Head to head
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and Chanel N°5 are often compared by people choosing between the two. Coco Mademoiselle is a chypre fragrance and N°5 a floral one, and they share bergamot, rose, jasmine and vetiver. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
Coco Mademoiselle stands apart with orange, grapefruit and lychee, while N°5 brings aldehydes, neroli and ylang-ylang. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Coco Mademoiselle is the cheaper one: about $175 against $185 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.
| Coco MademoiselleChanel | N°5Chanel | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $175 · 3.4 oz | $185 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2001 | 1986 |
| Family | Chypre, Floral | Floral, Chypre |
| Top notes | Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit | Aldehydes, Neroli, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot |
| Heart notes | Rose, Jasmine, Lychee | Rose, Jasmine, Iris |
| Base notes | Patchouli, Vetiver, Vanilla, Musk | Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Musk |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Strong | Strong |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall, Winter | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Office, Formal event, Date | Formal event, Office |
| Style | Elegant, Romantic, Urban | Classic, Elegant, Romantic |
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 a lower price, something better suited to warm weather and a fragrance that covers more occasions.
Chanel
$185 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral
An abstract bouquet of rose and jasmine lifted by aldehydes. More than a perfume, a timeless symbol of glamour.
Choose N°5 if you want a more classic 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.
Coco Mademoiselle is the cheaper one: about $175 against $185 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 bergamot, rose, jasmine, vetiver and vanilla. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
For spring and summer, Coco Mademoiselle is the better fit. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. Coco Mademoiselle is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and N°5 in spring, fall and winter.
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