Chanel's Exceptionnel De Chanel Intense Volume and Curl Mascara

I have been testing this mascara for several weeks thanks to a local sales associate who kindly gifted me with a mini sample tube.
That's right kids...there are samples.

This mascara brush is unique in that it has bristles and a comb. This might the beauty equivalent of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
The combination is simple and genius.
The bristles deliver volume and oomph while the comb delivers the curl.

The formula is a inky black that is fairly sooty in a spectacular way. It does not clump or smudge. My curls look full and curled to unprecedented heights. It is magic when used with my Tarte curler.
I used my curler before applying two coats of the formula. After the mascara dried, I used my curler again.

My local SA who has been blessed with a fine pair of lashes looked amazing. It looked like she had Shu false lashes on. However my one short-lashed friend received lackluster results.

This mascara is at your local Chanel counter and retails for $28. It comes in a variety of shades. Smoky Noir(black), Smoky Brun(brown),Smokey Marine(blue) and Smoky Violine(Violet).

Have you tested this mascara? What have been your results so far? Share your experiences in the comments.