She was nice, smiled at me as she passed by, except I didnt notice anything else about her because my nostrils filled up with Coco Mademoiselle and burned the back of my sinuses. BTW, RusticDove, Im happy to purchase the $200 bottle and make the split for you. Of course anyone is free to comment. Luca Turin concludes his (four star, by the way) review of Coco Mademoiselle saying, "Mercifully, this style is on its way out." Perfumista tip series I was in my early 20s and it was my first Chanel. Id split with you if you want How do we go about doing thisIve never split a perfume with anyone before. lol. Ugh. 4 February ~ winter reading poll. It screeches in a way that is fine for a few seconds, but profoundly irritating any longer than that. But those random whiffslovely. and some real beauties (right there with you on 31 Rue Cambon and Bois des Iles). A few days ago I was at a job interview, clutching my print and digital portfolio to keep them from spilling out of my lap. Ive done that, and I still dont know which one to pick. Ive even witnessed a sales associate spray Coco Mademoiselle all over herself eleven times, windmilling her arm like an out of control electric fan. CM smells good on clothes on the second day after wearing. Ive had my bottle of Coco edp in the classic bottle for 18 yrs. especially when its not me .lolsix bottles right now already..ALTHOUGHI want to split Coromandel and 28 La Plausa after the New Year. (And we wont even talk about Chance Eau Fraiche) They arent bad, they just arent Chanel to me. 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! Such a grown up scent. In any case, after about an hour I had such a headache and no amount of scrubbing could remove the smell from my wrist. 2005-2023 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. But a vacation is a great time to buy a new scent. Wish I knew. 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 keep giving her samples of things I think shed like, and she keeps right on wearing CM. Coco Mlle was my first scrubber! See, I dont actually hate Coco Mademoiselle. Again, not bad, just no longer me. It has top notes of bergamot and orange; a heart of jasmine and "morning rose petals"; and a base of patchouli, vetiver, vanilla, and white musk. wearing it myself) might make it tiresome. That could be good AND bad! Heh, interesting. 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. Perfumegeek you can reach me @ vdp1956 @ yahoo dot com. Nice analogy! Unfortunately, I had come to Macys unprepared and must go back tomorrow and buy a full bottle. I dont find it old-lady-ish at all. *scrubs monitor and keyboard clean*, I loathe Coco Mademoiselle on meits very harsh & masculine. 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. What if the scent fails to impress me like it did on its last go-round? I still have a few mls of Coco Mlle to retest down the road. When it first came out, I noticed her hoarding the scent strips and raving about it constantly. Im bored of it, to be honest. My Chanels No. I like Coco Mlle on other people, but it just doesnt smell good on me. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Aspen Green is an award-winning CBD and hemp producer based in Colorado. Herbal sounds good to me! January 2023December 2022November 2022 not fair! Now thats a comfort, roll up in a blanket, cuddle by the fire fragrance. Youre so right, Coco Mlle hits you in the face and doesnt let go. Jacques Polge really does have his hands full, I guess. I wear Coco Mademoiselle. 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. My mum, for instance, never evolved past them. I got my best friend a sampler of LE from perfumed Court but I have yet to recieve the package. T made me snort coffee up my nose.:). Hah, Ive heard a guy could pull off wearing Coco, but CM? Video But theres a particular kind of musk happening these daysI wish I had the knowledge to pin it downthat can make a migraine lickety split. Thats just the way it is.and thats one thing that makes perfume so interesting. Or maybe I just notice them more. I have a co-worker who only wears Light Blue, nothing else ever. (Not that I really have eyebrows, but thats a whole other thing. Initially it is pretty sharp and crisp, but then it gets really masculine and sexy on me. I can see why people wouldnt like CM, and I can imagine prolonged exposure (ie. Up until recently, I thought of it as the generic womens version of Acqua di Gio. Maybe Chanel's statement about doubling Coco's earnings was merely grandstanding for the press, but Women's Wear Daily later reported Coco Mademoiselle raked in $21 million that first year.3 It also broke records by winning the FiFi for Prestige Fragrance in all the FiFi countries the United States, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Great Britain as well as being awarded the European Star of the Year. I guess that translate as sexy to the fruity floral crowd? And a fair amount of Prada and Flowerbomb. I would buy it for my friend, cause she loves it. Well youve definitely moved up the Chanel ladder. When I was a little girl, I remember seeing bottles of Emeraude, Imari, Chanel No. Doesnt Mr. T just seem like a natural? Im glad you found Coco, at least. I know, insanely wishful thinking, but in a perfect world . Well it made amusing reading anyway. (And I say this as someone without a lot of extra cash to throw around.). I smell a fair amount of Angel here, but it seems like Light Blue, Coco Mlle, and Flowerbomb get more play. I reviewed Chanel Coco Mademoiselle in the Eau de Parfum, from a decant taken from a bottle purchased in mid-2008. A co-worker of mine wears it and it smells heavenly on her. ;, Les Exclusifs. 