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ovgtzyktxmf – :
I always thought that when I would smell Coromandel I would find my oriental holy grail. Chanel, her dark Chinoiserie lacquer screens, the description of the scent as a deep and heavy oriental – in my mind I was imagining the most beautiful scent in the world. The price tag stopped me from ever sampling it – what if I did fall in love? It would be unrequited, because out of my budget reach.
Today I finally made an effort to sample the whole Exclusifs line at a department store. There stood the 200 ml bottle of Coromandel, within my grasp. I sprayed a little on my wrist expecting a blast of something very powerful, and was met with – utter disappointment… This was the great Coromandel? Something sweet and ambery, chocolaty, and most disappointingly: as weak as a body spray… Even now, two hours later, I can barely smell it on my wrist (three heavy sprays) and left on the sample card: nothing but the smell of the paper…
Dreams shattered…
No, I’m all right 😉 I just wish I could smell what everybody else is smelling!
I must say I found the whole line a bit disappointing, more like eaux de cologne. Only Cuir de Russie stood out for me – a very wearable leather because of the low sillage, but also almost gone from my other wrist in two hours.
Yes, before I’m thrown in jail by the Chanel-police, I promise I will do another sampling of Les Exclusifs to give them a second chance – but meeting Coromandel unfortunately was a bad blind date.
katya01 – :
Amazing perfume, blind buy from Chanel site. Addicting.
zareta22 – :
I think I have finally found my favourite Chanel fragrance! When I first got my nose on the sample I ordered, I was struck by its similarity to Fancy Nights by Jessica Simpson, which I also own and love. Fancy Nights does not have the decadence and luxurious tone that Coromandel has, however, they are both amber heavy and beautiful in different ways.
Coromandel is very ethereal yet striking, loud yet quiet, current yet classic; it’s certainly a juxtaposed composition in many ways. It doesn’t leap off the skin and fill a room but is quietly intoxicating and certainly has an inviting quality. As far as notes go, I get amber, patchouli and a tiny hint of white chocolate.
I think I need to buy a full bottle soon!
kolomoec03 – :
Absolute masterpiece. Smooth and luscious with just the right amount of florals and resins (and white chocolate!). I can imagine this to be sexy on both men and women.
Projection and sillage is moderate. I get 8+ hours.
Айназ – :
I tested this at the Chanel Counter in Fenwick, Newcastle (should that be the channel coonter?) I digress.
First impressions? Lord above. Way too powerful!
It was a boxing glove at high velocity. A cacophony of notes so crowded into each other that it felt like standing at the front of a Metallica concert with your head in the Marshall speakers at 11+.
I moved away with great speed, waving the spill in a desperate attempt to disperse the perfume equivalent of a Prize Wrestler.
However, some time later, I retrieved the spill from my pocket.
Oh, regrets! I was chastened, filled with remorse for my previous hasty recoil, for Coromandel had slid, ever so gently into a diaphanous veil of incense and confection, the like of which I had never experienced before!
Not my usual balance at all. I was confused that my fragrant bete noir, namely patchouli in any other guise than on it’s own, as an oil, was in a mix, with something decidedly vannilary/gourmand, making chocolate sheeps eyes at me. I was loving it, playing olfactory blind man’s buff in this current of fragrant joy.
It is always a mark of genius when the notes become so enraptured with one another that the whole formula takes on a life of it’s own, like a colour you cannot imagine, or a sound no one has ever heard before. Something so alien and beautiful, you can barely imagine it originated on earth. I must take it as read that the notes are; citrus, rose, patchouli, vanilla, incense, orris, benzoin, olibanum, neroli, jasmine, musk and woods. Seriously. I get some beautiful, edible flower which only grows on Pandora. I have no words. To quote Ellie Arroway in the movie “Contact”; “No words, they should have sent a poet”.
In all my years of sniffing, inhaling, tasting and testing, I have never come across a successful match of patchouli and gourmand. Not ever. Not until now. I don’t think anyone else could have managed it. I suspect witchcraft. Yes. That must be what it is.
