Is Riiffs Perfumes Seasons Drift a dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif?
Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | F |
| 2025 | Year | 2025 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Seasons Drift EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif
- Seasons Drift
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly polarising beast, Chanel's L'Exclusif is either a masterpiece or a marketing scam, depending on who you ask. It’s certainly a richer, darker, more opulent take on the Bleu de Chanel DNA, but beware the hefty price tag and intense amber-woody core, which some find overwhelming.
This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a stellar dupe for a high-end classic, offering unbelievable bang for buck with beastly performance. Others swear it's a synthetic mess, or a weak skin scent. You lot need to try it for yourselves, because consensus is a pipe dream here.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With its dense, long-lasting projection, L'Exclusif is better suited for occasions where it can make a statement rather than blend in. It's too heavy for sport and casual wear, but its rich character makes it ideal for dates and formal events, though some find it office-safe if applied lightly.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh citrus opening makes it office-friendly, but the strong woody and amber dry-down, coupled with reports of impressive longevity and projection from many, means it's best for casual or date wear. For some, it's too 'loud' for formal events, and for others, it's a perfect 'everyday' scent.
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 3 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Sandalwood, Labdanum
Adds cedar and clary sage, drops woody notes
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