CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum Intense Spray

Most Helpful Positive Review

Different to the original Coco...but still good!

Somewhat similar to the original Coco Mademoiselle but sweeter and warmer, this reincarnation loses what made the original so unique, and puts it almost in the same league as other fruit-patchouli fragrances...which admittedly makes it more generic but isn't necessarily a bad thing either. I was exp...ecting the Patchouli in this to be amped up when I first saw the word 'Intense' and therefore was very excited to try it, however that's unfortunately not the case, instead it's the addition of Vanilla, Tonka and a slight fruitiness that makes it different to the original, and the complete absence of 'vetiver' which gave the original an ever-so-slightly unisex edge. The initial blast has a strong amount of citrus in it too. I do enjoy wearing this, but to me Chanel are playing 'safe' with it, rather than staying true to the 'Intense' promise which could have held a lot of potential if done right. Being sweeter and warmer, this one is more feminine than the original, it also lasts longer on my skin and is perfect for daytime wear. Classy, non-floral and (just like the original) this one also gets me compliments. I love the original but would consider purchasing this variation of it too...even if it's just to give my nose a break from the original - whilst still being able to indulge in a subtle reminder of it. What's that proverb again: "A rose too often smelled loses it's fragrance"? -> My 'Ulta Beauty Top 7 must-have list' (thought it might be useful to share my 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Ulta) < - < 1. Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Eye Cream: Clinique All about eyes < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Makeup Remover: Lancome Bi Facil < 5. Pigmentation + Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6. Eyeliner: Ulta Beauty Gel Eyeliner Pencil < 7. Moisturizer: 'Lush' – Enzymion