89%

Bleu De Extrait

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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 - Bleu De Extrait
Bleu De follows Chanel's Bleu de Chanel, keeping the citrus-and-woody-incense shape recognisable while simplifying the ginger-nutmeg spice and thinning out the sandalwood-cedar base that gives the original its polish.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bleu de Chanel EDT
Bleu De Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 26% vs 23%
Grapefruit 26% vs 38%
Mint 24% vs 17%
Pink Pepper 22% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Ginger 29% vs 44%
Nutmeg 24% vs 32%
Jasmine 22% vs 24%
Only in Bleu de Chanel
Iso E Super 23%
Shared Notes
Incense 16% vs 33%
Cedar 14% vs 25%
Sandalwood 14% vs 22%

Accords

Bleu de Chanel Bleu De
100%
Citrus
75%
95%
Woody
55%
80%
Fresh Spicy
30%
70%
Aromatic
45%
55%
Amber
35%
30%
Smoky
Citrus shared
100%
75%
Woody shared
95%
55%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
30%
Aromatic shared
70%
45%
Amber shared
55%
35%
30%

Performance

Bleu de Chanel Bleu De
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Bleu De

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

A clean citrus-woody scent that works across most of the year, with its brightest moments in mild spring and fall weather.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal

Polished and understated enough for the office and formal settings, while remaining easy for casual wear or a date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bleu de Chanel EDT
Bleu De Extrait
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