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Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette bottle Bleu de Chanel EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2010 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Blue de Chance Eau de Parfum bottle Blue de Chance EDP
Our Verdict

Despite the incredibly high similarity score, Bleu de Chanel and Blue de Chance are worlds apart in quality and performance. Bleu de Chanel boasts a refined, natural blend of citrus, woods, and spice, resulting in a versatile and sophisticated scent. Blue de Chance, in contrast, suffers from an overtly synthetic character and poor longevity. While both fragrances share similar notes, Bleu de Chanel's superior ingredients and masterful blending create a far more enjoyable and lasting experience, easily justifying its higher price tag. This is a rare case where the original is well worth the investment.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Bleu de Chanel if...
  • You want a refined and versatile signature scent.
  • Quality ingredients and masterful blending are a priority.
  • Longevity and projection are important to you.
  • You appreciate the prestige of a designer fragrance.
Choose Blue de Chance if...
  • You are on a very strict budget.
  • You only need a fleeting hint of a 'blue' fragrance.
  • You don't mind synthetic smelling fragrances.
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 - Blue de Chance EDP
Skip this one. Despite the promise of a well-known original, Blue de Chance is a deeply disappointing blue fragrance. It's aggressively synthetic, smells cheap, and performs terribly. There are far better, and frankly cheaper, alternatives out there. A resounding no from us.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 26% vs 31%
Grapefruit 26% vs 31%
Mint 24% vs 21%
Pink Pepper 22% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Ginger 29% vs 38%
Nutmeg 24% vs 29%
Jasmine 22% vs 32%
Only in Bleu de Chanel
Iso E Super 23%
Shared Notes
Incense 16% vs 15%
Cedar 14% vs 12%
Vetiver 14% vs 12%
Sandalwood 14% vs 15%
Patchouli 13% vs 12%
Labdanum 12% vs 12%
Musk 12% vs 18%

Accords

Bleu de Chanel Blue de Chance
100%
Citrus
100%
95%
Woody
77%
80%
Fresh Spicy
72%
70%
Aromatic
69%
Musky
61%
55%
Amber
56%
Powdery
55%
Green
49%
Balsamic
47%
30%
Smoky
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
95%
77%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
72%
Aromatic shared
70%
69%
61%
Amber shared
55%
56%
55%
49%
47%
30%

Performance

Bleu de Chanel Blue de Chance
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.

Blue de Chance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

No strong occasion fit

Given the poor longevity and generally synthetic, unpleasant smell reported by many, this isn't suitable for most occasions. While 'blue' fragrances typically offer versatility, this particular scent's execution limits its wearability to very casual, non-committal settings where it might quickly fade or be unnoticed.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bleu de Chanel EDT
Blue de Chance EDP
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