she wear mademoiselle and i can t get enough of that smell

I get that, too, from time to time. could hardly wait to get home and wash it off. Filed Under: perfume talk Tagged With: chanel, flanker, jacques polge. I agree. It sounds like you and I arent part of the teeming masses who made Coco Mlle so popular. It must be like rolling your tongue. Not even Bronze Goddess applied all over my body somewhere on Hawaiian vacation. A close one. What if the scent fails to impress me like it did on its last go-round? Ive been looking for a warmer weather fragrance, so I will at least get a sample for now to try on skin and see how it works. I moved onto the original Narciso Rodriguez For Her EDT after CM so I suppose I must like the woody musks even though I dont wear NR all that much either these days. I want to split!!! Top notes are Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pear and Pink Pepper; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Orris. Clearly too much time on my hands here. meh, she changes her mind all the time ok guys, will do that Ill have to test it on my skin first, though. Ugh. But that was because it doesnt last or smell very strong. To a certain extent perhaps Beige also, but it doesnt really impress me enough to buy a FB. (I can only do the right). Too much musk is also nothing for me in a perfume. 22 is in the top 10. September 2022 I often smell it on young women, I often smell it on professional women, and I often smell it way too well. But she IS a hugger and yesterday after one such friendly hug, her Coco Mlle mixed with my LUSH Breath of God, and for an hour afterward I felt wretchedly nauseous. Oh, and calling Luca Mr. Can a Loss of Taste and Smell Be a Symptom of COVID-19? I dont get screechy or bug spray, thank goodness. When I think of the Chanels, I choose to mentally omit this and Chance. (Not that I really have eyebrows, but thats a whole other thing. I sniffed Coco Mlle in Sephora recently on paper and thought it was nice so I got a sample (love those Sephora spray samples!). 5 campaigns certainly moves that line as far away from old lady as it possibly could without relegating it to, in my opinion, the almost juvenile associations I make with the blank prettiness of Kiera Knightly. and some real beauties (right there with you on 31 Rue Cambon and Bois des Iles). Now, I feel like you, Angela still quite like to smell it in passing on others but wouldnt wear it myself. <3 U <3. SOOO jealous of Daisys Spock eyebrow ability. I guess Chanel tried Nicole Kidman for No. Who knows, maybe one day Ill give the Mlle. I too found it to be infested with a bug spray- like smell;The industrial strength kind that professional exterminators use. I have a few that are always acceptable and thats good since I cant bear to walk out the door without perfume.itd be like leaving without pants on! All rights reserved. I lightly spritzed on my wrist, not expecting to like it at all after reading this. Impaired smell can be temporary or permanent. (And we wont even talk about Chance Eau Fraiche) They arent bad, they just arent Chanel to me. It is just not as polished as the other fantastic Chanels. Another one I love from the LE line is Bel Respiro. I ended up buying it 4 years ago when I sprayed it in the mall then held my 3 month old baby and after my husband took the baby and said how good she smelled :)). I am wondering, and leaning on your expertise if maybe you could help me? but Coco Mademoiselle has youth and fruitiness. I dont know about reformulations, but I wouldnt be surprised. Anyone with similar perfume experience?What other perfumes did you notice and went back to over the past decade?I loved Mediterranean,Mark Jacobss and Parkers Lovely. Bois des Iles is one of my top 3 favorites of all time, and No. I was hit with the initial scent before she sat down and proceeded to spend the next hour (glad I no longer have to do that commute) growing more and more nauseous while the people around me discretely covered their noses. Funny about Light Blue, too I have a coworker that wears it, and some days she smells really pleasant, all citrusy-clean. And the new ads with Kiera in that beautiful red dress dont hurt either! They both have pretty good staying power, but Coco smells kinda mature on me. mayoclinic.com/health/loss-of-smell/MY00408, This Is What Its Like to Live Without Your Sense of Smell, Here's Why COVID-19 Impacts Your Ability to Smell, Loss of Smell Associated with Milder COVID-19 Cases. I think if you love Cuir de Russie, you should go for it. It sounds like you wear Coco Mlle very well! Theres a bit of embarrassment in her tone. Subscribe to followup comments via email. All Absolutely! Older women wear a lot of #5 and Estee Lauder stuff, so I dont really smell to much of the C.M. Its sort of a clich among my friends that whenever you want to get my attention, wear Coco Mademoiselle. CM smells good on clothes on the second day after wearing. My relationship with Coco Mademoiselle has cooled off even more since I last smelled and reviewed it. I used to hop on public transit every day and while the usual odor of mild annoyance is an appropriate enough backdrop, a woman who had a particularly affectionate view of Coco Mademoiselle sat beside me. BTW, RusticDove, Im happy to purchase the $200 bottle and make the split for you. This just seems like another in the parade of Angel offshoot perfumes, perhaps distilled down a bit that fruity patch that became so prevalent after Angel. Woods and spice would be ideal. I am one of the C Mlle wearing horde. The complete tag index, 4 January ~ damage poll funny how fragrance translates like that-I just got some Tocca Brigitte which I think I read is supposed to be in honor of sexy, feminine, movie legend Brigitte Bardot (?) I was so pleased Im a bit sentimental about fragrances, and Id be so sad if one of my college fragrances turned on me, even if I no longer want to wear it all that often. Youre so right, Coco Mlle hits you in the face and doesnt let go. Thats a sort of milestone in itselfyour first scrubber! Will I like it again if I give it another try, and am I willing to risk wasting a day of perfume if I dont like it? Loss of smell can occur due to problems in the nose, brain, or nervous system. I hear your plea! and she put some on in the airport duty free a couple of weeks ago and it jus went vile I said do NOT get that, I made her try Miss Dior Cherie because its similar to Coco Mlle and Id hate for her to have a bottle of Coco Mlle and then try Miss Cherie and like it more. I do want to own a Chanel though. We avoid using tertiary references. It still smells just fine to me. This makes it difficult to choose a scent in the morning! Must be the juice. I recall one day last summer when I made it all the way to the grocery store before realizing I had no perfume on!! She looked really concerned but put on a brave face and emerged 45 minutes later to wish me luck as she headed out the door with a strong trail of Coco Mademoiselle following her. Other conditions that can cause impaired smell include: dementia (memory loss), such as Alzheimer's. neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease. I hope that refund comes soon, then! Coco Mlle was my first scrubber! I was trying hard not to make it obvious that it was bothering me, but my sinuses have gone crazy since moving to a place covered in flora, fauna and other things that enjoy pollination. It really illustrates art for arts sake and money for Gods sake. 5 and Eau Premiere, and shes over 40. There are some other good leathers out there, too, for less $$. I tried either 18 or 19 once, but found top note too purfumey or whiffy, if that makes scentssense. It was during college yes, and it was also a fragrance I will always associate with fun nights in Nolas French Quarter. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. That is a good skill. Wow. Very French. Im attempting to decide whether to buy this one or the original Coco. I was in my early 20s and it was my first Chanel. A big gold necklace, a mohawkyes, I can see it! though the musky-patchy drydown is less than ideal. Despite its potency, there are still people who think Coco Mademoiselle needs to be sprayed more than . Funny how these things work. Bought it (duty free) from seeing it on the dresser of a friend I very much admired. Hey, if you get bored with your life now, you could go on the road with the circus! Or maybe I just notice them more. Allure, too, it seems. Well, I think a man could wear it. !psand dont worry, elderly is not in the 40 or 50s!! Jacques Polge really does have his hands full, I guess. I like Coco Mlle on other people, but it just doesnt smell good on me. CM on the other hand, was everything I wanted CoCo to be and more. Do you have or have you recently had allergies? Initially it is pretty sharp and crisp, but then it gets really masculine and sexy on me. For some reason, Coco Mademoiselle is a particularly potent fragrance. Wow, great! tumors in the . I smell a fair amount of Angel here, but it seems like Light Blue, Coco Mlle, and Flowerbomb get more play. Chanel was really clever to package it in the classic No. I felt pretty nauseous after finishing the interview in the room swimming in Coco Mademoiselle. Im hesitating between giving it to a trashy sister-in-law who thinks anything melon-noted from Vickies Secret is haute couture and a wonderful mother in law who I love but who seriously, seriously overspritzes her White Linen (were talking 4 to 8 spritzes each time she wears it) it smells lovely on her, and WL is one of my Favorite Perfumes of All Times (I wore it for a while when a young teenager), but its just TOO MUCH on her. I dont wear it at all any more and never did wear Light Blue. Oh yes, absolutely! And then theres the other dilemma. Has done for a couple of years now, and I still like to give her a good sniff-over when we hug. Its nice to know youre not alone, huh? Thanks for this timely public service announcement. the 20 minute trip home was almost more than I could take. When I try to do the rightI end up doing a Groucho Marx thingwhich I can do very well and quite quicklywhich was very entertaining to my daughter when she was little. and she may have a few bottle of Givenchy Amirage. 5 came in fifth, and Armani Acqua di Gio pour Homme was number one.). Since I live in the rural west, I seldom encounter anyone who actually wears perfume, so I dont have to worry about smelling like everyone else. Bad memory: getting drunk in the streets. Its a symptom of several medical conditions and may be temporary or permanent. See, here are three things Ive noticed with Coco Mademoiselle. Nicole Leigh Aaronson, MD, MBA, CPE, FACS, FAAP, Septorhinoplasty: Everything You Need to Know. Thats so funnynot at all what I would have expected. That sweet patchouli/musky drydown is my favorite part. It must be genetic though as my toddler can already involuntarily raise just one of hers. Id gladly pay 100ml for $100. On certain days, a perfume can smell like a holy grail, and on other days, it can be meh. I know what you mean about Chanel scents being particular, but theyre so nice to have samples of just for reference, if nothing else. When possible, avoid people who have colds or the flu. KEWL! Up until recently, I thought of it as the generic womens version of Acqua di Gio. Ive done that, and I still dont know which one to pick. Cheap thrills I wonder if its genetic? I swear Im not drunk, just distracted. It does smell more perfumey and sophisticated than us early-20somethings usually go for; Lacoste Pink, Burberry Brit, and Angel, or others along those lines, are what I smell most often on my female counterparts. You might like Egoiste. but I perfur parfums over colongne any day! I think it is genetic but possibly not dominanteveryone in my family can do it, but no one in the CEOs family.my daughter is very disappointed to not have any Spock-eyebrow abilities. Such a grown up scent. I dont care too much for the C. N5 bottle. I truly hope that the real reason I havent yet purchased CM is NOT because I am 43. I really love it! 2. But for most days I spend several minutes getting bottles out and sniffing to see which flicks that ahhh button in my brain for the day. to my nose. Keeping a humidifier in your home can loosen mucus and help relieve congestion. I like CM once in a while (and Im 41!) *shudders*. Does anyone else have that problem? I think youre going *with* the flow, really. For my part, although I enjoy catching whiffs of it on others, I'd be happy never to wear it again. Im glad you found Coco, at least. moi aussi. Yup. I love Cuir de Russie, but am not going to plunk down the dough for that one anytime soon. This and Chance Eau Fraiche are the only Chanel scents I like, and Im really considering getting this. Good idea, Angela! Whenever I go out, its AngelAngelAngel. but she hates Miss Dior Cherie (edp) so I dont have to worry about that lol. Sounds like you need to wear them side by side for a day and see what you think. .). hehe. Bring back Catherine Deneuve! That said, I do love me regular Coco, which I think I dismissed back then as being too old lady, especially as I used to have an elderly neighbor who bathed in it. Nice analogy! In the same article, "industry insiders" guessed Coco Mademoiselle might earn as much as $15 million its first year. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our. Jesus, that last part makes no sense! I am one of those people who wears Coco Mlle very well. I suppose what your friend doesnt know cant hurt her, but it sounds like you need to order a set for yourself! Wash your hands after touching public areas. One of the librarians I work with, an elegantly-appointed woman in her 50s with VERY refined personal style, wears Coco Mlle. I am wondering if it would be really bad for me to smell them all before I give it to her (the reason I got it for her rather than myself is because I dont generally find Chanel fragrances me but she does . I have a bottle of it, mostly full, kicking around but I dont wear it very often or at all. I didnt think it was awful, just bland. I am sorry I did not contact you directly, but perhaps Daisy can fill you in. Does Having Narrower than Typical Nasal Passages Pose Health Risks? well, I never get what other people get from fragrances.Im weird, I guess. I wore CM when it first came out. A little bit., Shoot. Shes smelling her wrist now. Another candidate had just entered the room. Hi Miss Kitty- To answer your question from Saturdays post, I beleive Daisy is interested in organizing a split of the PW Classic.After the new year is best we agreed, due to the holidays. Hey there Perfumegeek and Karin lets go for it! I wear it very lightly, no need in choking people. Well, the refund came and I bought Cuir de Lancome (and three others) from one of the discounters. I got my best friend a sampler of LE from perfumed Court but I have yet to recieve the package. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Once again I havent found a Chanel I can wera but I am thinking I need to get a decant of Bois de Iles. I reviewed Chanel Coco Mademoiselle in the Eau de Parfum, from a decant taken from a bottle purchased in mid-2008. Amirage annoys me now, Im sure theyve reformulated it because I liked a better on her when she had a bottle (about 5years ago ???) Normally, I like musk just fine. Go figure! But still, she doesnt read that way. Ill be sticking with original Coco, which is one of my all-time faves, anyway. Coco Mademoiselle has continued to hold its ground. T made me snort coffee up my nose.:). Chanel definitely has its fragrances sorted by age/income: the younger/poorer; the regular stable of No. (This was in 2002, ohdear.) There is that musky-patchouli base to consider, thoughwith the right swagger in my step, who knows? Another year or so later, I was at work and a coworker came in wearing it. When Chance came out all I thought was it was a lighter vesion of Coco M. Thats good information, that Coco Mlle EdP changes over time. Doesnt Mr. T just seem like a natural? However, in Women's Wear Daily1 before Coco Mademoiselle launched, Chanel's "Vice President of fragrance and internet marketing"2 said Coco Mademoiselle could double Coco's business. They sell it in Marshalls 1.7oz for $25. I have fond memories of Chanel #5 because it was given to me by my first boyfriend when I was a mere child really, and it was MUCH too sophisticated for me. Autumn would be a nice season for Coco Mlle. My only hesitation was the neutered patchouli (I like the full bore patch!). I am basically a floral woody-musk girl. But after having it on for a while, it would make me actually feel queasy and I never fell queasy. but I still want to smell them all). (2011). and on me it dries down quite masculine !!! See, I dont actually hate Coco Mademoiselle. I had a hard time describing how I felt about CM, because I definitely dont like it on me, and yet I really do like smelling it in passing on others. I can do both my eyebrows if I want. You know the first time I smelled this, I thought it smelled okay in the bottle, gave myself a spritz and then went on with holiday shopping at the mall. This perfume is really good fresh, with a new bottle.. but after some time the EDP is too strong for me. I think I surprised her when I asked if it was Coco Mademoiselle, and surprised myself by not only not wanting to hang myself, but actually liking it -on her-. I got an identical dry down from Chance and Coco Mademoiselle. 22 or Beige much. It all seems pretty thoughtful. Is it my nose, is it different stages of the scent, is it heaviness of application, is it her skin? October 2022 Too much on mepepper, burnt sugared apricots and vetiver extremebut faint and beautiful on her; very dry, crisp and chiffon-like. And a fair amount of Prada and Flowerbomb. I hope you're right, Mr. T. That said, sales figures show I'm in the minority. I gave it to my best friend (same one I got the LE sampler for). Bromley S. (2000). Id split with you if you want How do we go about doing thisIve never split a perfume with anyone before. Ive always thought it was the patch, but maybe its the musk like you said. i like it, but could never wear it. Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel is a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Coco Mademoiselle was launched in 2001. I cant remember ever smelling Exclamation, although I could draw you a picture of the bottle right now. My sister wears Coco Mlle very nicely. It drives me crazy. Not, of course, until after I give it another sniff, bc now Im wondering if my nose was off that day. My addy is chemstgeek at gmail dot com (just in case). I just like fragrances for the joy they provide. Ive had my bottle of Coco edp in the classic bottle for 18 yrs. I just spit hot cocoa! Strangely enough, I also like it in passing on others, but I would never buy it based on how it smells on my own skin. Your email address will not be published. Heres the moral of this shaggy dog tale, Coco Mademoiselle is strong stuff. ooooI bet nobody messed with your gramma! Jacques Polge, Chanel's house perfumer, created Coco Mademoiselle, and it was released the spring of 2001. not fair! today, i finally sampled coco..edp on left hand and extrait on right..but then.the shisheido counter fINALLY had MKK soi sprayed that all around my neck and heck, i cannot smell any notes of coco..just a whole lot of musc and skank and am enjoying that, I just threw that split desire out into the universe and look what happened! nearly all Chanel perfumes make me think they are for rich old ladies. I hope you got yourself a bottle and have been wearing it happily. Sharviss, I thank you from the depths of my perfumista soul. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. hey, Kalynna I can send you samples of both with your split of HV, and Im hoping to get the HV in the mail really soon (or Im going to go nuts from waiting!). I catch a hint of peach in it, too. Youre one of the lucky ones. What treatments are available for impaired smell? =(. I dont like it, but Im in your age group, I suspect, and our formative Chanel years were probably defined by Carol Bouquet and Esther whats her name with the big lips for No. Flowerbomb. Pretty bottle, though. I agree that over 40s might be likely to have found their favorites, although I grew up in a home largely devoid of perfume and spent many years surrounding by the scent-sensitive, so I have some catching up to do. In the end, I got the call telling me the company went with someone more experienced with print advertising as opposed to what I do and I went on my merry way. She was so elegant, but so confident and easy. They say its too herbal. It has to have been used before. Youre righttesting it is best. Its not my cup of tea but I think shell really like it. lolI embrace my own element of weirdness but sometimes I do get wildly different results from perfume. Not only that, I really looove the bottle. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. What do you think of Beige, No. Get a sample and try it on your own skin HKMom. I was actually worried it wouldnt be enough.. So yep, I definitely get where youre coming from on this one. I had a sample of Letre aime pour femme, by Divine. I also think that being an oily skinned brunette somehow makes it easier for me to pull off a lot of the more masculine scents that I wear. Good luck! Oh well, the fun is in the search! Perhaps we can somehow get the army of Coco Mademoiselle wearers to switch to other Jacques Polge creations for the house of Chanel (Sycomore, Bel Respiro and Beige, perhaps?? I just smelled it on a test strip and it smells like playtex tampons and febreeze. Im in the big leagues now!!!!! Angela: Im sure I have a vial of this somewhere, but I dont think Ill be scrambling to find it any time soon. I love that about the universe. When it first came out, I noticed her hoarding the scent strips and raving about it constantly. Another instance of Coco Mademoiselle abuse occurred during a commute to work. I love Keira Knightley and I love the commercial for this. 100 Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, Chanel Le Lion de Chanel ~ fragrance review, Rgime des Fleurs Chlo Sevigny Little Flower, 100 fragrances every perfumista should try, And 25 more fragrances every perfumista should smell, 50 masculine fragrances every perfumista should