Coco Mademoiselle

Now please don't suggest I begin therapy or roll your eyes at one another signifying that I'm nutso but bear with me and my little story if you will. My mother, still alive and doing great, is my best friend. She is an amazing woman who can dig in the dirt one hour and then be dressed and ready for the opera in the next. She taught me to love and respect fragrances from the start and knows a great deal about them not only from trying so many but also because she is a lavender farmer and oil distiller. I have a crappy genetic disease that wreaks havoc on my not yet middle aged body and most recently have endured nine hip surgeries in 2 years. Because of my immobility, my once never weight troubled body has gained 40 pounds. My mom has stood by me through everything I've dealt with and encourages me, shows me the bright side of life and inspires me to be my best each and every day. On a recent visit to my house (she sadly lives two states away) she bought this magnificent Coco Mademoiselle. We both agreed that it was so meant for her, it's almost like she was born smelling this way naturally! Well, a month later, I joined weight watchers (ugh) which happens to be right next door to Sephora. I visited the WW office for the first time on Monday when there was no meeting going on just to get my feet wet. I've dreaded actually going to a meeting. Afterwards, I went to Sephora, of course, and when I spritzed this exquisite fragrance on a card, it literally took my breath away, in a good way! It was as if my mother was standing there with me. Of course I asked for a sample to take home and treasure. But I did one better than that! I made myself a deal that if I forced myself to attend a WW meeting, I could treat myself to a small bottle of this heavenly scent. Today, I DID IT! I went to a meeting, learned I've already lost seven pounds AND I walked right out, with a huge smile on my face and bought this, my mothers scent in a bottle! I have no regrets and never will. It is so richly concocted. It is fresh and vibrant, elegant yet wearable. For me, it's such a win because it works with my skin (perhaps it's an "Apple doesn't fall far from the tree" thing, lol!) yet it is slightly different than on my mom. But, a beautiful scent so many around me love and an across the distance hug from my dear mother. I couldn't ask for more. ❤️❤️ [Now I just have to keep this fume reward thing from becoming a habit with each weight loss victory.....or do I??? ;-)]

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...

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.

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.

Does a fragrance need to be unique or rare to be *good*? I bought into the criticism about Coco Mademoiselle- that it was overhyped, everywhere, etc etc. and I stayed FAR away But I tried it last night at the suggestion of the Chanel counter attendant at Bloomingdale’s when I asked for a “sophisticated floral that’s not grandma”. Guess what...I couldn’t stop sniffing my arm! The scent starts out a little screechy- maybe that’s too harsh of a word. A bit lemony and fizzy for my taste. But the dry down is absolutely exquisite. It felt cozy and tasteful and lovely and perfect for my 34-year-old ass. I remember smelling this a lot in high school so I have a warm nostalgia for smelling this on my classmates’ mothers perhaps? I went to high school in a ritzy, wealthy community in Mexico. The moms were hot and rich. I’m pretty sure they were rocking this or J’Adore Dior, and maybe their daughters snuck sprays every once in awhile. Anyway- I’m in love. I don’t care what anyone else thinks. This fragrance is beautiful and feminine without being cloying or infantile. It’s not grandma’s florals. It’s just lovely and sophisticated and just smells like a luxe date with a demure bombshell.

Don’t be tricked by the prejudice towards Coco Mademoiselle. It is stunning. It is a masterpiece. It is Chanel No 5 of the 21st century. The combination of citrus, patchouli and rose in Mademoiselle is out of this world. I hate even trying to pinpoint each note throughout the day wearing this perfume. I want to enjoy the composition that was so beautifully made. The crisp citrus welcoming fades into the background introducing the rest of the perfume. Uplifting and sparkling. I love the feeling this perfume gives. It is like you are on top of the world without even trying. It just happens. One spray and you are there. Wear Mademoiselle to a dinner with your best friend. Wear it to walk your dog. Wear it to your job interview. Wear it to a date with your crush. Wear it on the way to your dream holiday destination. It will be perfect for every occasion making it special. Is it popular? Yes! For obvious reasons! Still it is not so commonly used. I find it funny how people complain that they can smell it everywhere. What is this everywhere? Could you drop me an address then, please? I would love to smell Mademoiselle everywhere.

