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Coromandel Eau de Parfum bottle Coromandel
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U Gender U
2016 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££
China Affair Eau de Parfum bottle China Affair

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Coromandel
Coromandel is a divisive masterpiece: some find it an elegant, clean patchouli with a gourmand twist, while others get a damp, mouldy blast. It's either an addictive, sophisticated experience or a hard pass, often smelling 'dated' or too 'religious' for some.
Acquired
Our Verdict - China Affair
If Coromandel is out of budget, this 'inspired by' scent offers a similar vibe without breaking the bank. It's divisive, with some finding it a dead ringer, others detecting weaker performance or a 'stale' note.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 24%
Floral 22% 22%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 21% 21%
Warm 9% 9%
Woody 14% 13%
Earthy 18% 17%
Animalic 6% 6%
Fresh 13% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Coromandel EdP
China Affair EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bitter Orange 35% vs 33%
Citrus 33% vs 35%
Neroli 30% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 38% vs 35%
Orris 22% vs 20%
Rose 19% vs 22%
Jasmine 19% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 15% vs 18%
Amber 14% vs 12%
Frankincense 13% vs 11%
Incense 13% vs 14%
Woody 13% vs 13%
Musk 11% vs 12%

Accords

Coromandel China Affair
100%
Amber
100%
74%
Woody
71%
70%
Warm Spicy
67%
67%
Patchouli
57%
54%
Citrus
66%
56%
Balsamic
55%
50%
Sweet
49%
49%
Earthy
Powdery
48%
Fresh
47%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
74%
71%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
67%
Patchouli shared
67%
57%
Citrus shared
54%
66%
Balsamic shared
56%
55%
Sweet shared
50%
49%
49%
48%
47%

Performance

Coromandel China Affair
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Coromandel

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With significant projection and impressive longevity, Coromandel is best suited for evenings out or cooler weather. While some wear it to the office, its bold presence makes it more of a 'special occasion' scent, shining brightest on dates or formal events where its depth can be appreciated.

China Affair

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and amber-woody character make it suitable for office wear, especially if applied lightly, as mentioned by some reviewers. The sensual dry down with white chocolate and incense makes it ideal for dates and evening events, while its comforting warmth suits casual wear. It's definitely not a gym scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Orris, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Coromandel
China Affair
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