Head to head
Giorgio Armani Sì and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle are often compared by people choosing between the two. Both belong to the chypre family, and they share rose, vanilla and patchouli. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Sì stands apart with blackcurrant, freesia and ambroxan, while Coco Mademoiselle brings orange, bergamot and grapefruit. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Sì is the cheaper one: about $145 against $175 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| SìGiorgio Armani | Coco MademoiselleChanel | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $145 · 3.4 oz | $175 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2001 |
| Family | Chypre, Gourmand | Chypre, Floral |
| Top notes | Blackcurrant | Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit |
| Heart notes | Rose, Freesia | Rose, Jasmine, Lychee |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan, Woody notes | Patchouli, Vetiver, Vanilla, Musk |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Strong | Strong |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall, Winter | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Office, Date, Formal event | Office, Formal event, Date |
| Style | Elegant, Seductive | Elegant, Romantic, Urban |
Giorgio Armani
$145 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Chypre
Blackcurrant nectar, rose and vanilla over a modern chypre. Elegant, intense and full of character.
Choose Sì if you want a lower price, something better suited to cold weather and a more seductive character.
Chanel
$175 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Chypre
A modern chypre full of character: vibrant orange, rose and clean patchouli. Elegance with a rebellious wink.
Choose Coco Mademoiselle if you want something better suited to warm weather and a more romantic and urban character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Sì is the cheaper one: about $145 against $175 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share rose, vanilla and patchouli. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer, Coco Mademoiselle is the better fit. For fall and winter, Sì is the better fit. Sì is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and Coco Mademoiselle in spring, fall and winter.
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