It’s an amazing perfume . I have to run away from myself for 5-10 mins or so after spraying, I still don’t like the intense bitter jetstream which first leaves the bottle, but the progress through to and beyond drydown is so worth it.
Strangely, I have had no compliments. I have to put this down to the ladies hereabouts favouring the modern fruity candyfloss perfumes which proliferate the shelves in Fenwicks (the best parfumerie in the North East), and the fellows seeking out the magnetic intensity of kebabs, craft beers and bacon sandwiches. Nevertheless, perfume is for me, so they can all get stuffed. Literally. With candyfloss and kebabs. I have Coromandel, and, we are in perfect harmony and, for the time being at least, totally in love.
бродяга – :
Oh Man what a scent. This is awesome. A very smooth spicy scent, not too heavy either. As a man if your tired of the designer line Bleu De Chanel. Try this. This a must buy
Stookeple – :
This is a spicier and woodier Prada Amber to my nose. It’s more refined, classier and elegant than Prada. I don’t get any white chocolate at all but it’s a beautiful fragrance. If you like Amber this is much like the next step up. I like both but Coromandel really has taken it up a notch.
qfl057JeomiWogkig – :
Chanel should have named this “Félicité” or “Bliss”. It truly smells like falling in love for the first time, and I don’t think it’s possible to feel bad while you’re wearing it.
feto – :
Oh wow! I was sooo not expecting to like this one. The reviews made me order a sample from ebay, and god thats great! With sillage and lasting power that great, I can definitely see why the price is so high. On my skin that white chocolate note is very present (which I was really hoping for) heavenly blended with benzoin and patchouli…oooh!!! Its not available where I live though, but once I travel somewhere where this liquid magic is available, I’ll definitely pick this up!
ICEBERG13 – :
When I first tried Coromandel I rolled my eyes… yeah straight into the back of my head! Absolute patchouli bliss.
Definitely unisex but there are moments in it’s development where is leans more feminine and vice verse. The white chocolate seems like an odd choice of note but works really well. It doesn’t take it too far into gourmand territory and it adds a nice creaminess to the whole composition.
Coromandel lasts for a long time but the projection is typical Chanel; it creates an aura around you rather than invading the space of others. And this aura is quite potent for many hours.
I’ve not tried the EDT but I cannot imagine how it could be superior to this EDP version.
Buy with 100% confidence as this is liquid gold and is one of the rare luxury items that is underpriced in my opinion.
lara2550 – :
Absolutely lovely! It’s a classical gem. Reminds me so much of Shalimar, but more delicate to those who can’t stomach such heavy scents.
Too bad it’s overshadowed by other Chanel perfumes, like Coco Mademosille and Chance, that appeal to the newer generations.
Evesustictats – :
What a beauty!!!!
How come not more rave on about this gem?
slonapotam – :
OMG, I think I just died and went to heaven. I love it from beginning till the end. Patchouli wrapped in white chocolate.. Mmmm..
ytm090bedyWelty – :
As it seems is tradition, my mother has told me that she’ll be buying this for me on (or before) my birthday. I used to own the EDT which was truly gorgeous on me. The EDP, however, is a whole other creature. Holding out to own it again, I’m always going into Chanel and annoying the SAs by squirting a bit on my knuckles or gloves. I’ve been quite depressed lately and this is really lifting my spirits. The warmth in this is just so irresistible. I sprayed some on my gloves yesterday and I can still smell the patchouli and chocolate. Its lasted longer than the EDT ever did and I need something like that for a fragrance like this. Its blended so meticulously that it’s hard to describe it by any other way than ‘love’. Woodsy, possibly birch, amber, orris & benzoin are what I get from this mostly.
This is a rare case of me much preferring the EDP to the EDT. It’s heady, but calming and a true 10 out of 10.
I may call this my signature, if I had enough money to buy my own bottle frequently and not just receive it as a gift every year.
Grine – :
Coromandel EDP is lush from beginning to end. While I preferred the earthiness from the EDT, but the EDP presents a more creamy and spicy patchouli accord. Arguably, for many, this is good – more more approachable. Where the EDT was like Fancy Nights, the EdP doesnt strike me as similar to anything. There is this gorgeous supple rose in the dry down that I almost faint when I smell it.