try, 26 vintage fragrances every perfumista should try, 25 rose fragrances every perfumista should try, How to make fragrance last through the day, Fragrance concentrations: sorting it all out, On reformulations, or why your favorite perfume doesnt smell like it used to. I just ordered my first Mademoiselle EDP after sampling it over the past 2 years. Other conditions that can cause impaired smell include: Certain prescription medications, like antibiotics and high blood pressure medications, can also alter your sense of taste or smell. I was browsing at Ulta before a date once and gave myself a hearty spritz.as soon as I got to the car I knew I had made a mistake. . It seems like everything geared towards my age group (Im 22) is so LOUD! Chanel really does have a range. But new, A new study finds that roughly 86 percent of people with COVID-19 lose their sense of smell. It relieves stress, is fun, and has allowed me to learn so much about fragrances and the perfume industry since I started this blog. I might have to research my honeymoon locale and see if they have a perfume store there. Coco doesnt get as spicy it gets sweeter, more of a comfort scent. (another cool thing for your resume) because this is EXACTLY how I feel about CM. Good memory: an crashing an open house wedding at an awesome jazz club called Vaughans. Im so glad Coco Mlle is great on you! The fact that youre here, reading about perfume and presumably sampling it to come up with your own conclusions, says a lot. They really have a vice president for that? Collector bottles Im grateful for NST (and other wonderful blogs) for helping me learn more about whats out thereso thank you and all the other contributors for your terrific articles! I cant do it either. I particularly liked the phrase high-pitched floral SMACK! and also have to agree with the screechiness and profoundly irritating and considering the popularity (big $$) of this one , I thought I was just missing it somehowin spite of an SA assuring me that it was just wonderful .its times like that, that make me glad for my Spock-eyebrow ability. Theres no sure way to prevent the loss of smell. I'll take Coco, Bois des Iles, and Cuir de Russie, please. 5s a good, solid run over the holidays, and although I can admire them, I certainly dont want to wear them. Maybe you shoud give it a try, it also depends on the skin chemistry. But not without remembering how the tiny interview room reeked of Coco Mademoiselle or the three creative directors who were fanning their noses when I walked in on them. Ill have to look for that ad! Great! Call your doctor if you have difficulty smelling. Ive never revisited the fragrance and I really should now that its much more appropriate for me. My mum, for instance, never evolved past them. Required fields are marked *. I love the way you describe it. Oh, Angela, I am SO glad you wrote about this! According to Basenotes, Safari is still in production, although I had thought it was discontinued, maybe because Ive seen it so much at Marshalls. I think Id have ended up hating most of my favorites if I had to spend an hour in a company of somebody abusing it. Thanks, Angela, for addressing the subject of marketing in your post. It sounds like Coco Mlle is ideal on your mother! Hm, then maybe it *is* dominant. Cuir de Lancome is definitely not Cuir de RussieI find it sweeter and smoother, without the signature Chanel aldehydic kick. This, however, smells divine. In certain cases, its a sign of a more serious underlying issue. Nasal congestion is another term for a stuffy nose. What more do you need to say? Chanel is interestingsuch a bifurcated line. Interesting! It sounds like youve found some fragrances that really work for you! As someone for whom lemon is the kiss of death, I am nonetheless happy to smell Chance on my GF, who is 53 (! I like it initially, then it gets to be way too much for me. Top notes are Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Opoponax. It must be pretty good, huh? They can also help determine if an abnormal growth or tumor in the brain is altering your sense of smell. The people around you probably love smelling it on you, too. I hadnt worn it in years until I decided to revisit it last week. Wash your hands frequently throughout the day. Decongestants and OTC antihistamines can help relieve nasal congestion caused by allergies. 5 ads, and Ines de la Fressange and Vanessa Paradis for Coco. Oddly enough, a combination of all of those fragrances is exactly how I would describe Coco Mademoiselle; theres the sccreeching, lime-green grassiness, the nectary peach roses and earthy, gravelly patchouli. The NPD Group, a market research firm, listed it as the third best selling fragrance in the United States in 2008. I just couldnt wear it now. Selecting perfume in the morning is always a difficult / time consuming task. As for Vanessa Paradiswell, she got Johnny Depp. I guess that translate as sexy to the fruity floral crowd? lol. Youve got the gene, or you dont. Diviation? One lady passed by my husband and he said to me did you smell her cologne and of course I did not. This is queen of my parfum and Eau de Parfum s I think that Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and miss cherie Dior are similar Chanel Coco Mademoiselle is more grown up and miss cherie dior is a really sweet versions I love them both I always get compliments and phone numbers when I where these! Our editor completed a hands-on review of their products and reputation. Other days, shes a walking chemical spill. I cant stay with it long enough to wait for the musk. ), Left eyebrow only. Nice! Im approaching the hating this stuff level with Coco Mademoiselle. I only did four sprays. ok..so the moral is..keep all our perfumes for ever just in caseoh boy i am so doomed!! The curse of Coco!! My Chanels No. Oh, Good God, Angela. And too my detriment, like the more girly scents, so that makes it hard to find a Chanel. The fragrance just doesnt like playing nice, I guess. It sounds like you and Coco Mlle are a great match. 5, Coco, etc. I love a good, strong fragrance as much as the next smellies fan, but theres something to be said for exercising a bit of restraint. 4 February ~ winter reading poll. What a great gift! Although I wear feminines routinely, Im not sure Id have the guts to waft around in a cloud of Mademoiselle. I often smell it on young women, I often smell it on professional women, and I often smell it way too well. Smell and taste disorders: A primary care approach. I so prefer the original Coco, even the reformulated. Perhaps a heavier application would make a difference. All rights reserved. In Perfumes: the A-Z Guide, Luca Turin writes that Chanel Coco Mademoiselle was a quickly assembled flanker, and its success surprised Chanel. I personally love CM as a fragrance. If youve been sampling it for two years, and it draws you so much that you sneak sniffs when no one is looking, then you definitely need a bottle! (ya gotta let these SAs know where they stand), guys..i can do the spock eyebrow with the left..the whole three leaf clover tongue thingy and..i can move my ears without anything else on my face!!! Your review made me go back and give it a 2nd look with my far more sophisticated nose. In a traditional tarot card deck of 78 cards, we find romance, love and intimacy sprinkled throughout many of the cards. Theres the mainstream stuff like this and the boring Chanel 5 Eau Premiere (why?) Nice! Its nice to wake up in the morning and reach for a perfume you really love to wear. The impairment is usually a distorted sense of smell rather than a complete inability to smell. Its amazing how well a scent can bring back memories! Know which one to pick or so later, I guess see what you think Fraiche ) they arent,. For my part, although I wear feminines routinely, Im happy to purchase $. Enough to wait for the joy they provide really should now that its much more appropriate for in... 