Is Alexandria Fragrances Bleu Memoire a dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel?
Bleu de Chanel EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | 2018 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Bleu Memoire Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bleu de Chanel
- Bleu Memoire
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A woody-aromatic all-rounder, strong enough to last all day and clean enough for the office. Grapefruit and mint give a fresh lift, ginger and nutmeg add spice, and incense and cedar finish.
If you're after a loud, sharp, shower gel-esque blue scent with serious staying power, this is your shout. Forget Bleu de Chanel comparisons - this does its own thing, for better or worse.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Grapefruit
9%
vs
12%
Incense
9%
vs
5%
Bergamot
9%
vs
15%
Amber
9%
vs
2%
Amberwood
8%
vs
4%
Cedar
8%
vs
5%
Sandalwood
8%
vs
4%
Aldehydes
6%
vs
3%
Lemon
5%
vs
12%
Pink Pepper
5%
vs
2%
Ginger
4%
vs
11%
Mint
4%
vs
2%
Jasmine
2%
vs
0%
Labdanum
2%
vs
1%
Coriander
1%
vs
2%
Nutmeg
1%
vs
4%
Patchouli
1%
vs
2%
Melon
0%
vs
5%
Grapefruit
9%
vs
12%
Bergamot
9%
vs
15%
Aldehydes
6%
vs
3%
Lemon
5%
vs
12%
Pink Pepper
5%
vs
2%
Mint
4%
vs
2%
Coriander
1%
vs
2%
Incense
9%
vs
5%
Amber
9%
vs
2%
Amberwood
8%
vs
4%
Cedar
8%
vs
5%
Sandalwood
8%
vs
4%
Labdanum
2%
vs
1%
Patchouli
1%
vs
2%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Citrus freshness over a warm woody base suits spring and autumn best. It can be worn all year, but intense summer humidity and deep winter cold are less kind to it.
Occasions
Office and formal settings are its strongest ground, and the woody drydown carries well on dates and casual days too. It is not a gym scent.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
This scent's potent projection and longevity make it a bit much for a formal office setting unless applied sparingly. Its fresh, clean profile and strong performance mean it's an excellent choice for casual wear, dates, and even sports where you want to make an impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 18 notes is in the original, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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