2022-2023 And the new ads with Kiera in that beautiful red dress dont hurt either! Although Coco Mademoiselle is marketed to younger women women who might identify with those chosen to front the perfume, including Kate Moss (see above) and Keira Knightley Coco Mademoiselle has a sophisticated "perfumeyness" about it. Too much on mepepper, burnt sugared apricots and vetiver extremebut faint and beautiful on her; very dry, crisp and chiffon-like. Ill have to look for that ad! Coco Mlle smells like sharp, screechy florals Cool beans. Well, I think a man could wear it. I guess Chanel tried Nicole Kidman for No. 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. We had a commenter above who found it too masculine! For some reason, Coco Mademoiselle is a particularly potent fragrance. Ive probably flipped past it a dozen times. I dont care too much for the C. N5 bottle. *shudders*. How could I forget? Shes a light applier like I am, which may be why its appealing on her. I already know better than, when Im low, to try something new I might like. Im attempting to decide whether to buy this one or the original Coco. 2. I personally love CM as a fragrance. 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. Coco Mademoiselle comes in a full range of perfume (including Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum and Parfum) and body products. Im grateful for NST (and other wonderful blogs) for helping me learn more about whats out thereso thank you and all the other contributors for your terrific articles! I am sorry I did not contact you directly, but perhaps Daisy can fill you in. Who knows, maybe one day Ill give the Mlle. Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last? ), Left eyebrow only. Angela nice theme on the Chanels. I honestly dont like to smell like food,even desert. Ones that I didnt like on first spritz. And then theres the other dilemma. I know what you mean about Chanel scents being particular, but theyre so nice to have samples of just for reference, if nothing else. Oh Angela it turns out you are a MIND READER! 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. Oh yes, absolutely! I like patchouli, and I didnt get enough of it in CM to remark on. Angela, thank you for the complementary reviews for this and Coco. For some reason, Coco Mademoiselle is a particularly potent fragrance. The curse of Coco!! She was up first, I wished her luck. Our editor completed a hands-on review of their products and reputation. It sounds like you love itthats great! In the same article, "industry insiders" guessed Coco Mademoiselle might earn as much as $15 million its first year. Ah! Hey there! Perhaps we can somehow get the army of Coco Mademoiselle wearers to switch to other Jacques Polge creations for the house of Chanel (Sycomore, Bel Respiro and Beige, perhaps?? Whenever I see white musk listed, I want to run for the hills. Im so glad you rediscovered it! the longer i get into marketing the more it seems that this magically attractive 20 30 gap is all about immaturity and loving all the wrong things. On the other hand, I sniffed Coco for the first time at a friends house LOVE IT! (2011). Oh well, the fun is in the search! I agree that over 40s might be likely to have found their favorites, although I grew up in a home largely devoid of perfume and spent many years surrounding by the scent-sensitive, so I have some catching up to do. . These tests may include: These tests will help the doctor get a closer look at the structures within your nose. Coco Mademoiselle Parfum by Chanel is a Amber Floral fragrance for women. Maybe if anyone reading this is contemplating a Christmas bottle for a loved one or themselves, they might consider ANYTHING but Coco Mademoiselle. I sniffed Coco Mlle in Sephora recently on paper and thought it was nice so I got a sample (love those Sephora spray samples!). Hm, then maybe it *is* dominant. I like smelling it in a crowd, too. I am one of those people who wears Coco Mlle very well. Im kinda scared Ill tire of it quickly. Wash your hands frequently throughout the day. Still great. Must be the juice. Why does that happen? Your email address will not be published. I have no idea what happened. I wore Chance throughout grad school. 5 and Eau Premiere, and shes over 40. She was so elegant, but so confident and easy. Thanks, Angela, for addressing the subject of marketing in your post. Something about the scent trail it leaves behind kind of turns my stomach a little. It still smells just fine to me. Ill have to try them side by side. I dont think youd like it as much on me, though. You have a lucky mother. That sounds like me! I love the stuff, its my general daily go to fragrance right now. What does Coco Mademoiselle smell like? If Coco Mlle inducts anyone into the realm of perfumey perfumes, then it has done its job! 5s a good, solid run over the holidays, and although I can admire them, I certainly dont want to wear them. It was incredibly amazing and I wondered why I didnt wear it more often. Thats a sort of milestone in itselfyour first scrubber! There! Nice! CM will probably always remind me of nights out but these days Im wear to 31 Rue Cambon while also wishing for Cuir De Russie and Sycomore. Does someone have a mortal enemy theyd like me to ship it to? Gosh, I know if it were my choice Id go with Coco, but not everyone feels the same way. I truly hope that the real reason I havent yet purchased CM is NOT because I am 43. have they reformulated this? Jacques Polge, Chanel's house perfumer, created Coco Mademoiselle, and it was released the spring of 2001. And too my detriment, like the more girly scents, so that makes it hard to find a Chanel. could hardly wait to get home and wash it off. I like, but not love Chance, it is just not distinctive enough. I just couldnt wear it now. 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. It sounds like you and I arent part of the teeming masses who made Coco Mlle so popular. Nasal congestion is another term for a stuffy nose. There is that musky-patchouli base to consider, thoughwith the right swagger in my step, who knows? I had a sample of the edp that I put on a rainy day, and never looked back. It drives me crazy. I feel exactly the opposite about these two: I admire Coco but cant wear it; and CM is one of my perfect scents. 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. I live in Vancouver and *hand on heart* I solemnly swear not to give anyone any Coco Mlle for Christmas. Of course, she was wearing Coco Mademoiselle, and she wore it well. I never got the appeal. Oh, Good God, Angela. Just bought her a bar of soap for Christmas, since it was on her wishlist and the soap smells both lovely and Soooo Not Me. Another candidate had just entered the room. I wonder if its genetic? But still, she doesnt read that way. They really have a vice president for that? If you have a stuffy nose and are unable to blow your nose, use a humidifier to moisten the air. nasal endoscopy (examination of the nasal passages with a thin tube that contains a camera). Hey there Perfumegeek and Karin lets go for it! 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. Great job, Chanel! Oddly enough, a combination of all of those fragrances is exactly how I would describe Coco Mademoiselle; theres the sccreeching, lime-green grassiness, the nectary peach roses and earthy, gravelly patchouli. That is a good skill. I just ordered my first Mademoiselle EDP after sampling it over the past 2 years. Chanel really does have a range. It has to have been used before. If you have a runny nose, there are treatments and remedies you can try at home that don't involve medications. My addy is chemstgeek at gmail dot com (just in case). It reminds me of wearing floral perfume while snuggling on the couch a hot guy. I so prefer the original Coco, even the reformulated. 5 and Tea Rose oil on her vanity. Love New Orleans, The good and bad are always mixed in FQ it seems I have in my head gorgeous jazz classics and terrible 80s hair band songs from my nights of club hopping there. I doubt that one is a cocktail party favourite! Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. CM on the other hand, was everything I wanted CoCo to be and more. I think we do not get to be educated, but we are forced to be in love by marketing strategies. But new, A new study finds that roughly 86 percent of people with COVID-19 lose their sense of smell. Thanks, Joe. But after having it on for a while, it would make me actually feel queasy and I never fell queasy. 5 came in fifth, and Armani Acqua di Gio pour Homme was number one.). It blows my mind that the same company that makes this and the Chance sisters also makes Cuir de Russie, Coromandel, etc. To me Gaultier 2 is much sweeter and that is an unisex scent. CoCo on my skin smells like a mixture of cigarette smoke (UGH) and random spices. 22 is in the top 10. Its nice to know youre not alone, huh? I dont think shes ever had the same fragrance twice!! But that was because it doesnt last or smell very strong. Ill have to test it on my skin first, though. Or maybe that will be the way Coromandel smells to your nosewont know for sure until you test it. In the same article, "industry insiders" guessed Coco Mademoiselle . Anyway, this is what I meant to say Absolutely! They sell it in Marshalls 1.7oz for $25. In certain cases, its a sign of a more serious underlying issue. Ive never revisited the fragrance and I really should now that its much more appropriate for me. hey, Kalynna I can send you samples of both with your split of HV, and Im hoping to get the HV in the mail really soon (or Im going to go nuts from waiting!). The people around you probably love smelling it on you, too. Pour some sugar on me.. Chanel is interestingsuch a bifurcated line. 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 lightly spritzed on my wrist, not expecting to like it at all after reading this. Mayo Clinic Staff. smells nice, but not amazing on me. It wears chypre-like on her, very smooth and peppery, with most of the sweetness relegated to the background. I still need to try Cuir de Russie and Sycomore.sigh, so many frags so little time. Love the review though, and you described the effect of screechy perfumes perfectly with the fan belt analogy. Thats such a nice fragrance, and so versatile, too. I think that alone broadened its appeal. That's o.k. Angela- I agree with your opinion on Ruemer. Excuse me, she says. Thanks for this timely public service announcement. YES!!! I am one of the C Mlle wearing horde. More useful to make my toddler laugh rather than affect indignation on the masses. Especially if they live in Vancouver. A big gold necklace, a mohawkyes, I can see it! Me, I need both in my perfume wardrobe (greedy, I know!). 