Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

My experience with this Perfume is a terrible stench: linear, with light floral notes in the background and a dominant citrus note. It has a screechy opening with an aggressive patchouli note. I cannot smell the rose, jasmine, tonka bean, vetiver, or vanilla much on me. I am not sure what the original Perfume smelled like, but on my skin, this reformulation smells very cheap, boring, and generic. It does not take me on a journey. The patchouli overrides every other note. This reminds me of a cheap hippie incense. This Perfume smells old and stale, and not uplifting. It smells quite sickly sweet and sour to me. It becomes a skin scent after an hour. This Perfume does not project very much on me, thankfully. For me, this fragrance turns into a sugary, citrus mess, with the aggressive patchouli lingering on my clothes and skin. On my skin, it lasts 7 hours, and on clothes, 10 hours. The EDP is slightly stronger, while the Intense is brighter, but if you have one, you may not need the other. They smell so similar. This Perfume, for me, is overpriced for what it is. It seems that the life of the quality notes has been stripped out. It smells quite similar to Gabrielle Essence, which I also hate.

The patchouli note overpowers everything else. Not it.

It is very pleasant, very easy to wear. I instantly fell in love with it! Fresh, chic, modern! To me it smells quite like Miss Dior Cherie 2005 (with strawberry and popcorn notes), just no popcorn buttery caramel notes and it is less sweet. I love both fragrances a lot, although Miss Dior Cherie is my most favorite perfume ever! Cherie was created to compete with Coco Mademoiselle, and it is quite similar. I would not say it is exactly the same, but they are indeed very close. If you can't get Cherie, go for Mademoiselle EDP. They share the same Frech chic vibe!

Lovely in every possible way! It is suitable for any occasion and season, both day and night. Coco Mademoiselle is a universally pleasing fragrance that is smooth, delicate and comfortable to wear. It is elegant, appropriate and chic. I fell in love with it 20 years ago and it is still one of my most favorite and desired fragrances. I repurchased it over again. It has a very classy French charm. I never feel bored with it. Coco Mademoiselle is similar to Miss Dior Cherie and has similar vibe. It was not reformulated and smells the same as 20 years ago. It is a safe blind buy as the fragrance is universally pleasing. I consider it the best of Chanel!

I wish it had a better performance :(

When I first tried it, for some reason, that patchouli note didn't stick out too much to me. But now that I started wearing it daily I feel like I have a mouldy mothball stuck in my nose by the end of the day. It's a good scent - the top and middle - sans the patchouli in the base, so I had to figure out a way to mellow it out. Took a few tries, but a light spray of La vie est belle Vanille nude did the trick. It's a completely different scent now, but I love it immensely!

This was a blind-buy for me, it's a a very mature, heavy scent. I didn't like it when I smelled it from the atomizer but I sprayed it on my arm and immediately loved it. The patchouli is very strong.

I find this to be a very mature, patchouli heavy scent.

I’ve had this scent is powdery and sweet. I love patchouli so I like this perfume even tho it is a rich old lady vibe. I would not give to anyone under the age of 45

A blind buy, no regrets. Smells like airport duty free shops in a good way that reminds me of traveling i guess.

I dont play when it comes to this fragrance. I love it! Ive had it since I was a sophomore in Highschool because I stole it from my mom. She has been through every phase of my teenage life and now adult life. I have a quarter left of the fragrance and it is very surprising because my sophomore year of highschool, I sprayed this twice a day everyday. Now I’m 19 and still use on a weekly basis so how I still have more left I dont know. She is unique. I have not smelt another floral fragrance like her. She is very powdery and feminine and just a classic. I hate channel number 5 with a passion I think it is genuinely the worst smelling fragrance EVER, but this is beautiful and ms. Coco Mademoiselle never goes out of style. Ive gotten numerous compliments over the years honestly I have forgotten what was verbatim said but pretty much, “you smell pretty” or “you smell like fancy soap”. The projection is great. 2 sprays is enough. I tried 3 sprays once thinking it wouldn't fill an office building but it did. Honestly my favorite thing about this fragrance is when someone asks me “what are you wearing” I get to say “coco mademoiselle”. The name is just perfect and this fragrance will always be in my collection.