This is Chanel elegance, and this is superior to any scent I’ve ever tried. 8ve have had many fragrances and seen even more come and go, this always holds a place in my heart even though I can no longer afford it.
qwerty17001 – :
Wearing a EDP tester. I’ve never smelled the EDT version so won’t be able to provide info about the differences.
Well blended and well behaved woody oriental: smells expensive and refined. The woods and incense base last past the 6 hour mark on me. That said, due to the cost I will not be adding to my collection.
I have several that I love in this price range, so even though I really like it I will be passing. If I had to sum up the reason why, I’d say that it smells a little too perfect, and mature. Like this would be an excellent choice for a beautiful woman in her 60s or 70s. I know that might seem abstract, but that’s the over all feeling Coromandel gives me.
Lelius – :
I own and absolutely adore the edt, it is my favorite scent! I’ve been a bit worried about the reform and have wanted to try the edp to compare, and finally had my chance today. So here’s my take: it has changed and it does smell different in the opening. It has a strong medicinal tone to it that caught me off guard, but it does slowly morph into a recognizable form of fragrance I know and love, even if it isn’t totally replicated. The notes are perhaps better blended which for some I suppose is a good thing. I personally prefer to be able to pick out the individual notes through the life of a fragrance. It also doesn’t seem as smooth and creamy- if the Fragrantica pyramids are correct, perhaps the vanilla accord used in the edt was creamier toned than the amber that replaced it for the edp.The verdict: yes, it has noticeably changed especially in the opening, and the scent seems to me to be more linear and less multifaceted. Yes, it is still good. Yes, I will be able to replace my edt with the edp without therapy, because it retains that patchouli meets iced gingerbread thing that drives me crazy and keeps me over spraying (get over it, coworkers).
dpd901Negeltzex – :
I’m ashamed to say I’ve never really smelled the EDT version.
However, I’ve recently been sampling the EDP & today just acquired a 200ml bottle. So far, I’m really digging Coromandel EDP. It’s right up my olfactory alley.
Coromandel is an oriental perfume that packs a very serious punch. And I mean this in the best way possible. It doesn’t come off as loud or powerful on the first spray, but rather subdued. However, the aroma only intensifies as the minutes go on, and by the 30-45 minute mark, Coromandel is finally at it’s peak intensity (on my skin anyway). It smells powdery, smoky, nutty, and balsamic. The ingredients all blend very well together, and the more pronounced notes, such as the patchouli, stay at the top even through the latest phases of the dry down. I apologize if I am sounding too technical at this point, but Coromandel really is the type of scent that commands scrutiny.
To sum it up: FUCK YES.
This is soo sexy on my skin and even sexier on a woman. It is not made to be liked by the masses, but it is so good that most would like it. You probably won’t run into someone in public wearing this either, just because of it’s exclusivity. Compliments are just bound to arise when you’re wearing this out and about. It smells so scrumptious.
The sillage is very pleasant and persistent. It is never overwhelming. The longevity is really amazing. People will be able to smell it on you until is is washed off, basically. I go with about 6-7 sprays to satisfy me. Why not? This could be worn in any season, but I would wear it dressed up or at least when I’m not scrubbin’ or just hanging out.
Overall, Coromandel EDP is an excellent offering from Chanel. It is luxurious and intoxicating. It is the highest quality juice in my collection, and is top-shelf worthy. I’d call this a masterpiece.
Rating: 10/10
qwwin – :
Coromandel is very quicly become one of my fevorits . It is now in my top five along with dior homme intense (vintage),Creed SMW, Reflection Man, Amouage Asrar. I’ve both EDT (2015 batch) and edp (2017 batch). They’re closed, however i prefer edp to edt as it is smoother and more mature. It is richer and more complex, all ingredients are well blended and it is now become harder to detect individule notes of its composition than in edt. projection in the latest versions of edt and efp is almost the same.
the newer version of edp is slightly different than 2017 version. It become closer to edt again. Coromandel could be easily one’s signiture scent in winter and fall. It could also be applied in summer night.
