Question 1

What's the difference between Paul Smith Floral and Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

Paul Smith Floral is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Paul Smith (2005) dominated by Citrus accords. Coco Mademoiselle is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chanel (2001) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 3 accords: Citrus, Sweet, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Paul Smith Floral or Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Paul Smith Floral scores 3.93/5 vs Coco Mademoiselle at 4.11/5. On r/fragrance, Paul Smith Floral sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Coco Mademoiselle is 8.2/10 (positive). Paul Smith Floral's standout strength: Creates strong emotional and memory associations. 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 Paul Smith Floral and Coco Mademoiselle smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Citrus, Sweet, Vanilla, Orange, Tonka Bean. Paul Smith Floral: Paul Smith Floral is valued more for its emotional and nostalgic impact than for objective fragrance quality. 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, Paul Smith Floral 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 Paul Smith Floral vs Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

Paul Smith Floral scores highest for summer wear; Coco Mademoiselle scores highest for spring wear. Paul Smith Floral leans daytime, Coco Mademoiselle leans daytime.

Paul Smith Floral vs Coco Mademoiselle

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Paul Smith Floral (8)

Unique to Coco Mademoiselle (11)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Paul Smith Floral

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Mademoiselle

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Attribute	Paul Smith Floral	Coco Mademoiselle
Brand	Paul Smith	Chanel
Year	2005	2001
Rating	3.93	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	14