Neonatura Cocoon

I recently have had some inquiries about this little gem, and I realized I've never done a review yet. I have a tad too many perfumes at the moment..and most of them I love..so it's hard to review everything. But I will say, that I've had this in a big bottle forever now.. it's ancient, really. I still have it not because I don't like it, cause I love it.. but for a Yves Roches, it's seriously strong! That's the first thing i'll say and the best thing about it IMO. one spritz and you're set for the night! Yes, night--- i' would definitely put this into night wear category. As for the scent itself...it's stunning. I get a LOT of cocoa from this obviously.. vanilla..and very strong IMO is the patchouli, but I don't see others getting strong patch like I do. But that's why I love it! This wouldn't be the same without the patchouli. it would be like a lot of other frags out there.. nothing amazing. I get a little green in the opening, and it just settles so nicely into the most divine cocoa. an earthy, natural cocoa --if that makes sense. sweet, warm. and fresh at the same time. It's kind of a paradox. The cocoa in this is somewhat comparable to Chocolovers, or an Al Rehab. And the closest thing I've found to this is Vanilla Noire from this line.. but none of those have the unique vibe and sentimental value to me like this one. Very simple set of notes, yes ..but it's simple perfection. And I've always loved the bottle. fits the scent very well. I will say, howvever, that I've never understood the name. It's kinda silly ... Cocoon is just a strange word lol. It's a beauty..and I'd never part with it. My bottle, which I've had about 06, still has at least 40% left. so I still have many years to enjoy this lovely scent. It's going to suck when I run out... as I see bottles on eBay now for about 200$. Sheesh!

Why, oh why, oh why Yves Rocher? Why have stopped making this?! Yves Rocher fragrances rarely impress me- most of them are too over the top, white floral, or too bright- I like my perfumes sexy, sultry, woodsy, and oriental, when the latter is done right. Neonatura Cocoon was, for me, the exception- it was all the aforementioned good things, yet still managed to be on the delicate side. Both the perfume and the perfume solid were delicious, and I would still be wearing it if they still made it. If you're a perfume lover, or have trouble finding scents that are both sweet & musky but not overpoweing, it would be well worth buying a decant or the odd ebay auction bottle, because it simply is that good- but it runs expensive by the bottle (well over a $100), and is a bit like torture, given that you'll only ever be able to use a spritz for very special occassions. But it is sweet torture, nonetheless. The closes thing Yves Rocher has to it is their Vanilla Noire. I haven't really found anything too comparable anywhere else, but I keep scanning the reviews to see if anyone else has. It's only downside it that it doesn't have the greatest staying power, and layering it can take it from that uniquely delicate scent to overpowering.

Neonatura Cocoon was one of the best fragrances Yves Rocher ever had and it's really a shame they discontinued it. When it was new it reminded me of Angel without the polarizing notes, but now that I got a sample again I think comparison this doesn't make much sense at all - I might have made it back then because there weren't as many sweet patchouli fragrances around as there are nowadays. This smells like high quality milk chocolate, bright, deep golden vanilla and an earthy, slightly dusty patchouli. It has a powdery texture, but is also very gourmand, without being overly sweet. It was marketed to women, but my husband once sprayed something from my sample box on himself as a joke, and by chance it was this one and it smelled really delicious on him. So I'd say it's perfectly unisex for anyone who likes darker gourmands. Many compared the new Noveau Genre by YR to this one, but they're really not the same at all. Noveau Genre is darker and less vanillic. But I think if you liked Cocoon, NG is also worth a try. It's lovely and in the same category of scent. Therefore it might satisfy a craving for Cocoon, instead of paying the insane prices on eBay for a bottle of a fragrance that was once really cheap.

This is one of my top favorite Yves Rocher fragrances. Don't be fooled by the short list of notes, there's a lot more going on here than meets the eye. It's masterful blending of Coconut, Vanilla, and Patchouli never allows any one note to dominate. Instead: this seamless blend manages to allow the notes to enhance and complement each other--to the point where one will likely detect even more, (unlisted) notes created by the basic trio. This trio forms a symphony of notes on one's skin during the extensive drydown. I, too, can detect the cocoa note which is neither overly gourmand nor too powdery. A bit of honey and sandalwood also emerge on my skin. Excellent longevity (9-10 hours) and good sillage, and though this is one of my less expensive fragrances--men and women alike ask what I'm wearing. In fact: this is THE most complimented fragrance of my entire collection! If Cocoon was a fabric: I would liken it to mohair--the silky soft creation made from the hair of the Angora goat. Cocoon is the perfect name for this fragrance, as it seems to wrap me in sumptuous layers of welcome sanctuary in winter months. No butterflies to be seen yet, but Cocoon holds the promise of radiant, golden days to come.

What a find! A warm, inviting, unique & adorable scent that is reasonably priced & readily available :) On my skin it is soft, deep, dark & delicious, with good sillage & lasting power. However, the listed notes do not give the best scent-impression of how this delightful perfume actually smells on skin: imagine puncturing the foil on the tin of some quality, velvety cocoa.....that warm, dry, rich, thick & earthy, not-too-sweet scent that fills your nostrils is the exact same scent-sation that is the main body of this linear fragrance. If you do not like patchouli do not bother with this fragrance. I love to wear pure patchouli, & adore its sensual, earthy nature...but I can see this scaring away a lot of testers! Also, I have had nothing but good comments from others when I wear this scent: "Wow - I want to eat you up!" & "Mmm, who's wearing the gorgeous dark chocolate scent?". I have written the name on scores of slips of paper for people who have fallen under its spell - it is a real charmer of a fragrance! Cocoa straight from the tin made wearable....& an absolute staple in my wardrobe from now on! Bravo! :)