Pink Coral

#1160 in my "Tour de Fragrance" I don't usually post reviews of the fragrances I buy for the women in my life (I am blessed to have some amazing women in my life that are beautiful inside and out). But not reviewing those fragrances seems an oversight on my part since I am sure there are women curious to know what men think of the fragrances they're considering. So here goes. I had previously purchased several of the men's scents from Armaf's "Niche" line and had one to go, and thought I'd get the best rated women's versions for a girlfriend who is also a fragrance collector who is just dipping her toes in the Middle East fragrance houses. I probably like this scent more than any of the 100+ I've gotten for her. It's very subtle, light, fresh and feminine, with none of the usual toffee and amber overload so many fragrances have today. And it's a new experience for me because I've avoided Chanel for years, primarily because my mother and sister wore Chanel almost exclusively. So for me the smell of Chanel has always had a libido-killing association for me. There seems to be consensus that this smells like "Coco Noir" a scent mom and sis never wore, so I'm good with this. I love smelling it. I'm imagining smelling this on my girlfriend as she tans by the pool in her bikini and .... Any way, I find this juice really attractive and light enough to enhance the delicious natural scent of her skin, not bury it. So, I'm glad I bought it.

CHANEL-ESQUE. Opens with a sparkly orange burst supported by multi-faceted bergamot with peach-orange hues, that deepens into the floral heart of rose & jasmine, resting on the musky patchouli-vanilla base supported by multi-faceted vetiver. I aslo get a faint clove note, contributing to a faint gingerale vibe way in the background. Overall, this has a vaguely Chanel vibe with elements from Coco, Coco Mad & Coco Noir. I agree with reviewer Ferra_Verto below who says "the sweetness of Coco Mademoiselle with the depth of Coco Noir, very much layering the two scents together..." This also has reminders for me of 1969 Histoires de Parfums (allegedly worn by Angelina Jolie). Has excellent performance for a year-round wearing experience. It's a love for me. Enjoy!

To me, this resembles both Coco Noir and Coco Mademoiselle Intense! But I find Coco Noir and Coco Mademoiselle Intense to be similar to each other anyway, though I've only done side by side sniffing on paper strips, not on skin. Could be much more different on skin :) Bought it blind cause I love Coco Noir and I also flippin love Pink Coral! It could even be better than Coco Noir and Coco Mademoiselle Intense, stronger and longer lasting. I'm crazy for the drydown on fabric especially. I'm so excited to own it every time I smell my bottle! :) EDIT: Id still say it leans more Coco Noir tho. Also, I smell something almost honey-like, not sure where it is coming from :)

The sweetness of Coco Mademoiselle with the depth of Coco Noir, very much layering the two scents together. Opening is a very bright and sweet sparkling orange jasmine accord, which pares down to a thickly persistent (and lightly spicy) vanilla-patchouli base. Lasts 12+ hrs with major projection, doesn't really become a skin scent. Suited all year-round, but I think will shine more in spring & autumn months.

This is an excellent dupe for Chanel Coco Noir. In my opinion, it's better than the original. It's strong and long lasting. Edit 06/25 - I now smell orange soda and fecal patchouli. Maybe it aged poorly even though stored correctly 🤷but it smells like trash... perhaps it always did