Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée Chanel perfume – a fragrance for women 2020

Received my bottle just today and wanted to provide a few initial thoughts, though I plan to update this review after wearing it for a few days.

Upon initial spray, I noticed the nozzle and spray come out similarly to the No. 5 L’Eau bottle or the No. 5 hair mist (all both loves of mine) – it’s such a fine mist that is perfect for spraying on more delicate fabrics like lace or silk. I don’t anticipate you’d ever have any staining – the mist is seriously that fine. What’s fun about this feature is I can spray a halo of the scent around my entire body instead of reserving the super-strong juice of the original or the Intense version for my pulse points, which has worked for me in the past but I find it’s underwhelming as I am someone who pulls the covers up around my face, blocking any scent I may be wearing.

In terms of smell, the initial 10 minutes is *very* similar to the original. I can smell the citrus, but it’s not bright and juicy as you’d normally expect (and what I was worried about for a “bedtime” scent). I find a lot of the sharpness from the original has been removed, which is great for me as that’s really the only dislike I have about this perfume that I’ve otherwise loved and worn for years and years.

After 10-15 minutes, it’s already settled in. It smells similar to the dry down of the original (which has always been what I love the most) with *maybe* an extra dose of white musk. I can understand how this would potentially be a “cleaner” version of the original, which can take on a tobacco-y vibe on some individuals. That said, it’s still (in my opinion) really sensual. I’d be OK getting laid wearing this. HA!

I understand what they were going for when they decided to describe this as a “watercolor” version of the original – it’s hazy but still present, it’s deep without rigid edges, and, most importantly, a generous application of it all over the body is not going to assault your nose for hours.

As a “MORE IS MORE” person when it comes to my fragrances, I never thought I’d purchase a “lighter” version of one of my most nostalgic perfumes, but I completely understand what they were going for here and think they nailed it. That said, if a soft, enveloping, light scent is not what you want to spend your money on, I suggest getting either the original Coco Mad or the Intense version. They’re all relatively the same price at any size.

Finally, a Coco Mad I don’t have to make a plan to wear. No more strategically outlining where and when I can apply it. This is perfect for close-quarters interaction with children, doggos, or a partner.