Is SMEL. Mademoiselle a dupe of Chanel Coco Mademoiselle?

Coco Mademoiselle EDP

Chanel by Jacques Polge Original Favourite

Mademoiselle EDP

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Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum bottle Coco Mademoiselle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2001 Year -
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Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum bottle Mademoiselle EDP
$169.00+ tax from
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Coco Mademoiselle EDP
A contemporary classic that radiates poise and sensuality, Coco Mademoiselle is the gold standard for chic, vibrant patchouli-floral blends-instantly recognisable and effortlessly refined.
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Our Verdict - Mademoiselle EDP
Copycat's Mademoiselle captures Coco Mademoiselle's signature citrus-patchouli contrast reasonably well, but the patchouli base is thinner and less structured than Chanel's original, losing some of the backbone that gives the real fragrance its chic, lasting character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Coco Mademoiselle EDP A Mademoiselle 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 Mademoiselle EDP
Mademoiselle EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 28% vs 38%
Orange 26% vs 30%
Jasmine 25% vs 35%
Mandarin 24% vs 27%
Bergamot 24% vs 41%
Ylang-Ylang 22% vs 25%
Patchouli 19% vs 32%
Musk 16% vs 20%
Vanilla 16% vs 23%
Vetiver 16% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Orange 26% vs 30%
Mandarin 24% vs 27%
Bergamot 24% vs 41%
Only in Coco Mademoiselle
Orange Blossom 24%
Shared Notes
Rose 28% vs 38%
Jasmine 25% vs 35%
Ylang-Ylang 22% vs 25%
Only in Coco Mademoiselle
Mimosa 23%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 19% vs 32%
Musk 16% vs 20%
Vanilla 16% vs 23%
Vetiver 16% vs 23%
Only in Coco Mademoiselle
Tonka Bean 16% Opoponax 15%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Mademoiselle Mademoiselle
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Coco Mademoiselle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Coco Mademoiselle's sparkling citrus and white florals shine in spring and autumn, while the patchouli-vanilla base adds enough warmth for cool evenings; it may feel too rich for the hottest or coldest extremes.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Its well-mannered projection makes it versatile for office and formal wear, while the sensual floral-patchouli adds allure for dates; the refined, lasting sillage fits most occasions except sport.

Mademoiselle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The citrus-patchouli warmth suits cooler months best, where the base reads rich rather than heavy.

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

Chic and versatile, it works well for office, date and evening settings where a sophisticated signature scent is wanted.

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

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Orange, Bergamot

Key Differences

Without mimosa and opoponax

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