Generic and flat

It is definitely attractive and man loves it on me, but I couldn’t understand the hype of it, it is citrusy and sweet, good for everyday use too!

This perfume will probably always be my favorite, not only because of how it smells, but because of what it represents. It was the first truly "grown-up" perfume I owned. My grandmother noticed how much I loved it, so she gifted me half of her bottle. Ever since then, I've always tried to keep a bottle in my collection. Every spray reminds me of her, of warm summers days spent in a coastal town with my family and of simpler, happier moments. It's a fragrance that feels like home. Although the official notes describe it as a citrusy, woody fragrance with patchouli, my skin translates it to a more powdery, white musk and ambery feel. I can occasionally detect a hint of ylang-ylang, but the floral heart never dominates. The overall impression is elegant, comforting, and effortlessly confident. The performance is excellent. It lasts for hours on my skin and even longer on clothing, where it can linger for days. It's one of those fragrances that leaves a beautiful trail without feeling overwhelming.

Delicioso y muy versatil

A Timeless Classic ✨ You’ve probably heard descriptions like “strong woman,” “confident woman,” or “career woman” when it comes to this fragrance. I agree with those descriptions, but to me, this woman is also emotional, mysterious, and sensitive. Someone who thinks a thousand times before speaking once because she doesn’t want to hurt others. She simply prefers to keep that side of herself hidden. The opening is dominated by vibrant citruses that immediately make their presence known. Patchouli joins them right from the start, refusing to stay in the background and making itself clearly noticeable. I find the patchouli here very well-balanced. However, if you don’t enjoy patchouli, you may perceive a dry or slightly earthy facet. That’s why I would recommend testing it before purchasing. To me, the patchouli is one of the key elements that gives this fragrance its character and depth. I think it plays a big role in why Coco Mademoiselle is considered a modern classic. As it develops, I can pick up the floral notes, especially rose and jasmine. Still, it is difficult to distinguish them individually; they feel more like a bright and fresh bouquet of flowers. They are blended so beautifully that they allow each other to shine. In the drydown, it leaves a powdery, floral, and very elegant trail on my skin. Although I slightly prefer Coco Mademoiselle Intense because of its richer patchouli and added sweetness, Coco Mademoiselle also holds a very special place in my heart. In short, I simply love this DNA. It suits the summer months beautifully, and every year I look forward to wearing it again. It brings me energy and happiness. This year, I even caught myself smiling while taking it out of my cabinet. Some fragrances are difficult to distinguish from countless others. Coco Mademoiselle is not one of them. It makes itself known from the very first spray. Even if you haven’t worn it for a long time, simply hearing its name is enough to bring its scent back to you. For that reason, I think it makes an excellent signature scent. Longevity is around 8–9 hours on my skin, and it stays on my clothes until they are washed. I also find the projection performs better in warmer weather. I can never imagine my collection without you, Coco Mademoiselle…

It's so goooood! Fruity, floral, patchouli. Complex and well balanced. For me the staying power is incredible. Will forever repurchase.

Who does not like Coco Mademoiselle? It has a very good composition, unfortunatelly, gives me a headache and nausea. Perhaps the combination of Patchouli and roses. It just doesn't work for me. I much prefer something like Chanel eau fraiche in the Chanel family.

