Coco Eau de Toilette

In a way, I’m surprised at how much I love this. But in many ways, I’m not as I love Chanel perfumes. They are my favorite. But I had both the EDP as well as the parfum, and didn’t fall in love like I had hoped. I do like them, but they felt a little too sweet and something just wasn’t quite matching my personality. That was a couple of years ago so perhaps my nose has matured and/or, the EDT was my match all along! I bought a new formulation off the grey market (Mercari), and it’s DIVINE! I was always intoxicated by my EDP and Parfum, but felt out of place wearing them. I also felt like the EDP wore me. But this EDT, this is absolutely the perfect balance for me. It’s still Coco. But it’s a little spicier, a little brighter/sparklier, slightly woodier, and just slightly reminds me of...silk? I’m not sure, I get the image of something silky or sheer running over naked skin. Anyways. I will have to say, I always get scared when I buy a Chanel bottle that is from the last....mmm probably 10 years haha. But in my time of buying Chanel’s, and different formulations from different years, there are some of them that honestly haven’t changed that much throughout the years. And the sillage/longevity hasn’t been extremely compromised due to those reformulations. Can’t say that for all of them, hello Allure Homme (😔). But I’ve read from some users that in the last year, maybe two, they have improved their formulations again of those older scents. I’ll have to get Cristalle and No 19 to check. But I will say, Coco is eternal in a way. On skin I get impressive longevity, and sillage seems to last for many hours. On clothes, I can pick up a shirt from my laundry that had Coco sprayed on it days before, and it’s still there. Also I wore it out to get drinks and while I was outside enjoying the fresh warm evening air, I was around a lot of cigarette smoke. During and after that, I was getting compliments on my fragrance. So I will say, even people in their 20s can still enjoy this. And maybe it mixes well with smoke due to the time it came out, competing with cigarette smoke and hairspray to even be noticed. Now something I do want to add but I could be completely wrong, I think the notes on here are not correct. I felt they were correct when I wore a modern bottle of the EDP, due to its power and sweetness and my rookie perfume testing, it all seemed really befitting. But when I wore the vintage parfum, and this modern EDT...something in me questioned the note breakdown. Upon looking at Basenotes, which doesn’t list the EDT sadly, I found the note breakdown to be somewhat wildly different. And the spices in it actually make more sense to what I’m smelling. This is what they list. Head angelica, mimosa, frangipani, mandarin, pimento, coriander Heart cascarilla, orange flower, bulgarian rose, jasmine, carnation, ylang ylang, cinnamon, orris, tuberose Base labdanum, ambrette seed, opopanax, benzoin, tonka, vanilla, olibanum, musk, honey, civet, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood Just wanted to share that in case anyone else felt the notes listed on here weren’t quite correct. Regardless of all of that though, I love Coco now. I finally found the version that fits me. And does it fit me well. I’m a man, yet you should wear what you want regardless. But I wear those pearl earrings that are sounded by a gold band (you know), gold rings and a bracelet, pearl necklaces, and a black crossbody bag with a gold chain. So I feel absolutely at home with Coco and my adornment. And as along as you know how much to apply, I feel that the EDT can be worn whenever. What a beauty. 🥀 Update 10/15 - I have to add that I’ve acquired both 50ml and 100ml of older formulations and I have to say...the newer one really is missing something. It is Coco, but those older bottles...woah. There is something in the depth that is just magical.

God it’s gorgeous. Even on me, a guy. I keep getting whiffs of it. Ok I only sprayed it an hour ago but still it’s heavenly. Nor am I finding I get so used to it that I forget it. With nearly all my other fragrances my nose gets used to it after a few days and I can’t smell it any more. However Coco has so many facets that it never gets stale for me. I bought my bottle off EBay. I am guessing it’s a vintage bottle as the juice is an amber colour rather than the current paler juice I see advertised online. That is my real fear that the current reformulation wont match my current version. I will pick up a used modern version from EBay before I commit serious cash on something possibly weaker. What do I like? It’s the smooth spicy yet comforting mix. I can not identify mandarin or peach or other fruits. It’s a smooth blend for me. Just like No 5 where I cannot pick out a single note. Coco is of a piece for me. In Tom Fords Noir Pour Femme (yes yes it’s another woman’s perfume - I have never cared about gendered perfumes, if I like it I wear it). In Noir I can pick out the vanilla, the kulfi accord, the rose. However in Coco nope. It’s just one lovely ride with oncoming waves of smooth spicy fruit. Boy does it last too. It has the best longevity of any edt I have ever used. I do own a bottle of both the edp and the extrait, both from EBay. I find the edp a bit skanky and a very different beast entirely. The extrait is different again. Light and floral with no real projection at all unlike the knockout No 5 extrait. Last year I raved over No. 5. This year I am raving over Coco. I do think Coco is more male friendly. It is rarer too. I have not smelled it on many people, only on one woman in my social circle and never in the street. To be fair I can sense that my vintage juice might not be that good a fit for this decade. It maybe a bit too fruity for it’s own good and a cleaner more clove centered reformulation might be more modern? I shall find out soon as I am down to less than an inch in my second hand 100ml bottle. Fingers crossed. I will report back here when I pick up a bottle.