Evaluation:
Scent: 9/10
projection: 7/10
silage: 8/10
Longivity: 8/10
Age: 30+
Complement: 7/10
versatility: 8/10
Overall: 9/10
Masterpiece
andreyka – :
A lovely fellow fragrantican gave me a sample of this perfume, one I would never have thought to try as patchouli and I aren’t really friends.
This leaked a little in my bag and I was in olfactory heaven, a slightly earthy, rich and warm fragrance that would be the absolute antidote to the cold wet weather we suffer in this country. An enveloping air of warm happiness enshrouding you.
I had never smelled such a beautifully blended perfume before and both myself and my bf loved it.
On paper and on my BF it is fantastic, however for some reason on me there is a profoundly sour note. It is just as one commenter mentioned below, my skin seems to turn one of the notes.
The good news is that this eventually dissipates, or at least, becomes much less pronounced after say 20 minutes. It is however very off putting and once noticed is impossible to “un notice”.
I think patchouli turns quite sour on my skin, its the same with Sisley soir d”orient however the effects are much less pronounced and don’t last as long.
It is still a beautiful fragrance, a masterpiece really, starts off incredibly strong with sillage turning to moderate after 30mins, on my skin moderate longevity.
cs1.6.ru – :
Just got it and I’m trying it on for the first time, reaction: I’m loving this right now!
On my skin Im getting an earthy rose covered in incense and there’s definitely something slightly gourmand coming from the chocolate but it’s not overly done.
As I’m writing this review I’m getting more of a citrusy powder and my roommate from the other side of the room just said it smells “really good”…yeah I’m liking this..
Will have to wait for the drydown…
Viktor_PetLab – :
Sampling this today, and despairing that I cannot afford to buy a bottle right this very moment.
The most intoxicating patchouli I have ever sniffed. It is at once refined and earthy. Held up by the ambery vanillic base it is absolutely enveloping.
Warmer, cozier and more mellow than any other Chanel I’ve tried. I completely agree with people who describe this as “Chanel does Guerlain.”
ibra-hmel – :
@chillevanille From my experience I would say that your ponderations are spot on. I also have a miniature of Coromandel EDT and I also was slightly out off by some facets of the scent, even though I absolutely loved it. It smelled a bit too aldehydic for my taste, and there was some sourness to it.
I think the EDP is just well done and they reformulated it very well. I suggest you try it before buying though, because it does smell quite different from the EDT; for me it’s an upgrade but maybe some people may still prefer the EDT version I guess.
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vesen – :
This is a question for those who have tried both the EDT and EDP rather than a true review:
I have a mini of the EDT version and I love how it smells in the bottle and on paper, I still like it on me but my skin makes it a little funky. It gets really warm (I don’t like overly warm-makes it smell very oriental and the gourmand white chocolate becomes harder to notice) but at the same time the patchouli gets damp, almost a little mildewy? Before my skin does a number on it, it smells cool and crisp with a delicious white chocolate note. The drydown is much better but I would love if the top notes worked on me too. Might I have better luck with the new EDP?
Also, since I have the dab bottle I can’t put it on my clothes, so take in to consideration that if I got a bottle/decant of the EDP, I could just spray it on my clothes.
greathe – :
Autumn evening spent in a French orangery.
You´re just sitting by a Chinese carved lacquer tea table, eating handmade truffles /made of white Belgian chocolate & with vanilla filling/ & juicy pieces of fresh orange. And you can sense & smell humid air from outside. It brings you whiffs of sweet smoke, a scent of red roses & wet ground. Yes, autumn is finally here.
/For a more accurate impression, look at Perugini´s picture A Girl Reading./
sfw258speagoessenda – :
Guys.
This is it.
I tried Coromandel EDT many times and pondered for years (literally, YEARS) whether:
1) is too feminine for me, a man?
2) is it too pricey?
3) wtf is this sour ending note?
Now all my doubts have vanished.
The new EDP reformulation is just stunning. The patchouli is much more rounded and the base notes are powdery and warm, not slightly sour as in the EDT, which I also loved btw.
