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Noir Distillé vs Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit

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

Updated 236 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Noir Distillé

    Choose it for a vanilla and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit

    Choose it for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Noir Distillé3/7
Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit4/7
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
Noir DistilléLe Monde Gourmand
Cocoa 01 Collection SpiritZara
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 183 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%
4.26/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 43%Had 2%Want 55%
Category winnerNoir DistilléRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

183 votes

40%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerCocoa 01 Collection SpiritMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityCocoa 01 Collection Spirit

SillageCocoa 01 Collection Spirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value86
Category winnerCocoa 01 Collection SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
whiskey90%
amber80%
woody70%
coconut60%
powdery50%
cacao100%
warm spicy92%
coconut84%
woody77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Coconut
Heart
CacaoWhiskeyTobacco Leaf
Base
VanillaTruffleSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Whiskey and Coconut. Durations are only published for Noir Distillé, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring15
Summer12
Fall100
Winter79
Day46
Night100
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNoir DistilléMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex36
Women59
Men62
Unisex36
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#12,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNoir DistilléHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Cocoa 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 →
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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Noir Distillé or Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit?

Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit takes 4 of 7 categories. Noir Distillé is rated 4.17/5 from 183 votes; Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit is rated 4.26/5 from 53 votes. Choose Noir Distillé for a vanilla and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Noir Distillé or Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit?

Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit lasts longest (Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit 61/100, Noir Distillé 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noir Distillé or Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit?

Projection is very close: Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit 50/100, Noir Distillé 48/100 for sillage.

Do Noir Distillé and Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and coconut accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Whiskey and Coconut.

Is Noir Distillé or Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit 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 Noir Distillé and Cocoa 01 Collection Spirit?

Noir Distillé features Vanilla, Whiskey, Amber and Coconut. 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.

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