Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Coco
Coco by Chanel (1984) is built around Mandarin, Peach, Coriander, Jasmine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 1977
Opium
Shared notes: Mandarin, Clove, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood. What differs: Plum, Carnation, Vanilla. Same family (Oriental Spicy).
- 2
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1987
Gem
Shared notes: Peach, Coriander, Rose, Jasmine, Clove. What differs: Plum, Cypress, Cardamom.
- 3
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1976
First
Shared notes: Mandarin, Peach, Jasmine, Rose, Clove. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant.
- 4
Hugo Boss · 2005
Boss Soul
Shared notes: Mandarin, Coriander, Tonka Bean, Amber. What differs: Bergamot, Anise, Cardamom. Same family (Oriental Spicy). Positioned as Masculine.
- 5
Paloma Picasso · 1992
Minotaure
Shared notes: Coriander, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum. Positioned as Masculine.
- 6
Givenchy · 1991
Amarige
Shared notes: Peach, Mandarin, Jasmine, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood. What differs: Neroli, Violet, Plum.
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Serge Lutens · 2000
Arabie
Shared notes: Clove, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood. What differs: Dried Fruits, Fig, Candied Orange. Same family (Oriental Spicy). Positioned as Unisex.
- 8
Yves Saint Laurent · 1971
Rive Gauche
Shared notes: Peach, Rose, Jasmine, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Green Notes.
- 9
Rochas · 1970
Eau de Rochas
Shared notes: Mandarin, Coriander, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood. What differs: Lime, Lemon, Bergamot.
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Patou · 1992
Sublime
Shared notes: Mandarin, Coriander, Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood. What differs: Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Coco?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is the closest: it shares 6 notes with Coco, including Mandarin, Clove, Jasmine.
What is an alternative to Coco from another house?
Opium (Yves Saint Laurent, 1977) picks up Mandarin, Clove, Jasmine in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.