I am buying this and it will become my signature scent.
It is pricey but it’s also long lasting so I feel like it might not be such a bad deal after all.
This fragrance is timeless, gorgeous, unisex, perfect for every season, effortlessly sophisticated.
By far my favorite Chanel and definitely one of my favorite fragrances ever.
Meoxr804Bessinepome – :
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this when I purchased a mini bottle. The white chocolate note intrigued me, and the orris root made me think this might be similar to Britney Spears Naughty Fantasy Remix. It kind of is similar! Naughty Fantasy is much stronger though and doesn’t have many notes that this one does.
…which is why it surprised me that this is not as strong as I thought/hoped. Not to say it isn’t a gorgeous fragrance. It smells SO good. It’s not an edible chocolate, but just something that warms up the composition even more. It’s a cozy, warm, skin scent, but lasts forever. This is obviously much more complex than Britney Spears, and isn’t even comparable beyond the white chocolate & orris root combo. The patchouli and incense make this slightly smoky and herbal. All around a wonderfully blended scent that is very elegant and classy. Perhaps I don’t find this to be so strong since I have a dabber bottle and find that many scents perform not as strongly when dabbed vs. atomized/sprayed. I hope I didn’t get a fake! It definitely is strong sniffing out of the bottle. I think it just melds so well with people’s skin chemistry that it isn’t an IN-YOUR-FACE fragrance, but one that envelopes you in its warmth and exudes an aura of comfort and refinement. I think I might decant some of it into an atomizer to see if that helps.
sbi326speagoessenda – :
Beautiful beautiful dry down, sweet powdery comforting scent, I love this one, never bores me at all, one of the great collection of Les Exclusifs, it kind of reminds me of my aunt in Jakarta who likes to apply ‘Purol’ body powder after she showered with sandalwood and honey Chinese soap bar.
There again.. all those lovely fragrances that always evoke your deepest buried memories
Сергей А.Л. – :
I just tried this for the first time and do not understand why people say that it’s not suitable for men. It just smells really damn good. I don’t get any overtly masculine or feminine vibes. Definitely more wearable by men than Boy is
Lizzocuouttib – :
کرماندل عطری خیلی خوشبو و ملایم و دوست داشتنی است
اصلا آزار دهنده نیست و همه پسند است و فکر نکنم هیچ کس از این عطر بدش بیاد
بسیار مناسب برای فصل پاییز و زمستان است
یک کم کفه ترازو به سمت خانوم ها متمایل است ولی در عین حال آقایان هم میتوانند به راحتی استفاده کنند
از اون عطر هایی است که هر وقت نمیدونید از چه عطری استفاده کنید و متحیر هستید میاد تو ذهنتون
rrrw – :
I tried this in EDT a few years ago, to me this was a scrubber , far too screechy and strong for me .
Fast forward to a few weeks ago , I got two sample bottles of the new EDP , finished them both and bought the biggest bottle available.
The is so much rounder and deeper and just absolutely gorgeous , I have been wearing it exclusively since I first got the samples. The dry down is just absolutely heavenly .. sweat and resinous to my nose . I get wifs of the white chocolate here and there every now and again. Stunning in every way . I Also Love the mentholly opening , has the same smell as the original “Lip Ice” Flavour.
If you didn’t like the EDT , try the new EDP .. you WILL fall in love !
seaflanker – :
Coromandel EDP
I had a huge trepidation trying Coromandel. I heard it was close to Fancy Nights, something I down wright loathed and put Coromandels exploration on the back burner. Come to find out, they arent related at all.
I feel everything has been pretty much accurately covered regarding the nuts and bolts making up Coromandel, so Im going to take a birdwalk to expand this a bit in a few different directions.
I first sprayed Coromandel, It felt slightly familiar. Matriarch’s CoCo Blanc came to mind in its milky chai vanilla wood feel. 1932 edt also resonated with me with its sweet woody vanillic base once again is used in Coromandel, as is the orris note. Angel sprung to mind with its chocolaty patchouli.
