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Coco Mademoiselle has launched a bunch of different flankers over the years. One of them, L’eau Privée, is one of the latest additions to the line. L’eau Privée is a nighttime/sleepwear version of the scent. I wanted to provide a comparison post, as plenty of people seem to have questions about the differences between these two.
Tale of the Tape: Coco Mademoiselle vs. L’eau Privee
Coco Mademoiselle
Notes include: orange, neroli, may rose, patchouli, vetiver, jasmine
Click here to try: Coco Mademoiselle
Read my full review: Coco Mademoiselle EDP
Coco Mademoiselle L’eau Privee
Notes include: rose, jasmine, mandarin orange, musk
Click here to try: CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE L’EAU PRIVÉE Eau Pour la Nuit Spray 1,70z
Read my full review: L’eau Privee
Opening
Mademoiselle EDP starts off with a strong blend of its orange citrus note, neroli, and patchouli. The opening stage is heavy on that orange, before ceding some ground to the floral heart, made up of jasmine and a bit of rose.
It’s bold and have a somewhat gourmand feeling, thanks to the pretty prevalent patchouli.
L’eau Privée opens up with the bright and juicy orange note that is found the EDP version. It doesn’t have the neroli note, but the jasmine and rose are there. Plus, the patchouli, but it is toned down.
Which is better? They are obviously extremely similar, but I like the EDP’s scent a bit better in the opening act. L’eau Privée is light and not as sharp, which can be a nice change, but it doesn’t hit the same high mark.
Edge: Mademoiselle
Projection
Coco Mademoiselle has a very strong sillage and its ability to project is outstanding. Even after all of this time, this Chanel EDP still has that same strength and hasn’t lost a step.
L’eau Privee has a moderate sillage upon first spraying. Though, as a nighttime scent that power is short lived and it is ultimately a softer fragrance.
This category is no contest.
Edge: Coco Mademoiselle
Longevity
Mademoiselle EDP has always lasted for over 10 hours on my skin. It gives an outstanding performance and takes a long time to settle into a skin scent.
Privee will go for four hours on my skin. The last two of those hours is a pure skin scent, that won’t be jumping out at you, in the slightest.
Edge: Mademoiselle
Versatility
Coco Mademoiselle can work in a wide variety of situations. I’d avoid the heat with it, go easy at the office, or just don’t use it in formal settings. Outside of that, the EDP can deliver.
L’eau Privee is one to use when you want to freshen up for a few hours with something light or to use before bed. That’s its use case.
Edge: Mademoiselle
Overall Scent
This really isn’t a fair contest, as L’eau Privee is designed for a specific purpose versus the original EDP perfume. However, it’s always a question that comes up from newer folks to Chanel, who don’t yet know the difference between these two scents.
If you want an all-purpose perfume, that has style and staying power; Coco Mademoiselle is a great choice overall and the clear choice in this comparison.
If you already like the style of Mademoiselle and want something the spray before bedtime…then maybe pick up L’eau Privee. That’s about the only real use for it. But if you want to shell out the money, go right ahead.
Winner: Coco Mademoiselle
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