Chance Vive
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Shadow of Your Smile
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This Chance flanker is divisive: fans adore its sparkling, uplifting citrus-musk blend and effortless Chanel elegance, hailing it a versatile signature. Detractors, however, find it fleeting, generic, or plagued by an unfortunate ‘grandma’ or ‘cat pee’ dry down on their skin. Definitely one to try before you buy.
Skip this one. It's a bland, uninspired citrus floral that disappears faster than your hopes for a decent blind buy. Don't fall for the fancy name; it’s a total letdown in a bottle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 26% | 37% |
| Floral | 23% | 24% |
| Fruity | 7% | 4% |
| Green | 5% | 6% |
| Sweet | 13% | 10% |
| Warm | 1% | 1% |
| Woody | 19% | 16% |
| Earthy | 9% | 2% |
| Animalic | 14% | 12% |
| Fresh | 18% | 26% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, inoffensive character and moderate sillage make it highly suitable for office wear and casual outings, confirmed by many reviews calling it an 'easy reach' and 'polite'. While some find it elegant enough for formal settings, its generally light and airy profile means it shines best in less demanding environments and is a frequent choice for summer activities.
Seasons
Occasions
Its weak performance and extremely light citrus-floral profile make it mostly suitable for casual, inoffensive wear, though it's far too fleeting for any significant occasion. The lack of projection makes it acceptable for an office if you want to smell like nothing very quickly, and its freshness lends itself to sport, if only for a short burst.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Aromatic, White Floral accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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