14
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel
feminine
Created by Jacques Polge
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel by Chanel is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Neroli and Citruses; middle notes are Patchouli, Orris, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Benzoin, White Chocolate, Woodsy Notes, Incense, Tahitian Vanilla, Olibanum and Musk. Coromandel carries the name of the exotic Chinese lacquered screens. When Gabrielle Chanel first saw them, she proclaimed that she would “faint of happiness” and that she will live surrounded by them. An amber vibrato is interrupted by dry notes of incense and benzoin. Wooden accords give away the elegance and depth of its magical trail. Coromandel is a rich woody – oriental fragrance, mystical and filled with contrasts. It belongs to a luxurious collection Les Exclusifs de Chanel and is available in a 200 ml bottle.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
99%
Win
40%
Spr
20%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
81%
Day
86%
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
User Ratings
4,622 votes
4.39
Love it
2.8k61%
Like it
1.3k28%
OK
1142%
Dislike
3698%
Hate it
391%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 19 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Coromandel is clearly beloved by those who've experienced it, but the community is conflicted about pursuing discontinued fragrances due to scarcity and skyrocketing resale prices. Many recommend either enjoying it while available and accepting its temporary nature, or avoiding it entirely to prevent disappointment and excessive spending on the secondary market.
Strengths
- Highly desirable fragrance that people fall in love with
- Memorable and distinctive scent worth experiencing
- Potential similar alternatives available (e.g., Chanel Le Lion)
Weaknesses
- Discontinued or reformulated, making it difficult to find
- Extremely inflated prices on secondary market ($450-$1000+)
- Risk of investing in a scent you cannot replenish long-term
Best for
Special occasions if you can secure a bottleCollectors willing to hunt for vintage formulationsThose who appreciate niche leather fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