Coromandel is indeed beautiful and well done, and it strikes me with its oilbanum, patchouli, orris, and musky woods as a very creamy base driven scent. I might get a full bottle not only for the fact this absolutely blew my doors off as a great scent, but I suspect there is much more to it than this..I think it could also be a tremendous layering component to those that do like to layer and blend their fragrances. I cant wait to layer this under my orientals I already have in my collection.
scoot – :
I finally have a whole bottle, yay! What’s to say? It’s a masterpiece. It’s a lot like Prada Amber but less herbaceous, more powdery and warm.
I get far more olibanum than benzoin, tonnes of patchouli, sweet creamy vanilla which I guess is white chocolate and powder. But, of course, it’s more complex than it sounds. Rich, balsamic, heady. It’s the perfect scent for me. It’s like Obsession but far more refined and fresh and of course without the spiciness which is, in part, what makes it so refined.
Yuriy_77 – :
I am a man who appreciates and is thankful for this fragrance classic timeless elegance that just moves me like no other. Add to that its in your face sophisticated patchouli / incense combined with extraordinary longevity and silage and you have in my opinion one of the most well blended unisex scents ever, without the cloying synthetic nose that accompanies many including some of the male specific from Chanel. It’s wide range and versatility covers from utmost utmost formal to nice casual and every season but hot summer. All I need are about four incredible fragrances and I am pleased to claim this as one of them! If you have not tried a sample you must to see if it is right for you!
ft9 – :
I sprayed this on my hand at Nieman Marcus yesterday and the first citrus and airy, powdery,sweet notes reminds me a little of Shalimar and the rose, jasmine, and a powdery bite, a little of Chanel No 5. However there is a strong camphorish, minty, almost mentholated note that is never too strong or medicinal but definitely present and dominating in the heart notes although it is tempered very well with light woods, amber, and rounded off by a non-sweet airy powdery vanilla. It’s a very well balance, elegant, and “full” fragrance. I sniffed the tester wands for several of the Chanel Les Exclusifs line and was very impressed by all their offerings, the whole collection struck me as masterfully done. I will totally buy this once I can afford the largest bottle.
Antonio_94 – :
I did not want to try EdT (now discontinued), because I thought it was too strong and sweet. And I do not like patchouli, so it was a no go for me.
Then I heard that the new EdP was softer, more rounded and patchouli in it was not so strong, so I tried it.
This is a really nice perfume, although I do not think it’s too original. Reminds me of something already seen, some perfumes from the past with a typical ultra-elegant Chanel signature. As somebody said, that could be some new Coco Blanche, and I certainly smell in it echoes of Shalimar, Opium before the reformulation, but also mild, much more wearable Angel. It is a true unisex perfume, although you do not have to worry that it is not feminine enough. Durability is very good and sillage is sensational.
I am glad that this perfume for me is somehow a time-track through the past, reminding me of some of the most beautiful perfumes from the golden perfume era, with a modern, elegant Chanel touch.
ivanz73 – :
The first time I tried this I didn’t like it at all.
I felt the incense smoke and benzoin were bursting too sharply well pass the opening. I also found it leathery in a harsh way.
But hours later I felt the drydown was pleasant.
Wearing it again, I didn’t find the incense so strong and felt it was quite pleasant as well. These notes (incense, benzoin, leather) give this perfume an originality that is lacking in all the mainstream products and even in other Chanel Exclusifs.
The drydown this time came sooner in a powdery, sweet (but never tiring nor cloying) way.
I also felt the white cholocate note.
This is gorgeous, I guess the first time it just surprised me in the opening.
I looooove the drydown specially, and I will try to get a bottle ASAP, despite the steep price, I feel it’s worth it.
