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SMEL. EDP

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Mademoiselle

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SMEL. Mademoiselle is an Eau de Parfum. Mademoiselle opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Vanilla. SMEL.'s Mademoiselle carries an Acquired verdict, a citrus-led wear.

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.
  • Chic
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Confident
Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

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

Best Occasions

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

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About

SMEL.' Mademoiselle is a budget take on Chanel's modern classic, Coco Mademoiselle. The opening blends orange, mandarin and bergamot into a bright, sticky citrus that closely echoes the original's fruity-chypre entrance. The heart of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang delivers a soft floral bouquet in line with the real fragrance, though with a touch less complexity. The base is where the two diverge most: patchouli, vetiver, vanilla and white musk aim for Coco Mademoiselle's famous citrus-patchouli backbone, but the patchouli here is lighter and less structured, missing the depth that reviewers describe as the key to the original's lasting appeal. It fades to a clean skin scent sooner than the original's reported 8-10 hours. Still, it offers a fair approximation of the bright, sophisticated character that made Coco Mademoiselle a modern staple, suited to office wear, dates and evenings, particularly in cooler months where the patchouli warmth reads best.