Im so glad you rediscovered it! Impaired smell is the inability to smell properly. I want to split!!! lol. On my skin, it's like driving with a loose fan belt. All these years I had thought it overly spicy and resinous for my taste, I never noticed how beautifully the flowers were blooming amidst the woods and spices. Ive done that, and I still dont know which one to pick. Selecting perfume in the morning is always a difficult / time consuming task. I love that about the universe. Maybe you should have a bottle. However, in Women's Wear Daily 1 before Coco Mademoiselle launched, Chanel's "Vice President of fragrance and internet marketing" 2 said Coco Mademoiselle could double Coco's business. Nice! Sometimes Ill pull out a bottle and decide that Im going to give it away, then the next day I try it again and love it. It deffinitely is unique though, because I can always tell when someones wearing Chance. She was up first, I wished her luck. Despite its potency, there are still people who think Coco Mademoiselle needs to be sprayed more than . Despite its potency, there are still people who think Coco Mademoiselle needs to be sprayed more than twice. Diviation? I think it is genetic but possibly not dominanteveryone in my family can do it, but no one in the CEOs family.my daughter is very disappointed to not have any Spock-eyebrow abilities. Im in the big leagues now!!!!! I am always amused (and somewhat baffled) by the fact that nobody in the industry seems to be marketing fragrances to people who are actually over 40! Its very, very fruity on me and is downright identical to Cotys Exclamation perfume on my skin. I guess they had something good going with Coco Mlle, why not try a little of it in Chance? not fair! 5 to the more mature, I guess. Hi Angela, Nice! the 20 minute trip home was almost more than I could take. I like Coco Mlle on other people, but it just doesnt smell good on me. Call your doctor if you have difficulty smelling. I also think that being an oily skinned brunette somehow makes it easier for me to pull off a lot of the more masculine scents that I wear. It drives me crazy. ooooI bet nobody messed with your gramma! It sounds like you and Coco Mlle are a great match. The first time I smelled it on someone I was blown away , and now when I catch whiffs of it its all I can do not to close my eyes and inhale deeply. Bromley S. (2000). Id guess the Chanels you might like best would be Coromandel (if you are all right with chocolatey patchouli and lots of it), Bois des Iles (still aldehydic, but tamped down by spice and sandalwood), Eau Premiere (so pretty, and although it has an aldehydic lift, they are fat, creamy aldehydes), and maybe Coco. I think Id have ended up hating most of my favorites if I had to spend an hour in a company of somebody abusing it. I dont get screechy or bug spray, thank goodness. Absolutely! Can a Loss of Taste and Smell Be a Symptom of COVID-19? You can minimize the risk of contracting colds or bacterial infections by taking the following steps: Be familiar with the possible side effects of all of your prescription medications. I felt pretty nauseous after finishing the interview in the room swimming in Coco Mademoiselle. I dont like it, but Im in your age group, I suspect, and our formative Chanel years were probably defined by Carol Bouquet and Esther whats her name with the big lips for No. I smelled it again today in a grocery store in the produce section. Bought it (duty free) from seeing it on the dresser of a friend I very much admired. Autumn would be a nice season for Coco Mlle. smells nice, but not amazing on me. Not even Bronze Goddess applied all over my body somewhere on Hawaiian vacation. When possible, avoid people who have colds or the flu. You might like Egoiste. CM smells good on clothes on the second day after wearing. If youve been sampling it for two years, and it draws you so much that you sneak sniffs when no one is looking, then you definitely need a bottle! At the same time, try Coco, too, if you like classic orientals. we must be meant to be friends: growing up, my parents always called me Dolly .mom still does even though Im sort of grownup+ now. Love the review though, and you described the effect of screechy perfumes perfectly with the fan belt analogy. but I still want to smell them all). And too my detriment, like the more girly scents, so that makes it hard to find a Chanel. Woods and spice would be ideal. One of the librarians I work with, an elegantly-appointed woman in her 50s with VERY refined personal style, wears Coco Mlle. Ive never revisited the fragrance and I really should now that its much more appropriate for me. I know what you mean about Chanel scents being particular, but theyre so nice to have samples of just for reference, if nothing else. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. I hadnt worn it in years until I decided to revisit it last week. I like smelling it in a crowd, too. I think it would be a very nice masculine. I think its one of the most feminine and sexy fragrances for women out there. Whenever I see white musk listed, I want to run for the hills. Here's a quick glimpse at the top 11 cards that reflect love and admiration in the world of tarot and what to look for (hidden clues) in the cards that can really touch your heart and soul. 11 sprays of perfume? It sounds like we see it the same way! It sounds like youve found some fragrances that really work for you! If you got one Spock gene and one non-Spock gene, you could still do the eyebrow thing but then you passed the non-Spock gene down to your daughter, poor girl. I still have a few mls of Coco Mlle to retest down the road. I do fall into the target age demographic, but lest I be labeled a philistine, my bottle of CM sits happily beside my Sycomore and No 19. and some real beauties (right there with you on 31 Rue Cambon and Bois