Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel vs Formula X

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 4,610 ratings analysed

3 wins

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel

Chanel

4.404,606 votes

Rank #24,834 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Formula X

The Scent Library

3.754 votes

Rank #61,037 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel takes 3 of 4 categories.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Formula X
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel3/4

Formula X1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel
Sillage & projection: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel
Value for money: Formula X
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel CoromandelChanel

Formula XThe Scent Library

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 4,606 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

4,606 votes

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel

SillageLes Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value83

Category winnerFormula XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeNeroliCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliOrrisRoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinWhite ChocolateWoodsy NotesIncenseTahitian VanillaOlibanumMusk

Top

NeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomAgarwoodVetiverOrris

Base

OlibanumBenzoinTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orris, Benzoin and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex56

Women34

Date 37%Party 29%Work 19%Casual 15%

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,834

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,037

PerfumerKevin Mathys

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel CoromandelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel is a rich oriental woody fragrance built around an opulent contrast of dark patchouli and creamy white chocolate. The scent opens with a brisk flash of bitter orange and citrus oils that quickly subsides. Within twenty minutes, the earthy heart takes over. Grounded patchouli mingles …

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Formula X by The Scent Library opens with a bright citrus splash of mandarin orange and neroli, before settling into a warm, slightly powdery combination of orris root and vetiver. This unisex fragrance wears close to the skin, making it a reliable option for professional office environments or quiet spring afternoons.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel or Formula X?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel takes 3 of 4 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel is rated 4.40/5 from 4,606 votes; Formula X is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Formula X for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel or Formula X?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel lasts longest (Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel 74/100, Formula X 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel or Formula X?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel projects furthest (Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel 67/100, Formula X 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel and Formula X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orris, Benzoin and Olibanum.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel or Formula X better for summer or winter?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel suits evening wear; Formula X suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel and Formula X?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel has top notes of Bitter Orange, Neroli and Citruses, heart notes of Patchouli, Orris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, White Chocolate, Woodsy Notes and Incense. Formula X has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Agarwood, Vetiver and Orris, a base of Olibanum, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk.