Im attempting to decide whether to buy this one or the original Coco. September 2022 Have you tried the masculines? tumors in the . Not, of course, until after I give it another sniff, bc now Im wondering if my nose was off that day. Is it my nose, is it different stages of the scent, is it heaviness of application, is it her skin? Posted by Angela on 14 December 2009 219 Comments. Top notes are Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Opoponax. Too much musk is also nothing for me in a perfume. Oddly enough, a combination of all of those fragrances is exactly how I would describe Coco Mademoiselle; theres the sccreeching, lime-green grassiness, the nectary peach roses and earthy, gravelly patchouli. So little time, and for a lot of us, so little money! Ones that I didnt like on first spritz. I do want to own a Chanel though. On Thanksgiving Day my husband and I went to dinner at my co-workers home where 20-30 people were there. When it first came out, I noticed her hoarding the scent strips and raving about it constantly. When Chance came out all I thought was it was a lighter vesion of Coco M. Thats good information, that Coco Mlle EdP changes over time. 5 parfum that stunned me so with its beauty. Can you do either eyebrow? Your review made me go back and give it a 2nd look with my far more sophisticated nose. Just bought her a bar of soap for Christmas, since it was on her wishlist and the soap smells both lovely and Soooo Not Me. I like CM once in a while (and Im 41!) I like musk in general, but the last couple of years' new releases have taught me I don't like, at all, the bug spray-like musk infesting such fragrances as Lanvin Rumeur, Dolce Gabbana The One, and even Guerlain Idylle. Heh, interesting. Im approaching the hating this stuff level with Coco Mademoiselle. If thats the case, you probably wont like No. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. It seems like everything geared towards my age group (Im 22) is so LOUD! Impaired smell caused by a viral or bacterial infection is often short-lived. (Chanel No. I truly hope that the real reason I havent yet purchased CM is NOT because I am 43. One lady passed by my husband and he said to me did you smell her cologne and of course I did not. Theres lots of Coco Mlle here, too. well, I never get what other people get from fragrances.Im weird, I guess. Im going to put on some Bois des Iles right now! hehe. At the same time though, Coco Mademoiselle is too weak for my liking. (And we wont even talk about Chance Eau Fraiche) They arent bad, they just arent Chanel to me. I hope you got yourself a bottle and have been wearing it happily. I cant remember ever smelling Exclamation, although I could draw you a picture of the bottle right now. =(. Must be the juice. According to Basenotes, Safari is still in production, although I had thought it was discontinued, maybe because Ive seen it so much at Marshalls. unfortunately, most weeks, Kroger is as good as it is going to get. LOL! My mum, for instance, never evolved past them. It sounds like you love itthats great! Again, not bad, just no longer me. It warms the cockles of my heart to witness the birth of a perfume split. could hardly wait to get home and wash it off. Thats such a nice fragrance, and so versatile, too. Oh yes, absolutely! If Coco Mlle inducts anyone into the realm of perfumey perfumes, then it has done its job! I often smell it on young women, I often smell it on professional women, and I often smell it way too well. It has to have been used before. Theres not much nicer than finding you really like a scent you already have. What more do you need to say? CM on the other hand, was everything I wanted CoCo to be and more. on other women. though the musky-patchy drydown is less than ideal. Its fabulous, though, that he has the luxury of creating fragrance for Les Exclusifs. Bois des Iles is a good onecould be your Chanel. Im glad you ordered one. If you have a runny nose, there are treatments and remedies you can try at home that don't involve medications. Allure, too, it seems. I am one of those people who wears Coco Mlle very well. You have a lucky mother. and some real beauties (right there with you on 31 Rue Cambon and Bois des Iles). have they reformulated this? Does Having Narrower than Typical Nasal Passages Pose Health Risks? This makes it difficult to choose a scent in the morning! and she may have a few bottle of Givenchy Amirage. Love the review though, and you described the effect of screechy perfumes perfectly with the fan belt analogy. For some reason, Coco Mademoiselle is a particularly potent fragrance. It was incredibly amazing and I wondered why I didnt wear it more often. Its very, very fruity on me and is downright identical to Cotys Exclamation perfume on my skin. I hadnt worn it in years until I decided to revisit it last week. Does someone have a mortal enemy theyd like me to ship it to? I wonder if its genetic? Herbal sounds good to me! Im glad you found Coco, at least. I waited a good five minutes and smelled. Whenever I go out, its AngelAngelAngel. For the rest of the day my nose was glued to my arm. Ive even witnessed a sales associate spray Coco Mademoiselle all over herself eleven times, windmilling her arm like an out of control electric fan. Dolly I was just thinking that YOU are MY kind of gal!!! It wears chypre-like on her, very smooth and peppery, with most of the sweetness relegated to the background. In the same article, "industry insiders" guessed Coco Mademoiselle . 