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.💖

I’ve had this for as long as i can remember! I still have a bottle that I’ve had for probably over 10 years and it is still good and potent as ever! Despite having been in a bad marriage and that means having so bad memories even while out supposedly having fun, this scent makes me think of nights out. And I’ve decided to remove the stigma from it. For a while i ignored the bottle and almost sold the 1/3 of it i had left of my little 1.7oz. But lately ive been learning to fall in love with perfume for what it is and not just the memory it brings. And this is truly a beautiful, classic, timeless scent. Some may say it’s common, everywhere, dated. I’ve smelled some old school dated fragrances. This is not one of those. This is sweet, spicy, fruity, citrusy, woodsy, sparkly, fresh, and just oh so captivating! I’m wearing from my old bottle again despite having over 100 fragrances and I’ve ordered a preloved almost full 1.7oz bottle to save and store for the future. These classic perfumes don’t go bad! I swear i think I’ve had my bottle for well over 10 years and it’s never been more delicious!

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.

My first FANCY bottle of perfume when I was a young adult. I was obsessed, it felt so sophisticated and refined. I felt like I smelled like old money. At the time, no one I knew was wearing it and I got compliments all over the place. My first gf loved it on me too, so it was my signature scent. I still have that first bottle- just about 1/4 left, macerated and a bit off now with no cap (I didn't know how to care for it). Remembering my nostalgia for it and now that the hype is fully gone I went back for another whirl and splurged on a new bottle. My 20 yr old self wasn't wrong- she's a golden winner. Yes, not as unique as it was in 2001- but still a stunner. She still smells rich, sophisticated and complex. I ignored her during her hype years- but those weren't for naught. There's a reason this lady has stayed around for over 20 years and still is as expensive as it ever was. A strong flowering masterpiece with depth and a dry-down for the gods.

I agree with so many here. It's clean, classy, composed. Three Cs of timeless scent. Wearing this I immediately feel put together. The initial spray is a fresh burst of citrus. Not gourmand leaning tho. The floral heart is a composition, that is meshes well together, without really pinpointing one blossom out. Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka at the base really give the entire perfume the depth and longevity. Although I'm a man, I wear this to work on my hospital. The initial comment was, that I smelled refreshing and like out of the shower. (As If I ever smelled bad 🙄) Patients liked it, yet pointed out that I've never smelled that feminine before. And they're right. Usually modern perfumery have a tendency to be unisex, but this is undeniably classy women's fragrance. Would 100% recommend this. Even for daily basis. Projection and Sillage are great, longevity surprisingly good for such a citrusy scent.

This perfume is gorgeous! I saved up for weeks and weeks to get a bottle of this, and when I finally bought it I felt like I'd won the lottery. Absolutely gorgeous fragrance! Many people here are calling this an old lady perfume or complaining that it's over used, or that a lot of people wear it. SO WHAT!? It's an AMAZING fragrance of course many people are gonna wear it! There is alot of debate on this though, you either love it or hate it, at the end of the day it is just a perfume and some of the comments here are kinda outragous considering that it's just a perfume, if you hate it, then cool, no need to BASH on it because some people love it. What if there is a self consious girl that spent ALOT of money buying this and then read the negative comments here and stopped wearing it? Stop bashing on something as simple as perfume, go find something else to do.

