir DistilléChoose it for a vanilla and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit4/7
Noir Distillé3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Noir Distillé
- Community sentiment
- Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit
- Longevity
- Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit
- Sillage & projection
- Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit
- Value for money
- Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit
- Versatility
- Noir Distillé
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Noir Distillé
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cocoa 01 Collection SpiritZaraNoir DistilléLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 43%Had 2%Want 55%
4.17/ 5 · 183 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%
Category winnerNoir DistilléRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
2%Hate
53 votes
44%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
183 votes
Category winnerCocoa 01 Collection SpiritMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCocoa 01 Collection Spirit
SillageCocoa 01 Collection Spirit
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCocoa 01 Collection SpiritBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcacao100%
warm spicy92%
coconut84%
woody77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
vanilla100%
whiskey90%
amber80%
woody70%
coconut60%
powdery50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and coconut
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Coconut
Heart
CacaoWhiskeyTobacco Leaf
Base
VanillaTruffleSandalwoodCedar
Notes
VanillaWhiskeyAmberCoconut
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Whiskey and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Noir Distillé, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring15
Summer12
Fall100
Winter79
Day46
Night100
Category winnerNoir DistilléMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,012
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#6,556
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Category winnerNoir DistilléHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCocoa 01 Collection Spirit is a gourmand fragrance built around cocoa powder and whiskey. This 2025 release features a creamy coconut opening that transitions into a boozy, tobacco-laced heart. It is a warm, adult-leaning scent designed for cold weather and evening wear, offering a distinct profile for those who enjoy…
Reviews →Noir Distillé by Le Monde Gourmand pairs a boozy burst of whiskey with dark vanilla and golden amber, softened by a creamy accent of coconut. The aroma opens with a sharp splash of grain alcohol and rich barrel spirit before settling into a sweet, powdery warmth. As it rests on the skin, the boozy bite recedes, leavin…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit or Noir Distillé?
Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit takes 4 of 7 categories. Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit is rated 4.26/5 from 53 votes; Noir Distillé is rated 4.17/5 from 183 votes. Choose Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Noir Distillé for a vanilla and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit or Noir Distillé?
Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit lasts longest (Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit 61/100, Noir Distillé 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit or Noir Distillé?
Projection is very close: Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit 50/100, Noir Distillé 48/100 for sillage.
Do Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit and Noir Distillé smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and coconut accords. Common notes include Coconut, Whiskey and Vanilla.
Is Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit or Noir Distillé better for summer or winter?
For summer, Noir Distillé is the stronger pick. For winter, Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit is the stronger pick. Noir Distillé suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit and Noir Distillé?
Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit has top notes of Coconut, heart notes of Cacao, Whiskey and Tobacco Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Truffle, Sandalwood and Cedar. Noir Distillé features Vanilla, Whiskey, Amber and Coconut.
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