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Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum bottle Bleu de Chanel EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
M Gender M
2014 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bleu de Chanel EDP
Effortless, magnetic, and endlessly versatile, Bleu de Chanel EDP is the modern masculine standard. Its crisp citrus opening, aromatic heart, and warm, woody-amber finish strike an impeccable balance between freshness and depth.
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Our Verdict - Bleu Memoire Extrait
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.
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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 EDP
Bleu Memoire Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 16% vs 14%
Grapefruit 16% vs 17%
Mint 14% vs 14%
Bergamot 14% vs 17%
Pink Pepper 13% vs 11%
Aldehydes 13% vs 13%
Coriander 11% vs 11%
Shared Notes
Ginger 28% vs 21%
Jasmine 24% vs 24%
Nutmeg 24% vs 18%
Melon 23% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Amber 16% vs 18%
Incense 16% vs 13%
Cedar 14% vs 13%
Sandalwood 14% vs 18%
Amberwood 13% vs 10%
Patchouli 13% vs 13%
Labdanum 12% vs 10%

Accords

Bleu de Chanel Bleu Memoire
85%
Woody
100%
90%
Citrus
99%
60%
Amber
97%
70%
Fresh Spicy
86%
50%
Aromatic
80%
Fresh
64%
Green
52%
Balsamic
51%
35%
Smoky
Woody shared
85%
100%
Citrus shared
90%
99%
Amber shared
60%
97%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
86%
Aromatic shared
50%
80%
64%
52%
51%
35%

Performance

Bleu de Chanel Bleu Memoire
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bleu de Chanel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Balanced freshness and warm amber-woody depth make it versatile for spring and fall, with enough richness for brisk days yet not too heavy for milder weather. It can be worn year-round but is less suited to high summer humidity or deep winter cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined, versatile freshness is ideal for office and formal wear, while the warm, woody drydown is equally compelling for dates and casual outings. Projection and sophistication make it less suitable for sporty scenarios.

Bleu Memoire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

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

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bleu de Chanel EDP
Bleu Memoire Extrait
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