Women's Perfume Essens W117 — a Fragrance Inspired by Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

A floral, chypre fragrance for refined and confident femininity

🏛️ The Legend of Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

This fragrance was launched in 2001 and instantly became one of the most recognizable compositions of the French house of Chanel. It was created by the legendary perfumer Jacques Polge, inspired not by Coco Chanel the icon, but by the young Gabrielle Chanel — a provincial girl, a cabaret singer, not yet a legend. «Mademoiselle» is not «Madame», it is a girl before greatness. The brand describes her as «the one who was still only walking toward her greatness, full of ambition, courage and vital energy».

🔗 A successor fragrance. Coco Mademoiselle was created as a younger and lighter version of Coco (1984), the one Jacques Polge created during Chanel’s lifetime. The task was to make a fragrance for a new generation, as relevant as No. 5 but for a younger audience. This is important, as Coco Mademoiselle did not appear «out of thin air», it is a dialogue with the classics.

🌸 The fragrance pyramid. Top notes are orange, mandarin, bergamot and orange blossom. The heart is Turkish rose, jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang. The base is patchouli, white musk, vanilla, vetiver, tonka bean and opoponax. The key point is that patchouli is an overdose, not an ordinary note. The brand itself emphasizes that the composition is built around an increased concentration of patchouli, highlighted by an amber accord of vanilla absolute and tonka bean. Opoponax, a resin many mistake for a «medicinal» bitterness, provides a characteristic balsamic contrast.

🏆 The award. Coco Mademoiselle received the FiFi Award in 2008 in the Best TV Advertising Campaign category. The commercial with Keira Knightley, directed by Joe Wright, became iconic.

🎬 The faces of the fragrance. The series of advertising campaigns is a separate chapter. Anouk Lepère (2001) became the first face. Kate Moss (2002–2005) starred until the cocaine scandal, after which the contract was terminated. Keira Knightley (2006–2023) is the longest and most recognizable association. Whitney Peak (since 2023) is a Canadian actress, the new face.

💼 Concentrations. Coco Mademoiselle is available in three concentrations — Eau de Parfum (2001), Eau de Toilette (2002), Parfum (2005). The 2001 original is the EDP, not the parfum.

How it sounds and wears. «Orange champagne settling on patchouli and vanilla» is a recognizable description. The citrus start is ringing, almost prickly, it is orange and mandarin with bergamot and orange blossom. In the heart is a lush bouquet of rose and jasmine with powdery mimosa. The base is warm, earthy, with dominant patchouli softened by vanilla and tonka bean. Longevity is 8 to 12 hours, sillage is powerful, one of the most recognizable. Fragrantica rating is 3.98 out of 5 with 50,000+ votes.

⏳ A quarter of a century. In 2026 the fragrance turns 25. During this time Coco Mademoiselle has grown — Coco Mademoiselle Intense (intensified version), Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense (2025 travel version), Coco Mademoiselle Eau Privée (lightened), as well as a perfumed primer-base to enhance longevity. But the 2001 original remains the reference point.

📖 Stories of Four Notes

Orange — a sunny citrus with juicy sweetness and a light bitterness. In perfumery it sounds bright and joyful, adding energy and freshness to the composition. It is what makes the opening of the fragrance so sparkling and memorable.

Turkish Rose — a noble flower with a deep, slightly honeyed aroma. In the heart of the composition it creates a sense of luxury and femininity, and together with jasmine and mimosa it unfolds especially exquisitely and expensively.

Patchouli — an earthy, woody-camphor note with a light sweetness. In the base it gives the fragrance character and depth, creating that recognisable chypre accord. Patchouli is the backbone of the composition that holds the trail and makes it noble.

Vanilla — warm, creamy, enveloping. In the base it softens the patchouli and adds comfort and sensuality to the fragrance. Vanilla gives the composition a soft glow and creates a feeling you want to return to.

👤 Portrait of the W117 Woman

She is young at heart and self-confident. Her confidence does not shout — it shows in a light smile, a calm gaze and natural grace. She knows what she wants and knows how to enjoy every moment.

She suits flowing dresses, natural fabrics, minimal accessories. She loves morning light, fresh flowers and heart-to-heart conversations. Her style is elegant simplicity, where every detail is in its place.

Essens W117 lives with her all day: in the morning it unfolds with sparkling orange and bergamot, during the day — with a floral heart with rose and jasmine, and in the evening it warms with patchouli, vanilla and white musk. This is a companion fragrance for those who value a soft yet confident presence.

⚖️ Original and Essens W117 Side by Side

The only difference is the price and the bottle. The scent remains recognisable from the first seconds.

✨ Women's perfume W117 by Essens is an elegant floral-chypre fragrance that unfolds with sparkling orange, noble Turkish rose and warm patchouli. It embodies all the magic of the French perfumery school — it is an exact analogue of the legendary Chanel Coco Mademoiselle. Every drop conveys the recognisable accord familiar to fans of the original, and gives a feeling of refined femininity, confidence and style.

A versatile fragrance for any season and any occasion. Try it and see for yourself.