James Heeley 2013 EDP

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Coccobello

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James Heeley Coccobello is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Coccobello opens with Palm Leaf and Gardenia, settles into a heart of Salt, Vanilla, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Benzoin. James Heeley's Coccobello carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one is a divisive holiday-in-a-bottle scent, loved by some for its realistic green coconut and reviled by others for smelling like everything from bug spray to curry or even body odour. It’s either a fresh, natural escape or a chemical disaster depending on your skin and your nose.
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Coccobello 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its lighter projection and fresh, natural profile make it perfect for casual or sport wear, especially on warm days. However, given its skin-scent performance for many, it might be too subtle for a formal occasion and too polarising for some office environments.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Coccobello opens with a crisp, green snap of palm leaf and the creamy, intoxicating bloom of gardenia. As it settles, a natural, unsweetened coconut emerges, tempered by a delicate briny salt note and a subtle touch of vanilla sweetness. The base grounds it with soft, earthy sandalwood and cedar, rounded by a balsamic benzoin warmth, evoking a natural, sun-kissed skin scent.

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