Chance Eau de Toilette vs Pure Shine Eau de Parfum

Chance EDT

Chanel by Jacques Polge Statement
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Chance Eau de Toilette bottle Chance EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2002 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Pure Shine Eau de Parfum bottle Pure Shine EDP
$168.67+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at Amazon US
Best value $59.22/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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$30.79+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at FragranceNet
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Chance EDT
Skip the flankers, the original Chance EDT is still a masterpiece. It's a fresh, elegant, and surprisingly versatile scent that's been unfairly overshadowed. A modern classic with widespread appeal, offering an uplift of confidence and class.
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Our Verdict - Pure Shine EDP
A bright, clean, and utterly inoffensive crowd-pleaser that delivers exactly what it promises: a pure, gentle sparkle. It's a safe bet for those who want a quietly uplifting scent.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Chance EDT A Pure Shine EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Chance EDT
Pure Shine EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver Vetiver 34% vs 18%
Jasmine Jasmine 33% vs 37%
Vanilla Vanilla 30% vs 18%
Patchouli Patchouli 24% vs 18%
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper 21% vs 18%
Pineapple Pineapple 20% vs 22%
Hyacinth Hyacinth 16% vs 27%
Iris Iris 16% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper 21% vs 18%
Pineapple Pineapple 20% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Jasmine Jasmine 33% vs 37%
Only in Chance
Lemon Lemon 43% Rose Rose 23%
Only in Pure Shine
Iris Iris 35% Hyacinth Hyacinth 28%
Shared Notes
Vetiver Vetiver 34% vs 18%
Vanilla Vanilla 30% vs 18%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Chance Pure Shine
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Chance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh and clean profile with moderate sillage makes it highly suitable for daily wear, including the office, without being overwhelming. Reviews frequently mention its adaptability for 'any occasion' and 'all seasons', making it a versatile choice. While elegant, its brightness might be less suited for very formal evening events, and definitely not vigorous sport.

Pure Shine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean notes make it suitable for office wear, while its uplifting and gentle character is perfect for casual outings or even light sport. It's too subtle for a grand formal event but pleasant enough for a relaxed 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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Iris, Jasmine, Pineapple

Key Differences

Adds amber and citrus, drops lemon and musk

Where to buy

Chance EDT
Pure Shine EDP

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