Sophisticated, elegant, nice!
ludaf – :
The classiest stay home from work to go out and play scent ever
dend – :
I’ll get the blasphemy out of the way first: I DO see some similarity to JS Fancy Nights. On the bottle and upon first spritz, I bemoaned that I had in my possession a $200 clone of a $10 celeb scent that you can find on clearance at just about any given TJ Maxx. And yes, that would be an ironically appropriate penance for someone who blind buys shit this expensive, but…
It doesn’t stay that way for long, and even while it does, it is so, SO much better. Coromandel is a reference patchouli scent, in my opinion. As we all know, patchouli has a deserved reputation for smelling like a musty hippie shop; Coromandel, on the other hand, is patchouli done in the most luxe possible way. It smells, as many Chanels do, like the epitome of good taste. Or, if you prefer, like MONEY. The fruits in the opening are bright and interesting in juxtaposition to the smoooooth, somewhat dark patchouli, but Coromandel’s money shot, for me, is that smokiness from the base. I don’t really smell anything that I would identify as white chocolate until the far drydown, but my nose is certainly no expert.
Coromandel is a timeless smelling oriental that leans to the feminine side of unisex; women that love orientals but find that some of them turn quite masculine have nothing to fear here, and men who enjoy sweet scents will be in heaven.
bodya777 – :
Rich, earthy and creamy. Coromandel is dirty and delicate at the same time, rough and soft. Comforting and naughty… Lusty and luxurious, like a passionate embrace of a lover.
Well blended and long lasting. A beautiful dirty and sexy fragrance.
Fapchoock – :
creamy, smooth, silky, clean but dirty all at the same time. the most complex smell ive ever put my nose on.
OLIVIYAONE – :
Today is 10 years I’ve been using Coromandel. It’s opulent, aristocratic, glossy and perfectly executed piece of art.
88burik – :
I am very, very disappointed in Chanel for messing with this masterpiece. It is still great quality and beautifully blended but, to me, one the characteristics that set Coromandel apart from other orientals was the contrast between the earthy patchouli in the opening that gradually turned into a sweet and warm amber. Not only the patchouli has been relegated to the background, but this composition is linear from beginning to end, so you never get a chance to fully enjoy it. I am not even sure I would still classify this as an oriental woody anymore. Maybe an oriental vanilla?
I am also quite disappointed in the performance. The previous iteration was unbelievable. If I sprayed Coromandel EdT on a card, the card would smell for MONTHS! And if I sprayed it on my skin, it would still be there until I took a shower the next day. I need several sprays of the EdP to get any kind of longevity, which really shocked me seeing how it is supposedly more concentrated, and it still doesn’t even come close to the original.
I do not know if there is such a scarce supply of patchouli that Chanel was forced to reformulate this fragrance and then decided to change the concentration so that the “tweaks” would not be so noticeable; or if all this was just an excuse to charge considerably more per bottle. But, in any case, it is an utter shame.
Again, it does NOT smell awful by any means. Far from it! I own a bottle of the EdP and will continue using it. Also, from what I have read in the comments, many people actually prefer this version and have not experienced any hindrance in performance. I am very jealous of these people because, unfortunately, I can’t help but feel extremely sad.
4eJI – :
I did a comparison of Coromandel edt and the edp. Edt is sharper and imho a lot better.
Those who know me know my complete love for Coromandel edt – it’s one of my favourite fragrances and I confess I’m addicted to it, I wear it often and know it very well. I know every note, every angle, I know the bones of edt to the point that if I catch a whiff of it on someone (which rarely happens) I feel compelled to put some on as soon as I can. It’s a delight, rich, sweet/sharp and note perfect.
The edp is good, very very good and I will undoubtedly buy a fb at some point but whilst it’s extremely similar to the edt it is not in the same league as my beloved.
The Edp is smooth, it’s obviously Chanel and it shares a lot of the edt DNA- but for me edp is a sister, not a twin.
Still fb worthy though. And yes I do love it, I’m just not IN love with it – that special love is reserved for my edt.
MOISMGEFMENSE – :
Wow, this is gorgeous. Something old, something new. Very well made. I have no other words except that I am loving this. Definitely would like a FB. <3
Sabif – :
I bought the EDP recently. It is mellow, sweet but not toothachingly and the patchouli is there but not overpowering. Perfect for a chilly/cold weather, elegant and cozy and the same time.
Vatson – :
So I compared this with the original coromandel today.
Original has more patchouli and to me a patchouli that is similar to A men. Plus more wood.
This is s