31 Rue Cambon is at the top of my wish list, but cant imagine ever using up a 200ml bottle or paying $200 for it (which is actually pretty reasonable when you consider the $ per oz cost). Coco Mademoiselle though :-\, I do not own a single perfume of which I would need 11 sprays. I am so glad I am not the only one that doesnt care for Mlle. Loss of smell can occur due to problems in the nose, brain, or nervous system. Top notes are Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pear and Pink Pepper; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Orris. This procedure can improve breathing, snoring, and other complications. It really is a masterpiece and will be accompanying more frequently from now on. Ugh. In the same article, "industry insiders" guessed Coco Mademoiselle might earn as much as $15 million its first year. To me Gaultier 2 is much sweeter and that is an unisex scent. Yikes! Here's our privacy policy, and a handy emoticon chart. Theres no sure way to prevent the loss of smell. I am basically a floral woody-musk girl. I had a hard time describing how I felt about CM, because I definitely dont like it on me, and yet I really do like smelling it in passing on others. Doing either would certainly be nice. More useful to make my toddler laugh rather than affect indignation on the masses. Maybe if anyone reading this is contemplating a Christmas bottle for a loved one or themselves, they might consider ANYTHING but Coco Mademoiselle. but I still want to smell them all). lolI embrace my own element of weirdness but sometimes I do get wildly different results from perfume. This is a follow-up to your Coco review from last week I arrived a little late and thought it appropriate here. Does anyone else have that problem? Is my perfume too strong?, I make that weird pained/wince face that some people make when theyre about to deliver bad news and theyre afraid some giant disembodied hand is going to fly out of the sky and slap them. <3 U <3. Chanel is interestingsuch a bifurcated line. There could have been so many other factors to that ladies sillagepersonal chemistry, health, medication.she could even have been wearing a piece of clothing that was nasty musty smelling .so what you were smelling may not have been just her perfume. However, in Women's Wear Daily1 before Coco Mademoiselle launched, Chanel's "Vice President of fragrance and internet marketing"2 said Coco Mademoiselle could double Coco's business. August 2022, Celebrity perfumes Well, I think a man could wear it. I catch a hint of peach in it, too. its too girly for a guy like me. In the end, I got the call telling me the company went with someone more experienced with print advertising as opposed to what I do and I went on my merry way. In some cases, your doctor may need to take a sample of cells from within the nose to make a diagnosis. Dont be apologetic! Its often a symptom of another health problem, such as a sinus infection. Smell and taste disorders: A primary care approach. Nice one, Graham. I feel exactly the opposite about these two: I admire Coco but cant wear it; and CM is one of my perfect scents. In Perfumes: the A-Z Guide, Luca Turin writes that Chanel Coco Mademoiselle was a quickly assembled flanker, and its success surprised Chanel. I dont wanna shell out $115.000 for it and I grow tired of it. I love the way you describe it. Angela- I agree with your opinion on Ruemer. Such a grown up scent. ;, Les Exclusifs. Giving us the interesting face of Audrey Tatou for the new No. Diviation? Although I wear feminines routinely, Im not sure Id have the guts to waft around in a cloud of Mademoiselle. Oh Angela it turns out you are a MIND READER! Im in the big leagues now!!!!! You can minimize the risk of contracting colds or bacterial infections by taking the following steps: Be familiar with the possible side effects of all of your prescription medications. Loss of smell (anosmia). I would buy it for my friend, cause she loves it. Youre one of the lucky ones. I know, insanely wishful thinking, but in a perfect world . Has done for a couple of years now, and I still like to give her a good sniff-over when we hug. the longer i get into marketing the more it seems that this magically attractive 20 30 gap is all about immaturity and loving all the wrong things. Perhaps a heavier application would make a difference. This and Chance Eau Fraiche are the only Chanel scents I like, and Im really considering getting this. (By comparison, Angel, which I am wearing today VERY lightly!! 5 in EDT and EDP standing neglected on her dressing table (thoughtful but obviously unappreciated gifts). Well, the refund came and I bought Cuir de Lancome (and three others) from one of the discounters. Perfumegeek you can reach me @ vdp1956 @ yahoo dot com. Great review Angela. . That said, I do love me regular Coco, which I think I dismissed back then as being too old lady, especially as I used to have an elderly neighbor who bathed in it. Fortunately, the swings from good to bad arent extreme, but theres enough variation that it does give me pause. This is queen of my parfum and Eau de Parfum s I think that Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and miss cherie Dior are similar Chanel Coco Mademoiselle is more grown up and miss cherie dior is a really sweet versions I love them both I always get compliments and phone numbers when I where these! Nice! I think I know what you mean about the perfumey part of so many Chanels, and Im pretty sure its that sharp, aldehydic top. mayoclinic.com/health/loss-of-smell/MY00408, This Is What Its Like to Live Without Your Sense of Smell, Here's Why COVID-19 Impacts Your Ability to Smell, Loss of Smell Associated with Milder COVID-19 Cases. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Polge. 5 campaigns certainly moves that line as far away from old lady as it possibly could without relegating it to, in my opinion, the almost juvenile associations I make with the blank prettiness of Kiera Knightly. I wish the perfume industry would slow down a bit. It drives me crazy. I think if you love Cuir de Russie, you should go for it. I am wondering, and leaning on your expertise if maybe you could help me? LMAO! Im grateful for NST (and other wonderful blogs) for helping me learn more about whats out thereso thank you and all the other contributors for your terrific articles! 5 ads, and Ines de la Fressange and Vanessa Paradis for Coco. Chanel was really clever to package it in the classic No. I cant stay with it long enough to wait for the musk. What treatments are available for impaired smell? 19, Bois des Iles, 31 Rue Cambon, and that vintage No. I like, but not love Chance, it is just not distinctive enough. It sounds like it suits you, though. Ive bought more bottles of this stuff in the range, than any otherbut not for myself! My relationship with Coco Mademoiselle has cooled off even more since I last smelled and reviewed it. Gosh, I know if it were my choice Id go with Coco, but not everyone feels the same way. Could Coco Mademoiselle have started that trend? I dont like how different the EDT smells though, and since Chance is so close I can wear it too. Go figure! For my part, although I enjoy catching whiffs of it on others, I'd be happy never to wear it again. It sounds like you and Coco Mlle are a great match. I was in my early 20s and it was my first Chanel. On my skin, it's like driving with a loose fan belt. This perfume is really good fresh, with a new bottle.. but after some time the EDP is too strong for me. Talk about upsettingI have 200mls of the stuff!a few days later: I loved it again. Unfortunately, I had come to Macys unprepared and must go back tomorrow and buy a full bottle. Last medically reviewed on November 28, 2017, A well-functioning sense of smell is something most people take for granted, until its lost. Im sure its a combination of mood and hormones and what my nose feels like smelling on a particular day, but its a fact scents smell different to me on different days, and give me different impressions. I dont know about reformulations, but I wouldnt be surprised. I love perfume, and for me, it is something fun to write about. Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last? A few days ago I was at a job interview, clutching my print and digital portfolio to keep them from spilling out of my lap. I suppose what your friend doesnt know cant hurt her, but it sounds like you need to order a set for yourself! ok..so the moral is..keep all our perfumes for ever just in caseoh boy i am so doomed!! When I was a little girl, I remember seeing bottles of Emeraude, Imari, Chanel No. Wow. That is a good skill. I like patchouli, and I didnt get enough of it in CM to remark on. Aspen Green Review: Brand, Products, And More, Dominique Fontaine, BSN, RN, HNB-BC, HWNC-BC. Excuse me, she says. It sounds like you and I arent part of the teeming masses who made Coco Mlle so popular. It sounds like youve found some fragrances that really work for you! I am wondering if it would be really bad for me to smell them all before I give it to her (the reason I got it for her rather than myself is because I dont generally find Chanel fragrances me but she does . Subscribe to followup comments via email. If its blocking Tolu, then we know for sure shes overdoing it! I love Coco Mlle-it has more woods/spice on my skin. Ive had my bottle of Coco edp in the classic bottle for 18 yrs. Bring back Catherine Deneuve! 