Chanel 2019 EDP

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1957

by Olivier Polge

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Chanel 1957 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Olivier Polge. 1957 opens with Musk, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Iris, Vanilla, and Honey. Chanel's 1957 carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is Chanel's 'your skin but better' scent, a masterclass in understated elegance. Some call it a clean, musky masterpiece, others find it a bit too subtle or even 'basic' for its price tag. It's divisive but ultimately a sophisticated crowd-pleaser.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Classic
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1957 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Its soft, clean, and musky profile makes it perfect for office and casual wear, projecting an elegant yet inoffensive aura. While suitable for dates and formal events, its subtle nature gives way to bolder fragrances for impact.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a plush white cashmere blanket scented with aldehydes and a soft, clean musk, then dusted with the finest iris powder. Pink pepper and bergamot add a fleeting, crisp sparkle, leading to a heart of delicate jasmine and orange blossom. The dry down is a comforting hug of warm honey, cashmeran, and subtle cedar, creating an ethereal and luxurious skin-like aroma.

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