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Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette bottle Bleu de Chanel EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2010 Year -
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Bleu Memoire Eau de Parfum bottle Bleu Memoire EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bleu de Chanel EDT
Effortlessly versatile and instantly recognisable, Bleu de Chanel EDT is the blueprint for modern woody-citrus masculinity. Its crisp freshness and understated depth make it a contemporary classic for any occasion.
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Our Verdict - Bleu Memoire EDP
Bleu Memoire is Alexandria UK's version of Chanel's Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum, tracking the same citrus-ginger-incense-amber structure that made the original a modern masculine icon. The dupe's citrus top is brighter but thinner than Chanel's more textured version, and the incense-amber base fades to a simpler cedar-sandalwood finish.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bleu de Chanel EDT
Bleu Memoire EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 26% vs 26%
Grapefruit 26% vs 29%
Mint 24% vs 20%
Pink Pepper 22% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Ginger 29% vs 38%
Nutmeg 24% vs 33%
Jasmine 22% vs 28%
Only in Bleu de Chanel
Iso E Super 23%
Shared Notes
Incense 16% vs 24%
Cedar 14% vs 19%
Sandalwood 14% vs 19%
Patchouli 13% vs 14%
Only in Bleu Memoire
Amber 22%

Accords

Bleu de Chanel Bleu Memoire
100%
Citrus
65%
95%
Woody
70%
70%
Aromatic
45%
55%
Amber
50%
30%
Smoky
Citrus shared
100%
65%
Woody shared
95%
70%
Aromatic shared
70%
45%
Amber shared
55%
50%
30%

Performance

Bleu de Chanel Bleu Memoire
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bleu de Chanel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The bright citrus and aromatic facets make this a natural fit for spring and summer, while the woody-resinous base gives it enough depth for fall. In winter it may feel too airy or crisp for those seeking warmth.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With moderate projection and universally appealing freshness, it's perfect for office and casual wear. Polished enough for dates and formal events, but not ideal for sports due to the woody-resinous drydown.

Bleu Memoire

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bleu de Chanel EDT
Bleu Memoire EDP
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