Is The Fragrance World UK Coco a dupe of Chanel Coco?

Coco EDP

Chanel by Jacques Polge Original Acquired

Coco EDP

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Coco Eau de Parfum bottle Coco EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1984 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Coco Eau de Parfum bottle Coco EDP
£80.00 from
35ml at The Fragrance Shop
Best value £1.52/ml (100ml)
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£29.95 from
50ml at The Fragrance World
Best value £0.40/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Coco EDP
A baroque, spicy amber floral that envelops you in warmth and drama. Coco EDP is the gold standard of old-school opulence, bringing sophistication and commanding presence to any special occasion.
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Our Verdict - Coco EDP
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Chanel Coco (1984) - the pyramid maps the original's mandarin opening, rose heart, and sandalwood dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Coco EDP A Coco EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Coco EDP
Coco EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coriander 26% vs 26%
Peach 26% vs 19%
Jasmine 23% vs 27%
Mandarin 23% vs 31%
Rose 22% vs 35%
Clove 22% vs 18%
Mimosa 18% vs 18%
Orange Blossom 18% vs 21%
Amber 15% vs 25%
Sandalwood 15% vs 34%
Opoponax 14% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Coriander 26% vs 26%
Peach 26% vs 19%
Mandarin 23% vs 31%
Only in Coco
Jasmine 24%
Shared Notes
Rose 22% vs 35%
Clove 22% vs 18%
Mimosa 18% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Amber 15% vs 25%
Sandalwood 15% vs 34%
Opoponax 14% vs 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Coco Coco
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Coco

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its opulent amber, spices, and resins shine best in cooler weather, enveloping the wearer in warmth and richness. The intensity can be overwhelming in heat, but its floral heart allows some wear in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Commanding projection, animalic undertones, and deep warmth make it ideal for dressed-up evenings, gala events, and romantic occasions. It can be too assertive for daily office wear or casual settings.

Coco

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The mandarin-led opening and sandalwood-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Chanel bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Chanel signature.

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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Jasmine, Mandarin, Rose

Key Differences

Adds benzoin, drops civet and clover

Where to buy

Coco EDP
Coco EDP
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