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Chance Eau Fraiche, Chanel
Woody · 2007

Chance Eau Fraiche

by Chanel
Rating4.1 ★ 15,332 votes
GenderWomen
Year2007
Price$$$$Designer
WoodyCitrusAromatic
Best for summerDaytime 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 →
12 notes
topfirst impression
LemonCedarCitron
heartthe character
Water HyacinthPink PepperJasmine
basethe foundation
White MuskPatchouliVetiverTeak WoodIrisAmber

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
57
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 →
44
intimateenormous
Price value39
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean21
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
WoodyCitrusAromaticFloralMuskyPowderyEarthyWhite Floral
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Main accords

top 10
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Floral
Musky
Powdery
Earthy
White Floral
Patchouli
Fresh

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
5%
weak
13%
moderate
43%
long lasting
30%
eternal
9%
Sillage
intimate
13%
moderate
52%
strong
26%
enormous
9%
Season
spring
39%
summer
42%
fall
11%
winter
8%
Time of day
day
86%
night
14%
Gender
female
48%
more female
26%
unisex
24%
more male
2%
male
1%
Value
way overpriced
12%
overpriced
32%
ok
46%
good value
8%
great value
2%

What people say

What people love
freshfloralscentperfectsummercrisplemonsportycitruscharactereffortlesslywearable
What people criticise
leanersportierprofiletraditionalluxuryscentsinitialblastfeelsharpunisexheavy

Smells similar

by scent profile
84% match
Chance Eau Vive Chanel
Chanel
citrus
83% match
Vince Camuto Femme Vince Camuto
Vince Camuto
woodyearthy
83% match
Chants Tenderina Maison Alhambra
Maison Alhambra
citrusrose
83% match
Max Mara Gold Touch Max Mara
Max Mara
woodysoft spicy

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

CedarLemonCitronJasminePink PepperWater Hyacin…PatchouliAmberVetiverIrisWhite MuskTeak Wood
topheartbase

Signature pair: Citron and Vetiver

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The Chance line

7 versions
Original2005Eau de Parfum
More Soft Spicy, Vanilla
Less Citrus
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2010Eau Tendre
More Fruity, Sweet
Less Woody
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2015Eau Vive
More Fresh Spicy
Less Floral
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2019Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum
More Rose, Fruity
Less Woody
Fades sooner
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2025Eau Splendide
More Fruity, Rose
Less Citrus
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2023Eau Fraiche Eau de Parfum
More Aldehydic, Amber
Less Aromatic
Projects less
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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 Chance Eau Fraiche are woody and citrus. It opens with Lemon and Cedar, reveals Water Hyacinth and Pink Pepper at its heart, and dries down to White Musk and Patchouli. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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