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I get that, too, from time to time. could hardly wait to get home and wash it off. Filed Under: perfume talk Tagged With: chanel, flanker, jacques polge. I agree. It sounds like you and I arent part of the teeming masses who made Coco Mlle so popular. It must be like rolling your tongue. Not even Bronze Goddess applied all over my body somewhere on Hawaiian vacation. A close one. What if the scent fails to impress me like it did on its last go-round? Ive been looking for a warmer weather fragrance, so I will at least get a sample for now to try on skin and see how it works. I moved onto the original Narciso Rodriguez For Her EDT after CM so I suppose I must like the woody musks even though I dont wear NR all that much either these days. I want to split!!! Top notes are Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pear and Pink Pepper; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Orris. Clearly too much time on my hands here. meh, she changes her mind all the time ok guys, will do that Ill have to test it on my skin first, though. Ugh. But that was because it doesnt last or smell very strong. To a certain extent perhaps Beige also, but it doesnt really impress me enough to buy a FB. (I can only do the right). Too much musk is also nothing for me in a perfume. 22 is in the top 10. September 2022 I often smell it on young women, I often smell it on professional women, and I often smell it way too well. But she IS a hugger and yesterday after one such friendly hug, her Coco Mlle mixed with my LUSH Breath of God, and for an hour afterward I felt wretchedly nauseous. Oh, and calling Luca Mr. Can a Loss of Taste and Smell Be a Symptom of COVID-19? I dont get screechy or bug spray, thank goodness. When I think of the Chanels, I choose to mentally omit this and Chance. (Not that I really have eyebrows, but thats a whole other thing. I sniffed Coco Mlle in Sephora recently on paper and thought it was nice so I got a sample (love those Sephora spray samples!). 5 campaigns certainly moves that line as far away from old lady as it possibly could without relegating it to, in my opinion, the almost juvenile associations I make with the blank prettiness of Kiera Knightly. and some real beauties (right there with you on 31 Rue Cambon and Bois des Iles). Now, I feel like you, Angela still quite like to smell it in passing on others but wouldnt wear it myself. <3 U <3. SOOO jealous of Daisys Spock eyebrow ability. I guess Chanel tried Nicole Kidman for No. Who knows, maybe one day Ill give the Mlle. I too found it to be infested with a bug spray- like smell;The industrial strength kind that professional exterminators use. I have a few that are always acceptable and thats good since I cant bear to walk out the door without perfume.itd be like leaving without pants on! All rights reserved. I lightly spritzed on my wrist, not expecting to like it at all after reading this. Impaired smell can be temporary or permanent. (And we wont even talk about Chance Eau Fraiche) They arent bad, they just arent Chanel to me. It is just not as polished as the other fantastic Chanels. Another one I love from the LE line is Bel Respiro. I ended up buying it 4 years ago when I sprayed it in the mall then held my 3 month old baby and after my husband took the baby and said how good she smelled :)). I am wondering, and leaning on your expertise if maybe you could help me? but Coco Mademoiselle has youth and fruitiness. I dont know about reformulations, but I wouldnt be surprised. Anyone with similar perfume experience?What other perfumes did you notice and went back to over the past decade?I loved Mediterranean,Mark Jacobss and Parkers Lovely. Bois des Iles is one of my top 3 favorites of all time, and No. I was hit with the initial scent before she sat down and proceeded to spend the next hour (glad I no longer have to do that commute) growing more and more nauseous while the people around me discretely covered their noses. Funny about Light Blue, too I have a coworker that wears it, and some days she smells really pleasant, all citrusy-clean. And the new ads with Kiera in that beautiful red dress dont hurt either! They both have pretty good staying power, but Coco smells kinda mature on me. mayoclinic.com/health/loss-of-smell/MY00408, This Is What Its Like to Live Without Your Sense of Smell, Here's Why COVID-19 Impacts Your Ability to Smell, Loss of Smell Associated with Milder COVID-19 Cases. I think if you love Cuir de Russie, you should go for it. It sounds like you wear Coco Mlle very well! Theres a bit of embarrassment in her tone. Subscribe to followup comments via email. All Absolutely! Older women wear a lot of #5 and Estee Lauder stuff, so I dont really smell to much of the C.M. Its sort of a clich among my friends that whenever you want to get my attention, wear Coco Mademoiselle. CM smells good on clothes on the second day after wearing. My relationship with Coco Mademoiselle has cooled off even more since I last smelled and reviewed it. I used to hop on public transit every day and while the usual odor of mild annoyance is an appropriate enough backdrop, a woman who had a particularly affectionate view of Coco Mademoiselle sat beside me. BTW, RusticDove, Im happy to purchase the $200 bottle and make the split for you. This just seems like another in the parade of Angel offshoot perfumes, perhaps distilled down a bit that fruity patch that became so prevalent after Angel. Woods and spice would be ideal. I am one of the C Mlle wearing horde. The complete tag index, 4 January ~ damage poll funny how fragrance translates like that-I just got some Tocca Brigitte which I think I read is supposed to be in honor of sexy, feminine, movie legend Brigitte Bardot (?) I was so pleased Im a bit sentimental about fragrances, and Id be so sad if one of my college fragrances turned on me, even if I no longer want to wear it all that often. Youre so right, Coco Mlle hits you in the face and doesnt let go. Thats a sort of milestone in itselfyour first scrubber! Will I like it again if I give it another try, and am I willing to risk wasting a day of perfume if I dont like it? Loss of smell can occur due to problems in the nose, brain, or nervous system. I hear your plea! and she put some on in the airport duty free a couple of weeks ago and it jus went vile I said do NOT get that, I made her try Miss Dior Cherie because its similar to Coco Mlle and Id hate for her to have a bottle of Coco Mlle and then try Miss Cherie and like it more. I do want to own a Chanel though. We avoid using tertiary references. It still smells just fine to me. This makes it difficult to choose a scent in the morning! Must be the juice. I recall one day last summer when I made it all the way to the grocery store before realizing I had no perfume on!! She looked really concerned but put on a brave face and emerged 45 minutes later to wish me luck as she headed out the door with a strong trail of Coco Mademoiselle following her. Other conditions that can cause impaired smell include: dementia (memory loss), such as Alzheimer's. neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease. I hope that refund comes soon, then! Coco Mlle was my first scrubber! I was trying hard not to make it obvious that it was bothering me, but my sinuses have gone crazy since moving to a place covered in flora, fauna and other things that enjoy pollination. It really illustrates art for arts sake and money for Gods sake. 5 and Eau Premiere, and shes over 40. There are some other good leathers out there, too, for less $$. I tried either 18 or 19 once, but found top note too purfumey or whiffy, if that makes scentssense. It was during college yes, and it was also a fragrance I will always associate with fun nights in Nolas French Quarter. