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Coromandel (EDP)

2016

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Versions Timeline

2016

Coromandel EDP (Original Release)

Price Range
$300 – $305

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Jacques Polge

"Coromandel EDP is Chanel's eau de parfum interpretation of Coromandel within Les Exclusifs de Chanel, officially marketed as an ambery woody vanilla composition. The scent is widely associated with a rich patchouli core wrapped in incense, benzoin, and soft floral nuances, creating a polished oriental-leaning Chanel signature. Search evidence indicates the original Coromandel debuted earlier as an EDT in 2007, while the EDP version was introduced in 2016 as the line was upgraded from EDT to EDP format. In wear, it is commonly described as plush, resinous, elegant, and textural rather than loud in a crude way, with a luxurious balance between sweetness, depth, and refinement. The fragrance has developed a strong reputation among enthusiasts as one of Chanel's standout patchouli-centered creations. It sits at the intersection of artistic exclusivity and designer accessibility, making it one of the house's most discussed prestige releases."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Luxurious
Mysterious
Sophisticated
Warm

Occasions

Formal
Dinner
Date
Night Out
Ceremony

Fun Facts

Coromandel takes its name and inspiration from the lacquered Coromandel screens that Gabrielle Chanel famously collected and used in her apartment decor.

The EDP version was introduced after Chanel transitioned much of the Les Exclusifs range from EDT presentations to eau de parfum concentrations around 2016.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
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CitrusFreshGreenWoodyResinousFloralEarthySweetOrientalSmoky

What Changed

Original 2016 eau de parfum release that replaced the earlier 2007 eau de toilette presentation in Les Exclusifs de Chanel.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

citruses
orange
neroli
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

patchouli
orris root
rose
jasmine
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

benzoin
olibanum
woody notes

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Reviews consistently portray Coromandel EDP as a highly refined patchouli-amber scent with incense, benzoin, and a smooth Chanel polish. Many enthusiasts praise it as one of the best patchouli fragrances in designer luxury perfumery, citing its plush drydown, elegant richness, and signature-worthy character. Some reviewers compare newer batches less favorably to older Coromandel iterations, noting reduced density or a different balance versus the original EDT, but the fragrance still receives strong admiration for its sophisticated drydown and lasting presence.”

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