Honest Review: Coco Mademoiselle Chanel. Initial Impression: *Spritz* OUCH.. my nose. (My reviews are usually of me taking about my nose LOL.) Oh, oh, WOW. I love this. I get Patchouli, Tonka bean, vanilla & a BIG fresh strong pretty rose. Non gourmand. Dry Down: The dry down is the exact same notes as the initial first spritz, just more warm probably from the vanilla & tonka bean but that rose note is very much in the room with us! This perfume is non gourmand. Application: I apply a few spritzes on my pulse points and that lasts me the whole day! So delicious may I add. I envision a woman in her mid 20s+ wearing this perfume, someone who has her life together and is doing well for herself. This is what I’d imagine Rihanna would actually smell like since I haven’t tried love don’t be shy yet! Hope this helps! ❤️

Class class class. I wear this beautiful Chanel girl at particular psychological moments and I only buy her preowned from eBay* waiting on my second bottle of EDP. Compliments from all the right people, body chemistry is important and she works for me. Edit, got burned on the second bottle. But I made sure before I bought it that I could return it. It came sealed in the box with no batch number, no batch number etched anywhere on the bottle. They refunded my money today immediately to a eBay gift card, which I requested. I uploaded all the photographic evidence. The label was on wonky as well. If you’re going to buy preowned Chanel perfumes on eBay make sure you can do a return, take photographs and check the batch number. I love this girl so I went and invested money at Sephora and bought 1.7 EDP

Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel is probably the most “put together” scent I own—but I actually wear it at night, right before bed. It opens bright and clean like you’d expect, but on me it settles pretty quickly into something softer. That’s when it shifts from “daytime signature scent” into something more personal. The dry down is what really does it for me. It turns into this warm, slightly sweet, musky scent that feels really grounding—like everything just slows down a bit. It’s not loud or attention-grabbing at that stage, it just sits close and feels calm, almost comforting. Wearing it at night just makes sense for me. It’s like ending the day feeling clean, composed, and settled. Not wearing it for anyone else—just for that quiet, grounded feeling before I sleep.

Mademoiselle is my babygirl, I love her so much. Everyday, versatile, not too strong but lasts forever. I wear this any time of the year but find it's most lovely in the colder months - the scent pillows in layers on my coats and scarves. It's a soft, doe-eyed scent, but not juvenile. It's definitely feminine, but my male partner gets more compliments when he wears it in my stead. Mood: Bath oils, snow days, garlands of oranges wrapped in twine. A flute of champagne. Cashmere and wool. Stockings without runs. Sleeping in. Coffee and cream. A perfect hair day. Encores and compliments to the chef. A quiet nook in the historical center. Pavane pour une infante défunte; the waltz from Swan Lake. Mists off the water. A shared recollection.

I’ve had this before and found it very pretty but recently picked up another bottle! This one is more beautiful than the last! It is gorgeous, it will shine in any climate, season, occasion, day or night! It is soft, and warm, classy and elegant. I’ll have to look up the batch code to find when this was produced, but it’s better than I remember! This one is more elevated and richer smelling than my last bottle! The citrus top is softer, leaning into the florals more quickly, and the gorgeous base notes give it more depth! Love this! -looked up the batch code-6501 Which is June 2021 according to a website you can check batch codes. This is a great batch, if you’re looking!! Perhaps, like me, it gets better with age! 😉

I absolutely adore Mademoiselle. I initially bought it because it reminded me of a relative I missed dearly. But then I started wearing it myself and kept getting complimented on it, mainly by men. I can't tell you how many times I got "Dude, you smell good." To me it smells very feminine, but apparently it depends on how you carry yourself. While No. 5 bores me to absolute tears, this one puts some pep in my step and it just puts me in a good mood when I spray it on. It’s so citrusy and bright, I don't see how people can call this dated or "old lady" because to me it smells anything but. To me this is simply a classy scent for someone who's put together in all the right ways.

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!

Coco Mademoiselle will always have a special place in my heart, HOWEVER, it is not the same scent anymore or the one I remember from back in the days. I was doing two sprays and I could smell it after a shower and the next day, it was that strong! And now? Now I can barely feel it by the end of the day. It feels almost like a unisex scent as I detect a masculine note during the day as well. What a shame ... It was so beautiful ... I have the parfum version (7,5ml) and this is how CM was before and should be but of course this is also now discontinued. Chanel, what the heck happened??? Please bring back my beloved Mademoiselle.