I've been wearing this modern classic for many years now and have yet to find a good dupe for it, so I'm sticking with the original. Twenty-five years ago, when it first came out, it was a true trendsetter, revealing the fresher facets of patchouli which, combined with bright citruses and a refreshing bouquet of roses, white flowers, and yellow blossoms, make it both elegant and comforting. In my view, this perfume is perfect for spring, summer, and sunny autumn days. There's something nostalgic about it for me now, as it reminds me of my youth, when I wore it every single day, all year round, and simply couldn't get enough of it. But since I've grown to hate the cold, I now prefer gourmands and sweet orientals for the long, harsh winters in my country. Still, this remains one of my favorite fragrances for warmer weather. I also appreciate the fact that, unlike many fragrances ruined by reformulations and weakened over time, Coco Mademoiselle has retained its impressive performance. Even today, it lasts extraordinarily well on my skin — over 12 hours — and traces of it remain even after a shower.💖

Not all patchouli is created equal. I don't normally like patchouli, but Chanel patchouli is built different.

is giving boss energy but make it feminine 😮💨🖤✨ Fresh, classy, a little spicy… like you’re booked, busy, and still smell expensive while doing it 💅🌸

This perfume is extremelly nostalgic for me. I remember recieving it as a teenager, it got me so many compliments. I still have my original bottle with just a few ml left. Very feminine, icnonic and easy to wear all year round.

Classy and elegant. A delicate slightly soapy musky citrus. I can’t go wrong with this one. Appropriate for all occasions, including work.

my go-to interview scent. citrusy, mineral-y, floral, fresh, warm, soapy. like little sister of Coco Noir. has a bit of a sharpness to it but it's not overwhelming. i don't really care if it's ubiquitous and considered basic/generic. if i like it, i like it. i don't really care what everyone else is wearing lol.

My favorite all times, no dupes dupe it enough, stays on clothes forever, this bottle will always exist in my collection 💗

It just smells like perfume. This is definitely one of the perfumes of all time. I don't get citrus or rose or any of the notes listed from this, really. It's like smelling the idea of a fresh, slightly sweet floral perfume more than anything else. Part of what I like about perfume is the ability to convey personality, style or impressions on an olfactory level. If I walked past someone wearing this, the only impression I would get from that person is that they are a person who is wearing perfume.

Gentle, rich, classy older woman, citruses with flowers

This is an undeniably feminine, compliment-getting fragrance with impressive longevity. The citrus opening is beautiful, bright, and uplifting, and every time I spray it I want to love it. But the patchouli is where it loses me. On my skin, it becomes relentless. It dominates the entire experience and creates a heavy, almost suffocating bubble that I can’t escape from. Instead of settling or softening, it lingers in a way that feels oppressive rather than elegant. It’s frustrating, because everything else about this fragrance works. The structure, the femininity, the performance, it should be a love. But each time I wear it, I end up feeling trapped in that dense patchouli cloud.

I'm so sorry you guys, don't be mad at me for this. And I will preface this with, I did not know this had patchouli and patchouli smells really gross on my skin. I tested this because I got a sample free as a gift. But I don't know if i have ever disliked another fragrance as quickly as I have this one. Its one of those scents that makes me wonder if my nose is broken because i CAN NOT smell what other people smell. It wasn't light, or sweet, or girly on my skin. The patchouli instantly took over and all i smell is a men's bodywash. Im glad I tried it so now I know I don't like it. But its a no for me.

Coco Mademoiselle is one of those fragrances that for me, is deeply tied to memory. It opens with a bright burst of citrus fruits, fresh and sparkling, immediately recognizable and undeniably elegant. But as it develops, it’s dominated by an intense patchouli note that, to my nose now, feels overwhelming—almost to the point of being nauseating. The dry down softens into white musk and vanilla, which adds a comforting warmth. It’s a beautiful base, but unfortunately, it doesn’t fully balance out the heaviness I experience in the middle phase. There was a time, back in the 2000s, when this was my signature scent. I wore it constantly and loved it more than any other perfume I’ve owned. Eventually, I moved on—not because it disappointed me, but because it became so widely worn that it lost that sense of uniqueness I was looking for. Literally every woman in the city was wearing it, mostly in the form of unsuccessful copies. Now, when I smell it, it brings back vivid memories from one of the happiest periods of my life. That emotional connection is still very strong. And yet, as much as I respect and even admire this fragrance, I find that I can’t wear it for long anymore. Even so, I can confidently say it’s an excellent perfume—timeless, elegant, and iconic. It just no longer feels like me.