22, Gardenia? When possible, avoid people who have colds or the flu. Absolutely! If you feel it,you wear it.And oh,someone mentioned the 70s version of Herbal Essence shampoo I wish I could have a whiff of that! (2011). Hey I am a guy and I love Coco Mademoiselle!!!! October 2022 Sharviss, I thank you from the depths of my perfumista soul. Angela: Im sure I have a vial of this somewhere, but I dont think Ill be scrambling to find it any time soon. Normally, I like musk just fine. I am in that gap and I started from Mitsouko not arrived to it after all sweet-florals confections. They say the Gardenia isnt cloying (I like that), but doesnt last. Thats so funnynot at all what I would have expected. I inherited none of the ability at all. You might like Egoiste. Thanks, Angela, for addressing the subject of marketing in your post. I dont find it old-lady-ish at all. Maybe Ill snag a sample and try it out. I wore CM when it first came out. But after having it on for a while, it would make me actually feel queasy and I never fell queasy. 5 came in fifth, and Armani Acqua di Gio pour Homme was number one.). Its like you can just feel the gears shifting through all its phases needs a clutch replacement, lol. I moved onto the original Narciso Rodriguez For Her EDT after CM so I suppose I must like the woody musks even though I dont wear NR all that much either these days. I wonder if advertisers figure that the mature audience already buys perfume, so why advertise to them? I swear Im not drunk, just distracted. As for Vanessa Paradiswell, she got Johnny Depp. to my nose. My Chanels No. ), Left eyebrow only. She was nice, smiled at me as she passed by, except I didnt notice anything else about her because my nostrils filled up with Coco Mademoiselle and burned the back of my sinuses. Hey there! I only did four sprays. It must be like rolling your tongue. Doesnt Mr. T just seem like a natural? (another cool thing for your resume) because this is EXACTLY how I feel about CM. Jacques Polge really does have his hands full, I guess. Imaging tests will reveal whether theres a polyp or other abnormal growth obstructing your nasal passages. There! The parfum of CM reminds me A LOT of the Badgley Mischka fragrance, minus all the dried fruit and fruit fruit accords that zing up BM. Im bored of it, to be honest. Bad memory: getting drunk in the streets. 77 views, 1 likes, 1 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Trng Tiu hc Tin Phng: Sinh hot di c tun 23 . But a vacation is a great time to buy a new scent. They both have pretty good staying power, but Coco smells kinda mature on me. but I perfur parfums over colongne any day! I so prefer the original Coco, even the reformulated. It blows my mind that the same company that makes this and the Chance sisters also makes Cuir de Russie, Coromandel, etc. Oh good! ok guys, will do that This just seems like another in the parade of Angel offshoot perfumes, perhaps distilled down a bit that fruity patch that became so prevalent after Angel. Clearly too much time on my hands here. I still keep my bottle though, because thats what I wore when OH and I started dating and its still the perfume that he seems to like best. I have fond memories of Chanel #5 because it was given to me by my first boyfriend when I was a mere child really, and it was MUCH too sophisticated for me. I agree. 11 sprays of perfume? See, here are three things I've noticed with Coco Mademoiselle. Coco doesnt get as spicy it gets sweeter, more of a comfort scent. All I get is the sharp topnotes and a bug spray dry down! I loathe Coco on myself, though, even if it smells nice on others. Its amazing how well a scent can bring back memories! plotting and scheming powers already activated! nearly all Chanel perfumes make me think they are for rich old ladies. Wow, great! It does smell more perfumey and sophisticated than us early-20somethings usually go for; Lacoste Pink, Burberry Brit, and Angel, or others along those lines, are what I smell most often on my female counterparts. One of the librarians I work with, an elegantly-appointed woman in her 50s with VERY refined personal style, wears Coco Mlle. This, however, smells divine. She was so elegant, but so confident and easy. Oh, Angela, I am SO glad you wrote about this! Impaired smell can be temporary or permanent. Interesting! Hah, Ive heard a guy could pull off wearing Coco, but CM? Bois des Iles is one of my top 3 favorites of all time, and No. Your email address will not be published. I was so pleased Im a bit sentimental about fragrances, and Id be so sad if one of my college fragrances turned on me, even if I no longer want to wear it all that often. Its Spicy, its Citrus and sweet at the same time! I dont think CM is horrible, but I dont think Ill wear it either. little tiny Spock-eyebrow abilities : the formative years! Maybe Krogers just wasnt classy enough. I am going to go against the flow here because I absolutely love smelling CM on a woman. I wore it for a while when it first came out and got compliments on it all the time. (And I say this as someone without a lot of extra cash to throw around.). I think I need to wait a bit on Cuir de Russiebut maybe only until I get my tax refund! Now thats a comfort, roll up in a blanket, cuddle by the fire fragrance. Great point, and good for you for seeing through the strategies! 