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Bleu de Chanel, Chanel
Citrus · 2010

Bleu de Chanel

by Chanel
Rating4.2 ★ 20,911 votes
GenderMen
Year2010
Price$$$$Designer
CitrusWoodyFresh Spicy
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
15 notes
topfirst impression
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
heartthe character
GingerNutmegIso E SuperJasmine
basethe foundation
IncenseCedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
59
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
41
intimateenormous
Price value38
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean91
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
CitrusWoodyFresh SpicyAromaticAmberSmokyBalsamicWarm Spicy
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Citrus
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Green
Fresh

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
8%
moderate
47%
long lasting
37%
eternal
6%
Sillage
intimate
11%
moderate
62%
strong
22%
enormous
5%
Season
spring
30%
summer
28%
fall
26%
winter
17%
Time of day
day
54%
night
46%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
5%
more male
23%
male
70%
Value
way overpriced
13%
overpriced
34%
ok
42%
good value
9%
great value
2%

What people say

What people love
versatilesuitableoccasionconfidenceboostinginvitingscenthighqualityfragranceimpressivelongevity
What people criticise
expensivecomparedotherdesignerfragrancesrestrictivedistributionpreventscommondiscountsfindgeneric

Smells similar

by scent profile
93% match
Amber Oud Bleu Edition Al Haramain Perfumes
Al Haramain Perfumes
citrusgreen
93% match
Blue de Chance Maison Alhambra
Maison Alhambra
citrusbalsamic
93% match
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum Chanel
Chanel
citrussmoky
91% match
Club de Nuit Blue Iconic Armaf
Armaf
citrussmoky

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

LemonPink PepperGrapefruitMintJasmineGingerNutmegIso E SuperSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverLabdanumIncenseWhite Musk
topheartbase

Signature pair: Labdanum and Incense

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The Bleu de Chanel line

4 versions
2014Eau de Parfum
More Powdery, Amber
Less Green
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2018Parfum
More Powdery, Lavender
Less Smoky
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2025L Exclusif
More Powdery, Musky
Less Citrus
Lasts longer · Projects more
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Bleu de Chanel are citrus and woody. It opens with Grapefruit and Lemon, reveals Ginger and Nutmeg at its heart, and dries down to Incense and Cedar. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, day or night.

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