Bitter OrangeOpens with
PatchouliHeart
White ChocolateDries down to
Also asParfum · 2019 →
Jacques PolgeThe nose · 76 fragrances · also made Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum (2014)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Chanel · Sold as unisex
Coromandel Eau de Parfum
A quiet afternoon spent reading by an open window where warm spices and soft florals intertwine with the subtle glow of sunlight filtering through the glass.
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Coromandel Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for less007 Royal Patchouli · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Chanel, Coromandel Eau de Parfum is a fragrance that weaves together the warm and spicy elements of patchouli, benzoin, and incense with the bright freshness of citrus notes like bitter orange and neroli. Jacques Polge's creation balances these contrasts to create an olfactory experience that feels both earthy and luxurious. The heart of rose and jasmine adds a soft floral touch, while white chocolate offers a surprising sweetness, grounding the composition in rich comfort.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a lasting warmth that builds over time. The patchouli and musk base notes emerge after about an hour, so layering is key if you want immediate depth.
Fig. 01 — Coromandel Eau de Parfum, Chanel
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Jacques Polge
The architect of ChanelJacques Polge served as the in-house perfumer at Chanel for over three decades — from 1978 to 2013 — making him one of the most influential figures in modern perfumery.
“I consider that the time involved in the creation is nothing compared to the time the fragrance lives.”
Jacques Polge · The Scotsman ('Channelling Chanel'), c. 2005 (web archive date 28 Feb 2019)
Designer Chanel
More from the house · founded 1921 · France
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The originalCoromandel Eau de ParfumChanel · Premium · $100–250Ajmal · 2014007 Royal PatchouliShares 6 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 4.43 (61)47%Match
Ajmal · 2016HafaShares 6 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.28 (29)
With Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum
Adds aromatic, vanilla and powdery; shares woody notes.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
A community favourite: loved by 61%, disliked or hated by 8%.