I remember trying the parfum years ago from a Chanel collector friend, but I don't recall ever having sprayed this EDT. It's fantastic though. Despite the peachy aldehyde, honied, musk fuzz this fragrance is inherently wearable for a man, well this man anyway, perhaps moreso than the parfum? (memory is vague) Base is clean but deep, meaningful, real, chic all that good Polge stuff. UPDATE: I bought it. Coco EDT is amazing. This is not a pretty perfume in the sense that it so easily could/should be. It’s quintessentially Chanel, and certainly feminine, but on me it gives so much from fruity apricot juice, to edible vanilla/tonka and powder, suede leather.
It’s the quintessence of French chic in a lighter interpretation. The fragrance opens bright and refreshing, with citrus notes of mainly mandarin and bergamot, which give the composition lightness and freshness. This is followed by jasmine, rose and orange blossom, amplified by a touch of clove, this stage feels unmistakably Chanel. Woody notes, patchouli and vetiver form a dry, elegant base. Overall, the scent is warm and refined, yet close to the skin, with subtle projection. Longevity is around six hours. Good to use once in a while but I’m not a fan of it.