Short answer: Falling Fruit is D&E Fragrances' Extrait de Parfum take on the amber, patchouli and incense style of Chanel Coromandel. It costs from £14.99 (5ml) to £44.95 (50ml), against £240 for a 75ml bottle of the original at Harrods UK. Shop Falling Fruit
- Smells like: warm amber, patchouli and incense with a sweet, creamy edge
- Best for: autumn and winter, evenings out and cosy nights in
- Honest note: inspired by, not an exact clone
Chanel Coromandel, part of Les Exclusifs de Chanel, is one of the most talked-about amber fragrances around. It is rich, velvety and unmistakably luxurious, and the price reflects that. If you love the idea but not the cost, a dupe is worth a try.
What does Chanel Coromandel actually smell like?
- Top: bitter orange, citrus and neroli
- Heart: patchouli, orris root, rose and jasmine
- Base: white chocolate, benzoin, amber, olibanum, incense, woody notes and musk
The overall impression is a warm, balsamic amber with a soft sweetness, often described as woody and oriental.
Why people look for a Coromandel dupe
At £240 for 75ml, Coromandel is a serious investment, and it is a scent many people want to wear often through the colder months. A dupe lets you enjoy a similar amber-patchouli mood for a fraction of the price, and our 5ml sample at £14.99 lets you try it before committing.
| Chanel Coromandel | Falling Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £240 for 75ml (Harrods UK) | From £14.99, 50ml £44.95 |
| Style | Amber, patchouli, incense | Amber, patchouli, incense style |
| Format | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Sizes | 75ml | 5ml, 12ml roller, 15ml, 30ml, 50ml |
Introducing Falling Fruit
Falling Fruit is our own composition, inspired by the warm amber family that Coromandel helped define. It opens bright with citrus and neroli, settles into patchouli and soft florals, then rests on benzoin, amber and incense. Try Falling Fruit from £14.99
Being upfront about the comparison
No inspired-by fragrance is an exact clone or replica of the original, and Falling Fruit is no exception. Expect a similar mood and character rather than an identical scent, and bear in mind that the original is an Eau de Parfum while ours is an Extrait de Parfum.
Longevity and projection
As an Extrait de Parfum, Falling Fruit has a high fragrance concentration, and many people find it lasts well and stays close to the skin with a warm glow. Performance varies with skin, climate and application, so we do not promise exact hours.
The verdict
If you love the cosy, ambery luxury of Chanel Coromandel but not the price tag, Falling Fruit is an easy way to enjoy that style. Shop Falling Fruit from £14.99
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Chanel and Coromandel are registered trademarks of their respective owners. D&E Fragrances is an independent UK fragrance brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Chanel. "Falling Fruit" is our own original composition, inspired by the fragrance family that Coromandel helped define.