Question 1

What's the difference between Excess and Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

Excess is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite (2011) dominated by Woody accords. Coco Mademoiselle is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chanel (2001) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Patchouli, Earthy, Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, Excess or Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Excess scores 3.95/5 vs Coco Mademoiselle at 4.11/5. Coco Mademoiselle's standout strength: Timeless, sophisticated fragrance suitable for all ages. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Excess and Coco Mademoiselle smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Coco Mademoiselle: The r/fragrance community overwhelmingly rejects age-based fragrance gatekeeping and celebrates Coco Mademoiselle as an ageless, timeless scent appropriate for anyone regardless of age.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Excess or Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

Coco Mademoiselle: Long-lasting with good staying power and sillage Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Excess vs Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

Excess scores highest for fall wear; Coco Mademoiselle scores highest for spring wear. Excess leans evening, Coco Mademoiselle leans daytime.

Excess vs Coco Mademoiselle

Comparison Summary

Unique to Coco Mademoiselle (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Mademoiselle

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Attribute	Excess	Coco Mademoiselle
Brand	Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite	Chanel
Year	2011	2001
Rating	3.95	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	14