Her real name is Gabrielle, but her friends call her Coco. We find ourselves in Paris in 1919, where she has established a successful fashion house. The great love of the designer, Boy Capel, is killed in a car accident, and she is paralyzed by grief, teetering on the brink of collapse. However, she has good friends who support her and try to comfort her.

Meanwhile, the famous composer Igor Stravinsky appears and claims her. Her spirits are lifted. However, marriage does not interest her much. She seeks other things, authentic feelings, true love. Her work, however, remains her priority. Hardworking, ambitious, and intelligent as she is, she never forgot the shared dream she had with her lost partner—to create a new, unique fragrance that she would gift to her special clients.

Another man, Dmitri Romanov, will help her realize her idea by traveling with her to Southern France, the cradle of all wonderful perfumes. Coco Chanel—a unique woman and a great lover. This is the story of her life.

“From the sorrow of losing a loved one, something new and significant can emerge, as vividly shown to us by Michèle Marlès with the example of Coco Chanel.” Absolut Beautiful

“Michèle Marlès thoroughly researched the life of Coco Chanel and wrote a fascinating novelistic biography.” Aachener Zeitung

“Immerse yourself in the magic of a world filled with fragrances and beautiful fabrics.” Delmenhorster Kreisblatt

“Impressive and enlightening narrative.” Märkische LebensArt

“An idol comes to life.” Grazia