des Iles). Its not my cup of tea but I think shell really like it. But that was because it doesnt last or smell very strong. It sounds like Coco Mlle is ideal on your mother! Ugh. change day to day.Some days I prefer nothing but unscented body wash.Mmselle has a combo of citrus/light flower/vetiver that works well with my skin type,and Ive yet to experience the feeling of being overpowered by my own perfume (Im not counting the first 10-15 min).That being said,there were other chypre/flowery combos that made me feel nauseated,but Mmselle never does, even with that patchouly/vetiver dry-down.In fact, it makes me want to smell my wrist (when nobody is watching), just so I can be transported to my good place.It is that feeling that I go by when I decide on a scent. Although just about every card in the tarot deck can have a small spark of love or . There! Wish I knew. They both have pretty good staying power, but Coco smells kinda mature on me. The impairment is usually a distorted sense of smell rather than a complete inability to smell. 5 in EDT and EDP standing neglected on her dressing table (thoughtful but obviously unappreciated gifts). It seems to have gained even more mass appeal than the marketing men ever imagined! Will I like it again if I give it another try, and am I willing to risk wasting a day of perfume if I dont like it? I like musk in general, but the last couple of years' new releases have taught me I don't like, at all, the bug spray-like musk infesting such fragrances as Lanvin Rumeur, Dolce Gabbana The One, and even Guerlain Idylle. Cuir de Lancome is definitely not Cuir de RussieI find it sweeter and smoother, without the signature Chanel aldehydic kick. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our. January 2023December 2022November 2022 Karin that is the story of my life!! Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last? There is something about it that makes me want to re-visit on a more frequent basis: I think its because my shnooze became overly sensitve to all these mass-produced fruity/gourmand scents that girls wear these days. Thanks, Joe. I tired it on my skin and it was a whole different scent, of course, but one I didnt like at all cant pin down what it was, but just smelled off. I swear Im not drunk, just distracted. Gosh, I know if it were my choice Id go with Coco, but not everyone feels the same way. LMAO! Copyright © 2005-2023 Now Smell This. A big gold necklace, a mohawkyes, I can see it! I dont see the similarities between CM and Chance that others mentionedfor me (and on me) theres a huge difference between the bergamot and the screeching lemon in their openings. Jacques Polge really does have his hands full, I guess. Is the Chance Eau Frache decant still up for grabs? I was so pleased Im a bit sentimental about fragrances, and Id be so sad if one of my college fragrances turned on me, even if I no longer want to wear it all that often. That sweet patchouli/musky drydown is my favorite part. mayoclinic.com/health/loss-of-smell/MY00408, This Is What Its Like to Live Without Your Sense of Smell, Here's Why COVID-19 Impacts Your Ability to Smell, Loss of Smell Associated with Milder COVID-19 Cases. btw i like coco m on a few select people and thats about it, ohmigosh HongKongyoure a triple threat, wish i could control my brain like i do my muscles:-). If Coco Mlle inducts anyone into the realm of perfumey perfumes, then it has done its job! It sounds like it suits you, though. You may have narrow nasal passages for several reasons, including genetics, aging, injury, or a medical condition. That spot in the store didnt stop smelling like Coco Mademoiselle until 48 hours had passed. Side effects printed in the leaflet material may include impaired smell. Up until recently, I thought of it as the generic womens version of Acqua di Gio. Coco Mlle and D&G Light Blue are honestly the two things I smell EVERYWHERE here in Vancouver, on every darn elevator and at every crowded cocktail party. That could be good AND bad! I hear your plea! Funny about Light Blue, too I have a coworker that wears it, and some days she smells really pleasant, all citrusy-clean. You have a lucky mother. I love Cuir de Russie, but am not going to plunk down the dough for that one anytime soon. They sell it in Marshalls 1.7oz for $25. Never done it before, though, so no idea how to go about it. When CM first came out all those years ago a SA tried to squirt me once. So, I broke down and bought a 3.4 oz bottle from MACYS. Too much musk is also nothing for me in a perfume. Ive been should I shouldnt I about getting some Coromandel for a year now, but Id definitely go in on a split. ;, Les Exclusifs. Chanel really does have a range. Dont be apologetic! Aspen Green is an award-winning CBD and hemp producer based in Colorado. I too found it to be infested with a bug spray- like smell;The industrial strength kind that professional exterminators use. If thats the case, you probably wont like No. Somehow I feel that I should be able to wear one of the Chanels, but so far (with the exception of Coco, which I have reached for a few times this winter) CM seems the closest to something I would actually want to wear on a regular basis. I have a bottle of it, mostly full, kicking around but I dont wear it very often or at all. It must be genetic though as my toddler can already involuntarily raise just one of hers. In the same article, "industry insiders" guessed Coco Mademoiselle . Your email address will not be published. The fragrance just doesnt like playing nice, I guess. Theres lots of Coco Mlle here, too. All I tried either 18 or 19 once, but found top note too purfumey or whiffy, if that makes scentssense. Think I really just wanted the bottle, and at $60 a pop for the 50ml, I thought it a better deal than the .25 oz perfume for $80. I guess Chanel tried Nicole Kidman for No. I