A glorious Venus inspired oriental from its creator Jacques Polge. This is an emotive, mysterious, sage of a fragrance, very beautiful with depth,splendour and vibes of wisdom! I find this to have comforting warm and transcending qualities that evoke serenity and security, making me feel content. Like a hug from a loved one or a cosy luxurious cashmere wrap. It has an appealing luxe quality-the spices here Cloves, Cinnamon & Amber give depth and character. The Sandlewood and Tonka bean along with sweet nuances of Peach, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Mandarin orange and blossom, soft Mimosa,Vanilla and a touch of civet, all are blended masterfully to perfection! This is for a confident woman who stands True & firm to who she is! Soft, gentle affectionate, and elegant and also strong and courageous! (I might add here PS-that I think a man could wear this! It does lean towards being a unisex fragrance! Although my husband begs to differ! For those guys that do love this! I think just go for it!!) This is the best oriental I've ever tried thus far- it is not skanky, musky, heavy, cloying, dark, gothic, witchy, churchy/Insency, hippy like or earthy! It is wonderfully balanced retaining the essence of a true oriental without having to 'scream it from the rooftops' like some powerhouses out there! In some cases rendering them trashy! This however is a class act! CCT Is sophisticated because the blend has been thoughtfully and masterfully orchestrated. This is smooth mesmerising and dreamy- I love to wear this! I like how the sweetness is subtle and not overdone. I find this relaxing -it is a solace to me. Unlike the edp! which I find too heavy and have always shyed away from! (Although have never actually owned a bottle.) As I found her a tad intimidating like many of the eighties gems! - Enter the edt the modern version! She is the silk scarf compared to the Mohair shawl! Both beautiful in their own rights! Just different! The edt is timeless reserved and alluring! I would wear this around the clock, anytime,any Occassion, rain, hail or shine! She is my go to, Now my signature<3

Coco EDT by Chanel, to me, is a classic, timeless scent. It's inviting, but spicy and a bit sweet. While I know this is an older fragrance, it still surprises me that there is not more talk about Coco! I can't say that I've ever smelled the "vintage" or original formula of this. I try not to compare older versions of the scents I have just because it creates FOMO and ultimately, for the most part, it's just no longer available, so why compare? Having both owned Coco Madamoiselle and Coco Noir, Coco fits in perfectly with the line. CM is the youngest sister, fresh and modern CN the sophisticated, classy sister, the one that reads poetry while dressed in all black. Coco is the fun, sassy sister, still super chic but never one to turn down an experience. So they all have that Chanel DNA, but the moods are different. Coco does not come off as "old lady" or vintage on my skin. On my skin, it pulls spicy, a little soapy (probably the jasmine) and sweet. I also do get the Cola vibe as another reviewer stated. Main notes I pick up are the cloves, sandalwood, and orange blossom but overall it's very well blended together. On paper though, it's sharp and pulls the vintage note, so make sure you test this out on your skin before making a final decision because I almost decided not to purchase this due to how it smelled on paper. Those wondering if there is a difference between the EDT and EDP, yes. EDP is a little heavier and heady, the EDT pulls lighter and more floral. I think at some point I'll have both. I have to admit that I love this more than I thought I would and would definitely repurchase this once I run out.

Coco EDP was a love of mine during the late 80s early 90s along with Guerlain's Samsara. I didn't have many fragrances then due to a limited budget. I recall having only one or two on hand at a time and I likely bought those based on what I perceived then to be glamorous or classy. Due to interest in art and graphic design, I was also swayed by the visual appeal of the ads in fashion magazines. Other perfumes I recall having were mostly from the drugstore and a few Estee Lauders. Fast forward almost 2 generations and now I am revisiting some newer iterations of some classics. Was I sophisticated enough to wear Coco or Samsara then? Likely not then or now, lol. I think I have determined, by delving into perfumery as a middle age hobby, my tastes are fairly basic. Exploring unfamiliar notes and fragrance categories has been immensely enjoyable but I have found I often prefer inobtrusive tea, citrus, and common floral note blends to wear day-to-day. Ok, sorry, I'm done rambling.... I DO remember the warmth and comfort I felt when wearing this gem back in the day. I chose the EDT over the EDP to sample now based on the consensus from the reviews here. It is all about the wonderful base to me, the amber, woods, and vanilla. The rest is merely a great blend of rose and other flowers containing hints of spice and fruit. Beyond the aforementioned base elements, I truly can't discern the individual notes and it's OK to me because I love this. I'm off to explore some other Chanel samples and will try to pick a couple to deem wearable and FB worthy.