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Perfumer
Coromandel Parfum
Parfumfeminine
Created by Olivier Polge
Coromandel Parfum by Chanel is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Coromandel Parfum was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Polge. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Citruses and Neroli; middle notes are Patchouli, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Benzoin, Olibanum and Labdanum. In 2019, the house of Chanel presents a new variation of Coromandel fragrance from LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL collection. Coromandel Parfum is a darker and more intense interpretation that highlights the splendor of the oriental-woody character of the perfume. "Composed by Olivier Polge, Perfumer-Creator for the House of CHANEL, COROMANDEL Parfum is an intensely ambery oriental fragrance. The heart has been heightened to give the fragrance even greater warmth and fullness. Swirls of frankincense and Andalusian labdanum convey a darker ambery note with smoky accents that lend the fragrance a noble quality. Fabulously exotic and enchanting." Coromandel Perfume is available in a 15 ml bottle.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
88%
Win
56%
Spr
36%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
71%
Day
92%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
302 votes
4.32
Love it
19063%
Like it
6120%
OK
207%
Dislike
217%
Hate it
103%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 22 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community views Coromandel Parfum as a high-quality, sophisticated fragrance with exceptional longevity and complex evolution, though its premium price and sweetness require careful consideration before purchase. Most recommend sampling first, particularly the Parfum concentration which is less sweet than the EDP, and suggest it appeals to those who appreciate refined patchouli and resinous orientals rather than hippie-style scents.
Strengths
- Complex, evolving scent that unfolds over hours with multiple facets
- Refined, sophisticated patchouli with plush quality and elegant character
- Excellent longevity (10+ hours) with beautiful sillage and trail
- Well-composed with Chanel's signature sparkle and high-quality ingredients
Weaknesses
- Very expensive and not recommended for blind buying
- White chocolate/chocolate accord may be too sweet for some patchouli lovers
- Requires maturity and sophistication to appreciate fully
- Parfum concentration difficult to sample before purchasing
Best for
Fall and winter wearMature, sophisticated wearerThose who love patchouli-based orientalsEvening/special occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