hope you got yourself a bottle and have been wearing it happily. Giving us the interesting face of Audrey Tatou for the new No. I gave my GFs No. Must be the juice. Polge deserves proper respect for not dumbing it down that way. Sure, its a lot of money, but if youve tested it enough to know you truly love it, the extra money will be well spent. Other days, shes a walking chemical spill. This and Chance Eau Fraiche are the only Chanel scents I like, and Im really considering getting this. Ive worn it on and off for many years and it has sat in my cabinet languishing for the last 10 or so in my pursuit of the Goutals and Guerlain gems. Bad memory: getting drunk in the streets. It must be pretty good, huh? It sounds like you and I arent part of the teeming masses who made Coco Mlle so popular. I still need to try Cuir de Russie and Sycomore.sigh, so many frags so little time. The complete tag index, 4 January ~ damage poll to my nose. Its nice to wake up in the morning and reach for a perfume you really love to wear. 22, Gardenia? Angela, thank you for the complementary reviews for this and Coco. I cant stay with it long enough to wait for the musk. I get that, too, from time to time. Thanks, Angela, for addressing the subject of marketing in your post. *shudders*. Anyone with similar perfume experience?What other perfumes did you notice and went back to over the past decade?I loved Mediterranean,Mark Jacobss and Parkers Lovely. Another candidate had just entered the room. I was browsing at Ulta before a date once and gave myself a hearty spritz.as soon as I got to the car I knew I had made a mistake. In any case, after about an hour I had such a headache and no amount of scrubbing could remove the smell from my wrist. Im glad you ordered one. Im kinda scared Ill tire of it quickly. It can describe a complete inability to smell, or the partial inability to smell. Theres the mainstream stuff like this and the boring Chanel 5 Eau Premiere (why?) !psand dont worry, elderly is not in the 40 or 50s!! But people around me dont agree with me so much on that. I never got the appeal. Thats just the way it is.and thats one thing that makes perfume so interesting. They say its too herbal. What if the scent fails to impress me like it did on its last go-round? Well it made amusing reading anyway. I have to switch between scents frequently since my mood ( body chemistry?) Does anyone else have that problem? I suppose its a great marketing strategy and gives people the chance to buy into Chanel at a lower price and more mass-market scent, then climb up the ladder as income and taste improves. It was during college yes, and it was also a fragrance I will always associate with fun nights in Nolas French Quarter. (Chanel No. Luckily we dont work together but she does come to my office often (like this morning) and when she leaves, Light Blue stayscompletely blocking out my Tolu. I think if you love Cuir de Russie, you should go for it. Why does that happen? Decongestants and OTC antihistamines can help relieve nasal congestion caused by allergies. I like musk, dont get me wrong. *scrubs monitor and keyboard clean*, I loathe Coco Mademoiselle on meits very harsh & masculine. Angela: Im sure I have a vial of this somewhere, but I dont think Ill be scrambling to find it any time soon. My grandma was queen of Spock eyebrow and had brilliant, piercing blue eyes to boot scary! I have no idea how to use MUA. I dont know about reformulations, but I wouldnt be surprised. I just like fragrances for the joy they provide. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. Required fields are marked *. 5 parfum that stunned me so with its beauty. Oh, and calling Luca Mr. When I was a little girl, I remember seeing bottles of Emeraude, Imari, Chanel No. These tests may include: These tests will help the doctor get a closer look at the structures within your nose. Maybe you shoud give it a try, it also depends on the skin chemistry. and she may have a few bottle of Givenchy Amirage. She was so elegant, but so confident and easy. If you have a runny nose, there are treatments and remedies you can try at home that don't involve medications. Not, of course, until after I give it another sniff, bc now Im wondering if my nose was off that day. Taste in fragrance really does seem to evolve over the years. Dolly I was just thinking that YOU are MY kind of gal!!! I truly hope that the real reason I havent yet purchased CM is NOT because I am 43. I mean, NOOOO!!! little tiny Spock-eyebrow abilities : the formative years! Pretty bottle, though. Coco Mademoiselle Parfum by Chanel is a Amber Floral fragrance for women. .). She looked really concerned but put on a brave face and emerged 45 minutes later to wish me luck as she headed out the door with a strong trail of Coco Mademoiselle following her. I had a sample of Letre aime pour femme, by Divine. Other conditions that can cause impaired smell include: dementia (memory loss), such as Alzheimer's. neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease. especially when its not me .lolsix bottles right now already..ALTHOUGHI want to split Coromandel and 28 La Plausa after the New Year. My relationship with Coco Mademoiselle has cooled off even more since I last smelled and reviewed it. I recall one day last summer when I made it all the way to the grocery store before realizing I had no perfume on!! September 2022 Angela, you crack me up! I waited a good five minutes and smelled. I wonder if its genetic? I can do both my eyebrows if I want. Well youve definitely moved up the Chanel ladder. To a certain extent perhaps Beige also, but it doesnt really impress me enough to buy a FB. Im so glad you love it! Yikes! (but I love it!). Does Having Narrower than Typical Nasal Passages Pose Health Risks? Your email address will not be published. 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