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. Since I live in the rural west, I seldom encounter anyone who actually wears perfume, so I dont have to worry about smelling like everyone else. (another cool thing for your resume) because this is EXACTLY how I feel about CM. Youre righttesting it is best. Top notes are Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit; middle notes are Rose, Litchi and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. Is the Chance Eau Frache decant still up for grabs? What treatments are available for impaired smell? funny how fragrance translates like that-I just got some Tocca Brigitte which I think I read is supposed to be in honor of sexy, feminine, movie legend Brigitte Bardot (?) Could Coco Mademoiselle have started that trend? Im in luck theremines in a rollerball. In a traditional tarot card deck of 78 cards, we find romance, love and intimacy sprinkled throughout many of the cards. Angela, you crack me up! 5 parfum that stunned me so with its beauty. I love Coco Mademoiselle, especially during the autumn. I tried either 18 or 19 once, but found top note too purfumey or whiffy, if that makes scentssense. I think I know what you mean about the perfumey part of so many Chanels, and Im pretty sure its that sharp, aldehydic top. I dont think CM is horrible, but I dont think Ill wear it either. I get that, too, from time to time. As you can see, Im not a Chanel fan, I dont have a signature scent,I dont like chypre/oriental scents, so I cant say what drew me to Mmselle.I just wear it well and love sensing it on me. I love perfume, and for me, it is something fun to write about. Although I wear feminines routinely, Im not sure Id have the guts to waft around in a cloud of Mademoiselle. Yup. Here's our privacy policy, and a handy emoticon chart. little tiny Spock-eyebrow abilities : the formative years! plotting and scheming powers already activated! Bad memory: getting drunk in the streets. I have a few that are always acceptable and thats good since I cant bear to walk out the door without perfume.itd be like leaving without pants on! Ive bought more bottles of this stuff in the range, than any otherbut not for myself! Too much musk is also nothing for me in a perfume. Any young nieces or cousins where youre going, Joe? I often smell it on young women, I often smell it on professional women, and I often smell it way too well. I do want to own a Chanel though. I mean, NOOOO!!! Theres a bit of embarrassment in her tone. If a neurological disease, tumor, or other disorder causes your impaired smell, youll receive treatment for the underlying condition. 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. After reading reviews I wanted to love CoCo, and I did, but only on a test strip. I just like fragrances for the joy they provide. Theres not much nicer than finding you really like a scent you already have. I respect Coco Mlle, but Im with youCoco is more my speed. Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel is a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Coco Mademoiselle was launched in 2001. However, this happened much more frequently in patients, A loss of smell and taste can occur suddenly in some people with COVID-19 and is often a symptom that develops early, sometimes before other. I was hit with the initial scent before she sat down and proceeded to spend the next hour (glad I no longer have to do that commute) growing more and more nauseous while the people around me discretely covered their noses. Its amazing how well a scent can bring back memories! Polge deserves proper respect for not dumbing it down that way. Answering the following questions can help the doctor pinpoint what may be causing your impaired sense of smell: After reviewing your medical history, the doctor will perform a physical examination of your nose to see if there are any blockages in your nasal passages. I think it would be a very nice masculine. moi aussi. All rights reserved. tumors in the . Absolutely! Fortnum and Mason might be more its speed. Hey perfumegeek! When I think of the Chanels, I choose to mentally omit this and Chance. Doing either would certainly be nice. Then another day a month or two later, I wore it again, and didnt have the same reaction. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Coco Mademoiselle has continued to hold its ground. Bromley S. (2000). Good idea, Angela! and she may have a few bottle of Givenchy Amirage. Can you believe it? (go figure!). It helps that my brows are naturally arched I can get that left one wayyyy up there.the higher it is , the more scathing my response. I recently fell madly in love with 31 Rue Cambon, its definitely FB worthy although for now I have a decent size decant. Second try: it smelled like a Yankee Candle shop or generic potpourri refresher oil. Im sure its a combination of mood and hormones and what my nose feels like smelling on a particular day, but its a fact scents smell different to me on different days, and give me different impressions. Great review Angela. I do plan to give my sister-in-law Penhaligons Elizabethan Rose. I only did four sprays. Why would I wear CM when I already wear Coco? Ive been should I shouldnt I about getting some Coromandel for a year now, but Id definitely go in on a split. I think I surprised her when I asked if it was Coco Mademoiselle, and surprised myself by not only not wanting to hang myself, but actually liking it -on her-. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. (but I love it!). (This was in 2002, ohdear.) It sounds like it suits you, though. It does smell more perfumey and sophisticated than us early-20somethings usually go for; Lacoste Pink, Burberry Brit, and Angel, or others along those lines, are what I smell most often on my female counterparts. Maybe neither of them is right for you. It really is a masterpiece and will be accompanying more frequently from now on. I like it initially, then it gets to be way too much for me. 5 in EDT and EDP standing neglected on her dressing table (thoughtful but obviously unappreciated gifts). On Thanksgiving Day my husband and I went to dinner at my co-workers home where 20-30 people were there. Ill be sticking with original Coco, which is one of my all-time faves, anyway. My first Chanel scent! Because they both have supernatural sillage they really make themselves known to anyone within a 20-foot radius and linger lonnnnng after the wearer has departed. Wow. What am I? Yesterday it hit me: of course so many new perfumes have the woody-musky base. Selecting perfume in the morning is always a difficult / time consuming task. There are some other good leathers out there, too, for less $$. See, here are three things I've noticed with Coco Mademoiselle. I loathe Coco on myself, though, even if it smells nice on others. Cheap thrills I have fond memories of Chanel #5 because it was given to me by my first boyfriend when I was a mere child really, and it was MUCH too sophisticated for me. Get a sample and try it on your own skin HKMom. Some cases of impaired smell may be permanent. Filed Under: perfume talk Tagged With: chanel, flanker, jacques polge. Ive always thought it was the patch, but maybe its the musk like you said. Side effects printed in the leaflet material may include impaired smell. Last medically reviewed on November 28, 2017, A well-functioning sense of smell is something most people take for granted, until its lost. I was bullied into buying a bottle of Chance by a sales associate once but I could never wear it thereafter. The NPD Group, a market research firm, listed it as the third best selling fragrance in the United States in 2008. Impaired smell can be temporary or permanent. A close one. 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. At the same time though, Coco Mademoiselle is too weak for my liking. (ya gotta let these SAs know where they stand), guys..i can do the spock eyebrow with the left..the whole three leaf clover tongue thingy and..i can move my ears without anything else on my face!!! I had a hard time describing how I felt about CM, because I definitely dont like it on me, and yet I really do like smelling it in passing on others. 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. September 2022 Cuir de Lancome is definitely not Cuir de RussieI find it sweeter and smoother, without the signature Chanel aldehydic kick. I love it, although it is a different leather (no slight barnyard) from what I get in Cuir de Russie (which may be in my future still). It smells so good on me my sister bought some, she lives a few states away but thats still too close so now I dont want to wear it. Email me at krnszn@gmail.com. I NEVER smell Coco Mlle around here is it really that prevalent elsewhere? Have you tried the masculines? Is my perfume too strong?, I make that weird pained/wince face that some people make when theyre about to deliver bad news and theyre afraid some giant disembodied hand is going to fly out of the sky and slap them. For me, the real curse of Coco Mademoiselle is the musk in its base. We avoid using tertiary references. hehe. Perhaps a heavier application would make a difference. And congratulations on your wedding. Oh, I dont mean that youre weird, but I havent smelled it, and anything called Brigitte. Leave a comment, or read more about commenting at Now Smell This. (Chanel No. This procedure can improve breathing, snoring, and other complications. 5 ads, and Ines de la Fressange and Vanessa Paradis for Coco. I particularly liked the phrase high-pitched floral SMACK! and also have to agree with the screechiness and profoundly irritating and considering the popularity (big $$) of this one , I thought I was just missing it somehowin spite of an SA assuring me that it was just wonderful .its times like that, that make me glad for my Spock-eyebrow ability. See, here are three things Ive noticed with Coco Mademoiselle. Its nice to wake up in the morning and reach for a perfume you really love to wear. (By comparison, Angel, which I am wearing today VERY lightly!! Great! Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I love a good, strong fragrance as much as the next smellies fan, but theres something to be said for exercising a bit of restraint.