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. That is a good skill. Wow. Very French. Im attempting to decide whether to buy this one or the original Coco. I was in my early 20s and it was my first Chanel. A big gold necklace, a mohawkyes, I can see it! though the musky-patchy drydown is less than ideal. Despite its potency, there are still people who think Coco Mademoiselle needs to be sprayed more than . Funny how these things work. Bought it (duty free) from seeing it on the dresser of a friend I very much admired. Hey, if you get bored with your life now, you could go on the road with the circus! Or maybe I just notice them more. Allure, too, it seems. Well, I think a man could wear it. !psand dont worry, elderly is not in the 40 or 50s!! Jacques Polge really does have his hands full, I guess. I like Coco Mlle on other people, but it just doesnt smell good on me. CM on the other hand, was everything I wanted CoCo to be and more. Do you have or have you recently had allergies? Initially it is pretty sharp and crisp, but then it gets really masculine and sexy on me. For some reason, Coco Mademoiselle is a particularly potent fragrance. Wow, great! tumors in the . I smell a fair amount of Angel here, but it seems like Light Blue, Coco Mlle, and Flowerbomb get more play. Chanel was really clever to package it in the classic No. I felt pretty nauseous after finishing the interview in the room swimming in Coco Mademoiselle. Im hesitating between giving it to a trashy sister-in-law who thinks anything melon-noted from Vickies Secret is haute couture and a wonderful mother in law who I love but who seriously, seriously overspritzes her White Linen (were talking 4 to 8 spritzes each time she wears it) it smells lovely on her, and WL is one of my Favorite Perfumes of All Times (I wore it for a while when a young teenager), but its just TOO MUCH on her. I dont wear it at all any more and never did wear Light Blue. Oh yes, absolutely! And then theres the other dilemma. Has done for a couple of years now, and I still like to give her a good sniff-over when we hug. Its nice to know youre not alone, huh? Thanks for this timely public service announcement. the 20 minute trip home was almost more than I could take. When I try to do the rightI end up doing a Groucho Marx thingwhich I can do very well and quite quicklywhich was very entertaining to my daughter when she was little. and she may have a few bottle of Givenchy Amirage. 5 came in fifth, and Armani Acqua di Gio pour Homme was number one.). Since I live in the rural west, I seldom encounter anyone who actually wears perfume, so I dont have to worry about smelling like everyone else. Bad memory: getting drunk in the streets. Its a symptom of several medical conditions and may be temporary or permanent. See, here are three things Ive noticed with Coco Mademoiselle. Nicole Leigh Aaronson, MD, MBA, CPE, FACS, FAAP, Septorhinoplasty: Everything You Need to Know. Thats so funnynot at all what I would have expected. That sweet patchouli/musky drydown is my favorite part. It must be genetic though as my toddler can already involuntarily raise just one of hers. Id gladly pay 100ml for $100. On certain days, a perfume can smell like a holy grail, and on other days, it can be meh. I know what you mean about Chanel scents being particular, but theyre so nice to have samples of just for reference, if nothing else. When possible, avoid people who have colds or the flu. KEWL! Up until recently, I thought of it as the generic womens version of Acqua di Gio. Ive done that, and I still dont know which one to pick. Cheap thrills I wonder if its genetic? I swear Im not drunk, just distracted. It does smell more perfumey and sophisticated than us early-20somethings usually go for; Lacoste Pink, Burberry Brit, and Angel, or others along those lines, are what I smell most often on my female counterparts. You might like Egoiste. but I perfur parfums over colongne any day! I think it is genetic but possibly not dominanteveryone in my family can do it, but no one in the CEOs family.my daughter is very disappointed to not have any Spock-eyebrow abilities. Such a grown up scent. I dont care too much for the C. N5 bottle. I truly hope that the real reason I havent yet purchased CM is NOT because I am 43. I really love it! 2. But for most days I spend several minutes getting bottles out and sniffing to see which flicks that ahhh button in my brain for the day. to my nose. Keeping a humidifier in your home can loosen mucus and help relieve congestion. I like CM once in a while (and Im 41!) *shudders*. Does anyone else have that problem? I think youre going *with* the flow, really. For my part, although I enjoy catching whiffs of it on others, I'd be happy never to wear it again. Im glad you found Coco, at least. moi aussi. Yup. I love Cuir de Russie, but am not going to plunk down the dough for that one anytime soon. This and Chance Eau Fraiche are the only Chanel scents I like, and Im really considering getting this. Good idea, Angela! Whenever I go out, its AngelAngelAngel. but she hates Miss Dior Cherie (edp) so I dont have to worry about that lol. Sounds like you need to wear them side by side for a day and see what you think. .). hehe. Bring back Catherine Deneuve! That said, I do love me regular Coco, which I think I dismissed back then as being too old lady, especially as I used to have an elderly neighbor who bathed in it. Nice analogy! In the same article, "industry insiders" guessed Coco Mademoiselle might earn as much as $15 million its first year. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our. Jesus, that last part makes no sense! I am one of those people who wears Coco Mlle very well. I suppose what your friend doesnt know cant hurt her, but it sounds like you need to order a set for yourself! Wash your hands after touching public areas. One of the librarians I work with, an elegantly-appointed woman in her 50s with VERY refined personal style, wears Coco Mlle. I am wondering if it would be really bad for me to smell them all before I give it to her (the reason I got it for her rather than myself is because I dont generally find Chanel fragrances me but she does . I have a bottle of it, mostly full, kicking around but I dont wear it very often or at all. I didnt think it was awful, just bland. I am sorry I did not contact you directly, but perhaps Daisy can fill you in. Does Having Narrower than Typical Nasal Passages Pose Health Risks? well, I never get what other people get from fragrances.Im weird, I guess. I wore CM when it first came out. A little bit., Shoot. Shes smelling her wrist now. Another candidate had just entered the room. Hi Miss Kitty- To answer your question from Saturdays post, I beleive Daisy is interested in organizing a split of the PW Classic.After the new year is best we agreed, due to the holidays. Hey there Perfumegeek and Karin lets go for it! I wear it very lightly, no need in choking people. Well, the refund came and I bought Cuir de Lancome (and three others) from one of the discounters. I got my best friend a sampler of LE from perfumed Court but I have yet to recieve the package. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Once again I havent found a Chanel I can wera but I am thinking I need to get a decant of Bois de Iles. I reviewed Chanel Coco Mademoiselle in the Eau de Parfum, from a decant taken from a bottle purchased in mid-2008. Amirage annoys me now, Im sure theyve reformulated it because I liked a better on her when she had a bottle (about 5years ago ???) Normally, I like musk just fine. Go figure! But still, she doesnt read that way. Ill be sticking with original Coco, which is one of my all-time faves, anyway. Coco Mademoiselle has continued to hold its ground. T made me snort coffee up my nose.:). Chanel definitely has its fragrances sorted by age/income: the younger/poorer; the regular stable of No. (This was in 2002, ohdear.) There is that musky-patchouli base to consider, thoughwith the right swagger in my step, who knows? Another year or so later, I was at work and a coworker came in wearing it. When Chance came out all I thought was it was a lighter vesion of Coco M. Thats good information, that Coco Mlle EdP changes over time. Doesnt Mr. T just seem like a natural? However, in Women's Wear Daily1 before Coco Mademoiselle launched, Chanel's "Vice President of fragrance and internet marketing"2 said Coco Mademoiselle could double Coco's business. They sell it in Marshalls 1.7oz for $25. I have fond memories of Chanel #5 because it was given to me by my first boyfriend when I was a mere child really, and it was MUCH too sophisticated for me. Autumn would be a nice season for Coco Mlle. My only hesitation was the neutered patchouli (I like the full bore patch!). I am basically a floral woody-musk girl. But after having it on for a while, it would make me actually feel queasy and I never fell queasy. but I still want to smell them all). (2011). and on me it dries down quite masculine !!! See, I dont actually hate Coco Mademoiselle. I had a hard time describing how I felt about CM, because I definitely dont like it on me, and yet I really do like smelling it in passing on others. I can do both my eyebrows if I want. You know the first time I smelled this, I thought it smelled okay in the bottle, gave myself a spritz and then went on with holiday shopping at the mall. This perfume is really good fresh, with a new bottle.. but after some time the EDP is too strong for me. I think I surprised her when I asked if it was Coco Mademoiselle, and surprised myself by not only not wanting to hang myself, but actually liking it -on her-. I got an identical dry down from Chance and Coco Mademoiselle. 22 or Beige much. It all seems pretty thoughtful. Is it my nose, is it different stages of the scent, is it heaviness of application, is it her skin? October 2022 Too much on mepepper, burnt sugared apricots and vetiver extremebut faint and beautiful on her; very dry, crisp and chiffon-like. And a fair amount of Prada and Flowerbomb. I hope you're right, Mr. T. That said, sales figures show I'm in the minority. I gave it to my best friend (same one I got the LE sampler for). Bromley S. (2000). Id split with you if you want How do we go about doing thisIve never split a perfume with anyone before. Ive always thought it was the patch, but maybe its the musk like you said. i like it, but could never wear it. Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel is a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Coco Mademoiselle was launched in 2001. I cant remember ever smelling Exclamation, although I could draw you a picture of the bottle right now. My sister wears Coco Mlle very nicely. It drives me crazy. Not, of course, until after I give it another sniff, bc now Im wondering if my nose was off that day. My addy is chemstgeek at gmail dot com (just in case). I just like fragrances for the joy they provide. Ive had my bottle of Coco edp in the classic bottle for 18 yrs. I just spit hot cocoa! Strangely enough, I also like it in passing on others, but I would never buy it based on how it smells on my own skin. Your email address will not be published. Heres the moral of this shaggy dog tale, Coco Mademoiselle is strong stuff. ooooI bet nobody messed with your gramma! Jacques Polge, Chanel's house perfumer, created Coco Mademoiselle, and it was released the spring of 2001. not fair! today, i finally sampled coco..edp on left hand and extrait on right..but then.the shisheido counter fINALLY had MKK soi sprayed that all around my neck and heck, i cannot smell any notes of coco..just a whole lot of musc and skank and am enjoying that, I just threw that split desire out into the universe and look what happened! nearly all Chanel perfumes make me think they are for rich old ladies. I hope you got yourself a bottle and have been wearing it happily. Sharviss, I thank you from the depths of my perfumista soul. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. hey, Kalynna I can send you samples of both with your split of HV, and Im hoping to get the HV in the mail really soon (or Im going to go nuts from waiting!). I catch a hint of peach in it, too. Youre one of the lucky ones. What treatments are available for impaired smell? =(. I dont like it, but Im in your age group, I suspect, and our formative Chanel years were probably defined by Carol Bouquet and Esther whats her name with the big lips for No. Flowerbomb. Pretty bottle, though. I agree that over 40s might be likely to have found their favorites, although I grew up in a home largely devoid of perfume and spent many years surrounding by the scent-sensitive, so I have some catching up to do. In the end, I got the call telling me the company went with someone more experienced with print advertising as opposed to what I do and I went on my merry way. She was so elegant, but so confident and easy. They say its too herbal. It has to have been used before. Youre righttesting it is best. Its not my cup of tea but I think shell really like it. lolI embrace my own element of weirdness but sometimes I do get wildly different results from perfume. Not only that, I really looove the bottle. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. What do you think of Beige, No. Get a sample and try it on your own skin HKMom. I was actually worried it wouldnt be enough.. So yep, I definitely get where youre coming from on this one. I had a sample of Letre aime pour femme, by Divine. I also think that being an oily skinned brunette somehow makes it easier for me to pull off a lot of the more masculine scents that I wear. Good luck! Oh well, the fun is in the search! Perhaps we can somehow get the army of Coco Mademoiselle wearers to switch to other Jacques Polge creations for the house of Chanel (Sycomore, Bel Respiro and Beige, perhaps?? I just smelled it on a test strip and it smells like playtex tampons and febreeze. Im in the big leagues now!!!!! Angela: Im sure I have a vial of this somewhere, but I dont think Ill be scrambling to find it any time soon. I love that about the universe. When it first came out, I noticed her hoarding the scent strips and raving about it constantly. Another instance of Coco Mademoiselle abuse occurred during a commute to work. I love Keira Knightley and I love the commercial for this. 100 Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, Chanel Le Lion de Chanel ~ fragrance review, Rgime des Fleurs Chlo Sevigny Little Flower, 100 fragrances every perfumista should try, And 25 more fragrances every perfumista should smell, 50 masculine fragrances every perfumista should try, 26 vintage fragrances every perfumista should try, 25 rose fragrances every perfumista should try, How to make fragrance last through the day, Fragrance concentrations: sorting it all out, On reformulations, or why your favorite perfume doesnt smell like it used to. I just ordered my first Mademoiselle EDP after sampling it over the past 2 years. Other conditions that can cause impaired smell include: Certain prescription medications, like antibiotics and high blood pressure medications, can also alter your sense of taste or smell. I was browsing at Ulta before a date once and gave myself a hearty spritz.as soon as I got to the car I knew I had made a mistake. . It seems like everything geared towards my age group (Im 22) is so LOUD! Chanel really does have a range. But new, A new study finds that roughly 86 percent of people with COVID-19 lose their sense of smell. It relieves stress, is fun, and has allowed me to learn so much about fragrances and the perfume industry since I started this blog. I might have to research my honeymoon locale and see if they have a perfume store there. Coco doesnt get as spicy it gets sweeter, more of a comfort scent. (another cool thing for your resume) because this is EXACTLY how I feel about CM. Good memory: an crashing an open house wedding at an awesome jazz club called Vaughans. Im so glad Coco Mlle is great on you! The fact that youre here, reading about perfume and presumably sampling it to come up with your own conclusions, says a lot. They really have a vice president for that? Collector bottles Im grateful for NST (and other wonderful blogs) for helping me learn more about whats out thereso thank you and all the other contributors for your terrific articles! I cant do it either. I particularly liked the phrase high-pitched floral SMACK! and also have to agree with the screechiness and profoundly irritating and considering the popularity (big $$) of this one , I thought I was just missing it somehowin spite of an SA assuring me that it was just wonderful .its times like that, that make me glad for my Spock-eyebrow ability. Theres no sure way to prevent the loss of smell. I'll take Coco, Bois des Iles, and Cuir de Russie, please. 5s a good, solid run over the holidays, and although I can admire them, I certainly dont want to wear them. Maybe you shoud give it a try, it also depends on the skin chemistry. But not without remembering how the tiny interview room reeked of Coco Mademoiselle or the three creative directors who were fanning their noses when I walked in on them. Ill have to look for that ad! Great! Call your doctor if you have difficulty smelling. Ive never revisited the fragrance and I really should now that its much more appropriate for me. My mum, for instance, never evolved past them. Required fields are marked *. I love the way you describe it. Oh, Angela, I am SO glad you wrote about this! According to Basenotes, Safari is still in production, although I had thought it was discontinued, maybe because Ive seen it so much at Marshalls. I think Id have ended up hating most of my favorites if I had to spend an hour in a company of somebody abusing it. Thanks, Angela, for addressing the subject of marketing in your post. It sounds like Coco Mlle is ideal on your mother! Hm, then maybe it *is* dominant. Cuir de Lancome is definitely not Cuir de RussieI find it sweeter and smoother, without the signature Chanel aldehydic kick. This, however, smells divine. In certain cases, its a sign of a more serious underlying issue. Nasal congestion is another term for a stuffy nose. What more do you need to say? Chanel is interestingsuch a bifurcated line. Interesting! It sounds like youve found some fragrances that really work for you! As someone for whom lemon is the kiss of death, I am nonetheless happy to smell Chance on my GF, who is 53 (! I like it initially, then it gets to be way too much for me. Top notes are Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Opoponax. It must be pretty good, huh? They can also help determine if an abnormal growth or tumor in the brain is altering your sense of smell. The people around you probably love smelling it on you, too. I hadnt worn it in years until I decided to revisit it last week. Wash your hands frequently throughout the day. Decongestants and OTC antihistamines can help relieve nasal congestion caused by allergies. 5 ads, and Ines de la Fressange and Vanessa Paradis for Coco. Oddly enough, a combination of all of those fragrances is exactly how I would describe Coco Mademoiselle; theres the sccreeching, lime-green grassiness, the nectary peach roses and earthy, gravelly patchouli. The NPD Group, a market research firm, listed it as the third best selling fragrance in the United States in 2008. I just couldnt wear it now. Selecting perfume in the morning is always a difficult / time consuming task. As for Vanessa Paradiswell, she got Johnny Depp. I guess that translate as sexy to the fruity floral crowd? lol. Youve got the gene, or you dont. Diviation? One lady passed by my husband and he said to me did you smell her cologne and of course I did not. This is queen of my parfum and Eau de Parfum s I think that Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and miss cherie Dior are similar Chanel Coco Mademoiselle is more grown up and miss cherie dior is a really sweet versions I love them both I always get compliments and phone numbers when I where these! Our editor completed a hands-on review of their products and reputation. Other days, shes a walking chemical spill. I cant stay with it long enough to wait for the musk. ), Left eyebrow only. Nice! Im approaching the hating this stuff level with Coco Mademoiselle. I only did four sprays. ok..so the moral is..keep all our perfumes for ever just in caseoh boy i am so doomed!! The curse of Coco!! My Chanels No. Oh, Good God, Angela. And too my detriment, like the more girly scents, so that makes it hard to find a Chanel. The fragrance just doesnt like playing nice, I guess. It sounds like you and Coco Mlle are a great match. 5, Coco, etc. I love a good, strong fragrance as much as the next smellies fan, but theres something to be said for exercising a bit of restraint. 4 February ~ winter reading poll. What a great gift! Although I wear feminines routinely, Im not sure Id have the guts to waft around in a cloud of Mademoiselle. I often smell it on young women, I often smell it on professional women, and I often smell it way too well. Smell and taste disorders: A primary care approach. I so prefer the original Coco, even the reformulated. Perhaps a heavier application would make a difference. All rights reserved. In Perfumes: the A-Z Guide, Luca Turin writes that Chanel Coco Mademoiselle was a quickly assembled flanker, and its success surprised Chanel. I personally love CM as a fragrance. If youve been sampling it for two years, and it draws you so much that you sneak sniffs when no one is looking, then you definitely need a bottle! 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