Is The Essence Vault Blue a dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel?
Bleu de Chanel EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Blue EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bleu de Chanel
- Blue
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Chanel's Bleu de Chanel (2010) - Jacques Polge's woody-aromatic that became the defining versatile-masculine of the 2010s, here translated into a budget reading with the grapefruit-ginger-incense-vetiver spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for office and date wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Ginger
29%
vs
41%
Lemon
26%
vs
25%
Grapefruit
26%
vs
33%
Nutmeg
24%
vs
32%
Mint
24%
vs
21%
Jasmine
22%
vs
26%
Pink Pepper
22%
vs
19%
Incense
16%
vs
25%
Cedar
14%
vs
18%
Vetiver
14%
vs
23%
Sandalwood
14%
vs
16%
Labdanum
12%
vs
15%
Ginger
29%
vs
41%
Nutmeg
24%
vs
32%
Jasmine
22%
vs
26%
Iso E Super
23%
Incense
16%
vs
25%
Cedar
14%
vs
18%
Vetiver
14%
vs
23%
Sandalwood
14%
vs
16%
Labdanum
12%
vs
15%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile woody-aromatic carries all four seasons - the citrus opening lifts in warm months, the incense-vetiver base holds in cold.
Occasions
The defining versatile masculine - office and formal the natural homes, date and casual fully comfortable. Sport less ideal due to projection.
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.
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
Without iso e super and musk
Where to buy
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