HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Obsession vs Coco Noir
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Both perform at a similar level, but Obsession delivers it for noticeably less money — making it the better value pick. Choose Coco Noir only if you specifically prefer its note profile.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
84/100
Longevity
80/100
79/100
Sillage
72/100
34%
Day Wear
30%
66%
Night Wear
70%
26%
Spring
20%
9%
Summer
10%
30%
Autumn
35%
35%
Winter
35%
333
Value (lower price wins)
91
Obsession
Top
mandarin orange, bergamot, vanilla
Heart
jasmine, orange blossom, coriander
Base
amber, vanilla, musk
Coco Noir
Top
Grapefruit, Bergamot
Heart
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus
Base
Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
Shared Notes (3)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Obsession or Coco Noir better?
Both perform at a similar level, but Obsession delivers it for noticeably less money — making it the better value pick. Choose Coco Noir only if you specifically prefer its note profile.
Which lasts longer, Obsession or Coco Noir?
Obsession lasts longer. Obsession is rated very long lasting (10-12h) while Coco Noir is rated long lasting (7h - 9h).
Do Obsession and Coco Noir smell similar?
They share 3 notes: bergamot, vanilla, jasmine. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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