Is Alexandria Fragrances China Affair a dupe of Chanel Coromandel?
Coromandel EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
China Affair Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary, if divisive, Chanel masterpiece. You either get it or you don't - those who do fall madly in love with its rich, complex character, while others are left scratching their heads, or worse, running for the hills. Definitely not a blind buy.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its rich, strong projection and luxurious accords make it perfect for special evenings and dates, where its complexity can be appreciated. While some find it cozy enough for casual wear, its intensity makes it less suitable for most office environments or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including White Chocolate, Musk, Bitter Orange
Adds amber, drops vanilla
Where to buy
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Coromandel EDP
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