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EDT Concentration Oil
M Gender M
2010 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

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 - Chanel Bleu de Chanel Oil
A citrus-and-cedar sketch of Bleu de Chanel that captures the grapefruit-mint opening but can't reproduce the original's smoky incense-and-vetiver drydown, leaving a simpler woody-musky finish in its place.
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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 EDT
Chanel Bleu de Chanel Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 26% vs 24%
Grapefruit 26% vs 40%
Mint 24% vs 20%
Pink Pepper 22% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Ginger 29% vs 50%
Nutmeg 24% vs 50%
Only in Bleu de Chanel
Jasmine 23% Iso E Super 23%
Shared Notes
Cedar 14% vs 41%
Sandalwood 14% vs 23%
Musk 12% vs 35%

Accords

Bleu de Chanel Chanel Bleu de Chanel
100%
Citrus
100%
95%
Woody
80%
80%
Fresh Spicy
40%
70%
Aromatic
60%
55%
Amber
Musky
50%
30%
Smoky
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
95%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
40%
Aromatic shared
70%
60%
55%
50%
30%

Performance

Bleu de Chanel Chanel Bleu de Chanel
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Chanel Bleu de Chanel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The citrus-forward profile is most at home in warm weather, though the woody-musky base keeps it wearable into early autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Clean and versatile enough for the office and casual wear alike, with enough polish for a low-key date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bleu de Chanel EDT
Chanel Bleu de Chanel Oil
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