Is Aromara Bleu Royale a dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel?
Bleu de Chanel Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bleu Royale 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 Royale
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A masterclass in woody refinement, Bleu de Chanel Parfum delivers understated power and confidence. Its creamy sandalwood base and aromatic freshness make it the most mature, smooth, and quietly compelling of the Bleu line.
Bleu Royale takes aim at Bleu de Chanel, one of the most-duped fragrances in the market, and hits the familiar citrus-to-woody-incense arc reasonably well. The cedar-vetiver base is a bit less refined than Chanel's polished blend, but the overall silhouette - fresh, confident, unmistakably 'Bleu' - is recognisable.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Bergamot
26%
vs
27%
Cedar
21%
vs
22%
Sandalwood
21%
vs
20%
Lavender
29%
Lemon Zest
28%
Pineapple
25%
Mint
24%
Geranium
24%
Green Notes
23%
Artemisia
21%
Amberwood
20%
Iso E Super
19%
Tonka Bean
19%
Ginger
30%
Lemon
28%
Nutmeg
26%
Jasmine
22%
Melon
22%
Grapefruit
22%
Pink Pepper
22%
Vetiver
20%
Incense
20%
Labdanum
16%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The woody base and moderate warmth make it ideal for spring and fall, while its freshness and citrus top notes keep it wearable in cooler summer evenings and mild winter days. It avoids cloying sweetness and heavy resins, ensuring versatility across most climates.
Occasions
Refined, smooth projection and understated boldness suit office, casual, and formal settings. The composition is too elegant and woody for sporty use, but excels in any scenario where class and subtle masculinity are called for.
Seasons
A versatile citrus-woody blend that transitions well across most of the year, especially spring and autumn.
Occasions
Clean and confident, well suited to office wear and dates, versatile enough for most settings.
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.
Shares 3 of its 13 notes, including Sandalwood, Cedar, Bergamot
Adds ginger and grapefruit, drops amberwood and artemisia
Where to buy
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