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This one's a proper beast, a true compliment-getter with serious projection. It's divisive, though - some get a sophisticated blue scent, others are hit with something completely different, even a cigarette smell. Test before you commit, but if it works, it works hard.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Chanel's Bleu de Chanel (2010) - the Jacques Polge citrus-woody-aromatic masculine that became Chanel's biggest men's hit, here translated into a grapefruit-lemon-mint opening over a ginger heart and an incense-vetiver-cedar close. Honest dupe-fidelity for office and date wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 20% |
| Floral | 8% | 7% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 6% | 6% |
| Sweet | 14% | 9% |
| Warm | 31% | 25% |
| Woody | 16% | 21% |
| Earthy | 13% | 8% |
| Animalic | 8% | 6% |
| Fresh | 22% | 23% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for a confined office setting, where it might be overwhelming. However, these same qualities, combined with its complex and masculine profile, make it excellent for dates or casual outings where you want to make an impression and last all day.
Seasons
Grapefruit-mint opening lifts spring and summer; ginger-incense-vetiver close adds autumn and winter carry. A true four-season composition.
Occasions
A polished fresh-woody masculine works across office, date, casual, and formal. The grapefruit-mint lift keeps it from feeling heavy in daytime contexts.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Lemon, Mint notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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