5 and Tea Rose oil on her vanity. Especially when youre going to be sitting with other people in a small office space (or waiting area). Amirage annoys me now, Im sure theyve reformulated it because I liked a better on her when she had a bottle (about 5years ago ???) There is that musky-patchouli base to consider, thoughwith the right swagger in my step, who knows? Think I really just wanted the bottle, and at $60 a pop for the 50ml, I thought it a better deal than the .25 oz perfume for $80. I dont wear it at all any more and never did wear Light Blue. That sweet patchouli/musky drydown is my favorite part. Theres the mainstream stuff like this and the boring Chanel 5 Eau Premiere (why?) Nice analogy! And Angel is one that Ive always loved catching sillage of on others, but never wore myself until a few weeks ago.). I just spit hot cocoa! CoCo on my skin smells like a mixture of cigarette smoke (UGH) and random spices. It sounds like we see it the same way! I just couldnt wear it now. Somehow I feel that I should be able to wear one of the Chanels, but so far (with the exception of Coco, which I have reached for a few times this winter) CM seems the closest to something I would actually want to wear on a regular basis. T made me snort coffee up my nose.:). Will I like it again if I give it another try, and am I willing to risk wasting a day of perfume if I dont like it? Good luck! I dont like it, but Im in your age group, I suspect, and our formative Chanel years were probably defined by Carol Bouquet and Esther whats her name with the big lips for No. and she put some on in the airport duty free a couple of weeks ago and it jus went vile I said do NOT get that, I made her try Miss Dior Cherie because its similar to Coco Mlle and Id hate for her to have a bottle of Coco Mlle and then try Miss Cherie and like it more. It all seems pretty thoughtful. Never done it before, though, so no idea how to go about it. People love Coco Mlle, so youre not alone in finding it terrific. I can tell you that I never tested it once until I just got the small Chanel Wardrobe set a few weeks ago. I see your point, thoughthis would be a tough one for a man to pull off, I think. Too much on mepepper, burnt sugared apricots and vetiver extremebut faint and beautiful on her; very dry, crisp and chiffon-like. In any case, after about an hour I had such a headache and no amount of scrubbing could remove the smell from my wrist. Love New Orleans, The good and bad are always mixed in FQ it seems I have in my head gorgeous jazz classics and terrible 80s hair band songs from my nights of club hopping there. It smells so good on me my sister bought some, she lives a few states away but thats still too close so now I dont want to wear it. Coco Mlle was my first scrubber! I also think that being an oily skinned brunette somehow makes it easier for me to pull off a lot of the more masculine scents that I wear. Thats a sort of milestone in itselfyour first scrubber! Trying to raise the right is like trying to write with my left hand. Cheap thrills Another instance of Coco Mademoiselle abuse occurred during a commute to work. Coco Mademoiselle is a cash cow. I cant do it either. Whenever I see white musk listed, I want to run for the hills. I suppose its a great marketing strategy and gives people the chance to buy into Chanel at a lower price and more mass-market scent, then climb up the ladder as income and taste improves. I was browsing at Ulta before a date once and gave myself a hearty spritz.as soon as I got to the car I knew I had made a mistake. What a great gift! CM smells good on clothes on the second day after wearing. I like smelling it in a crowd, too. Angela, you crack me up! I just hate smelling it from a hundred feet away. When I think of the Chanels, I choose to mentally omit this and Chance. Angela, thank you for the complementary reviews for this and Coco. I respect Coco Mlle, but Im with youCoco is more my speed. I really need to sample 31 Rue Cambon and Bois des Iles, they sound lovely! ), by the way, and has bottles of No. meh, she changes her mind all the time I wear it very lightly, no need in choking people. moi aussi. It was during college yes, and it was also a fragrance I will always associate with fun nights in Nolas French Quarter. Vanilla too. They had other Chanel samples, but not for Coco M. it smells fantastic on me. It sounds like you might have a similar response. I think I surprised her when I asked if it was Coco Mademoiselle, and surprised myself by not only not wanting to hang myself, but actually liking it -on her-. Septorhinoplasty is a surgical procedure used to correct a deviated septum. Thanks again for helping make a reacquaintance! It sounds like a terrific scent on you. 100 Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, Chanel Le Lion de Chanel ~ fragrance review, Rgime des Fleurs Chlo Sevigny Little Flower, 100 fragrances every perfumista should try, And 25 more fragrances every perfumista should smell, 50 masculine fragrances every perfumista should try, 26 vintage fragrances every perfumista should try, 25 rose fragrances every perfumista should try, How to make fragrance last through the day, Fragrance concentrations: sorting it all out, On reformulations, or why your favorite perfume doesnt smell like it used to. Yesterday it hit me: of course so many new perfumes have the woody-musky base. Cool beans. It relieves stress, is fun, and has allowed me to learn so much about fragrances and the perfume industry since I started this blog. today, i finally sampled coco..edp on left hand and extrait on right..but then.the shisheido counter fINALLY had MKK soi sprayed that all around my neck and heck, i cannot smell any notes of coco..just a whole lot of musc and skank and am enjoying that, I just threw that split desire out into the universe and look what happened! another chance and love it? In Perfumes: the A-Z Guide, Luca Turin writes that Chanel Coco Mademoiselle was a quickly assembled flanker, and its success surprised Chanel. I have no idea how to use MUA. We avoid using tertiary references. I agree with bring back Catherine! She says sexy and intelligent in a way I find timeless and ageless. I dont remember ever giving CM a sniff, but I will, just as part of my fragrance education. I'll take Coco, Bois des Iles, and Cuir de Russie, please. apart from one, which I praise her for= Kenzo Amour. I just prefer it meatier. Then youll be one of the people I walk by and enjoy smelling! It reminds me of wearing floral perfume while snuggling on the couch a hot guy. I didnt think it was awful, just bland. Because they both have supernatural sillage they really make themselves known to anyone within a 20-foot radius and linger lonnnnng after the wearer has departed. Coco Mademoiselle is marketed to women in their 20s and 30s, leaving Chance to the younger crowd, and Coco and No. I always thought that Chance smelled like it could be a flanker for CM. What does Coco Mademoiselle smell like? Yup. Email me at krnszn@gmail.com and lets chat! I just like fragrances for the joy they provide. Coco Mademoiselle Parfum by Chanel is a Amber Floral fragrance for women. The impairment is usually a distorted sense of smell rather than a complete inability to smell. I felt pretty nauseous after finishing the interview in the room swimming in Coco Mademoiselle. Is the Chance Eau Frache decant still up for grabs? I recall one day last summer when I made it all the way to the grocery store before realizing I had no perfume on!! lol. I mean, NOOOO!!! It still smells just fine to me. Coco Mademoiselle was introduced as eau de parfum in 2001, as well as eau de . 22 is in the top 10. It really illustrates art for arts sake and money for Gods sake. no need to go on a travelling circusi have one right here and my third preteen has joined the ranks with his older sibling of cracking up/be highly embarressed of me!!! Certainly Coco Mad isnt a gourmand, but to me its too fruity, too patchy, and yes, like you say perfumey (which I just attribute to Chanel everything seems perfumey from them, and I say that in the best way it actually smells like perfume, rather than the candy, fruity messes that pervade the shelves disguised as perfume!). Not even Bronze Goddess applied all over my body somewhere on Hawaiian vacation. and on me it dries down quite masculine !!! I am sorry I did not contact you directly, but perhaps Daisy can fill you in. I dont get screechy or bug spray, thank goodness. You know the first time I smelled this, I thought it smelled okay in the bottle, gave myself a spritz and then went on with holiday shopping at the mall. I did not envy those creative directors who probably had to sit in it for a while longer. Coco Mlle and D&G Light Blue are honestly the two things I smell EVERYWHERE here in Vancouver, on every darn elevator and at every crowded cocktail party. I want to split!!! Older women wear a lot of #5 and Estee Lauder stuff, so I dont really smell to much of the C.M. It screeches in a way that is fine for a few seconds, but profoundly irritating any longer than that. . BTW, RusticDove, Im happy to purchase the $200 bottle and make the split for you. change day to day.Some days I prefer nothing but unscented body wash.Mmselle has a combo of citrus/light flower/vetiver that works well with my skin type,and Ive yet to experience the feeling of being overpowered by my own perfume (Im not counting the first 10-15 min).That being said,there were other chypre/flowery combos that made me feel nauseated,but Mmselle never does, even with that patchouly/vetiver dry-down.In fact, it makes me want to smell my wrist (when nobody is watching), just so I can be transported to my good place.It is that feeling that I go by when I decide on a scent.