Is Pearl Fragrances Bleu De a dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel?
Bleu de Chanel EDT
| EDT | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bleu De Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bleu de Chanel
- Bleu De
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Ginger
29%
vs
44%
Lemon
26%
vs
23%
Grapefruit
26%
vs
38%
Nutmeg
24%
vs
32%
Mint
24%
vs
17%
Jasmine
22%
vs
24%
Pink Pepper
22%
vs
20%
Incense
16%
vs
33%
Cedar
14%
vs
25%
Sandalwood
14%
vs
22%
Amber
19%
Ginger
29%
vs
44%
Nutmeg
24%
vs
32%
Jasmine
22%
vs
24%
Iso E Super
23%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
A clean citrus-woody scent that works across most of the year, with its brightest moments in mild spring and fall weather.
Occasions
Polished and understated enough for the office and formal settings, while remaining easy for casual wear or a date.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
Adds amber, drops iso e super and labdanum
Where to buy
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