Chanel 2016 EDP

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Coromandel

by Jacques Polge

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Chanel Coromandel is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Jacques Polge. Coromandel opens with Citrus, Bitter Orange, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of White Chocolate, Woody Notes, Musk, and Vanilla. Chanel's Coromandel carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Coromandel Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Coromandel opens with a bright, fleeting whisper of citrus, quickly giving way to an earthy, almost moist patchouli heart, woven beautifully with creamy orris and delicate florals. As it settles, a sweet, velvety white chocolate note emerges, harmonising with warm vanilla, benzoin, and a mystic haze of incense and woody undertones. It’s a sophisticated dance between light and dark, sweet and earthy.

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