Les Exclusifs de Chanel 31 Rue Cambon
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 1998 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Balmain de Balmain
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a quintessential Chanel with a modern chypre twist that defies expectations. A true masterpiece for those who appreciate understated elegance, though some find its lack of loud sillage a drawback. It's refined, not loud, and consistently praised for its sophisticated appeal.
Balmain de Balmain is a divisive classic, a green chypre that's either a sharp, sophisticated masterpiece or a challenging, unisex green blast. It's not for everyone, but if you appreciate a bone-dry, aromatic experience, you're in for a treat.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 6% |
| Floral | 27% | 26% |
| Fruity | 2% | 3% |
| Green | 10% | 23% |
| Sweet | 15% | 10% |
| Warm | 13% | 6% |
| Woody | 12% | 19% |
| Earthy | 26% | 25% |
| Animalic | 4% | 1% |
| Fresh | 10% | 11% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its refined and subtle nature with moderate sillage makes it ideal for formal events and the office, where elegance is key. While too formal for sport, its versatility shines in date and casual settings where you want to exude quiet confidence.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, albeit sharp, green chypre profile makes it excellent for formal and office settings where a commanding presence is desired. The pronounced green and aromatic accords, coupled with strong longevity reported by many, might be too much for casual or intimate date wear, making it less versatile for such occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Rose, Iris notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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