As a beauty editor, I’m very lucky to have a pretty expansive perfume collection which allows me to tailor my fragrance choice to how I want to feel that day. While I usually float between sultry oud scents and grown-up gourmand fragrances, there’s one classic perfume that has remained a constant on my dressing table over the years and I always find myself reaching for it when I want to smell pretty and expensive. I’m talking about Chanel’s iconic Coco Mademoiselle.
Described as an amber floral fragrance, for me, Coco Mademoiselle is elegance bottled. Opening with a citrus hit courtesy of bergamot and orange, the sharpness may startle anyone who’s not a fan of zesty fragrances. I’ll admit, the first time I smelled it, I wasn’t sure it was for me, however don’t dismiss miss Mademoiselle too quickly. After a minute or so, she transforms into something truly luxurious, pulling on soft floral notes of rose and jasmine before settling into a base of cosy vanilla and vetiver. The result is creamy and comforting with minimal sweetness which gives it a grown up air. When I want to smell pretty, like I’ve stepped fresh out of a boujee bath in a period drama or like I’ve spent the afternoon sipping rosé in a field of flowers, this is what I spritz.
