Fragrances inspired by Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
The original
Bleu de Chanel
Chanel
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Bleu de Chanel
- Blue
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds iso e super, drops aldehydes and amber
What they share
Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds pepper, drops aldehydes and amberwood
What they share
Every one of its 15 notes is in the original, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Without aldehydes and bergamot
What they share
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Without aldehydes and bergamot
What they share
Shares 11 of its 14 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds iso e super and musk, drops aldehydes and amber
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Without aldehydes and amberwood
Our verdict
Bleu de Chanel and Maison Alhambra's Blue de Chance share a similar inspiration, but that's where the similarities end.
What they share
Shares 12 of its 14 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds musk and vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose Blue de Chance when
You're on an extremely tight budget.
What they share
Shares 12 of its 15 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds iso e super and musk, drops aldehydes and amber
Our verdict
The key difference between Bleu de Chanel EDP and G Bellini Deep is quality and longevity.
What they share
Shares 12 of its 15 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds clean musk and iso e super, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose Deep when
You're looking for an affordable daily scent.
What they share
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
Our verdict
The Blue by Paris Corner is a remarkably close dupe of Bleu de Chanel, making the choice primarily about budget.
What they share
Shares 12 of its 15 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds iso e super and musk, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose The Blue when
You want a Bleu de Chanel experience on a budget.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds iso e super and vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
What they share
Every one of its 18 notes is in the original, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
Bleu de Chanel and Club de Nuit Blue Iconic share a similar DNA, but differ in refinement.
What they share
Shares 15 of its 16 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds woody notes, drops aldehydes and amberwood
Choose Club de Nuit Blue Iconic when
You're looking for an affordable alternative.
What they share
Shares 12 of its 15 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds clean musk and iso e super, drops aldehydes and amber
What they share
Shares 12 of its 15 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds clean musk and iso e super, drops aldehydes and amber
What they share
Shares 12 of its 13 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
Our verdict
Bleu de Chanel (BdC) and Maître de Blue (MdB) share a similar DNA, but the experience differs.
What they share
Shares 15 of its 16 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds oud, drops amberwood and cedar
Choose Maître de Blue when
Affordability is your top priority.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds iso e super and musk, drops aldehydes and amber
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Grapefruit, Cedar, Nutmeg
The main difference
Adds mandarin and vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
Our verdict
Bleu de Chanel and Amber Oud Bleu Edition share a similar 'blue' DNA, but their nuances set them apart.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds frankincense and vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose Amber Oud Bleu Edition when
You are looking for a budget-friendly alternative to Bleu de Chanel.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Lemon, Cedar, Nutmeg
The main difference
Adds vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds musk and vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
Our verdict
While both fragrances share a similar DNA, Bleu de Chanel leans into a sharper, more refined citrus and incense profile, making it a more mature and sophisticated choice.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cedar
The main difference
Adds ambergris and apple, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose Historic Olmeda when
You want a great everyday fragrance at an affordable price.
Our verdict
Bleu de Chanel (BdC) and Armaf Voyage Bleu share a remarkably similar DNA, but key differences emerge upon closer inspection.
What they share
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose Voyage Bleu when
You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Lemon, Amber, Nutmeg
The main difference
Adds musk and orange blossom, drops aldehydes and amberwood
Our verdict
While both share a similar DNA, Bleu de Chanel distinguishes itself through superior refinement and longevity.
What they share
Shares 10 of its 12 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds lavender and vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose Tag-Him when
Your budget is a primary concern.
Our verdict
Bleu de Chanel (BdC) and Shades Blue both aim for that 'blue' fragrance profile, but diverge significantly in quality and refinement.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 14 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cardamom and pine, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose Shades Blue when
You're on a very tight budget and willing to gamble.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Lemon, Bergamot, Cedar
The main difference
Adds lavender and pepper, drops aldehydes and amber
Our verdict
A loose budget echo of the Bleu de Chanel mood for daily wear, recommended for wearers who want the fresh-woody-vetiver signature without the Chanel price or the longer presence.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose Vetiver Arôme when
["You want the fresh-woody-vetiver mood for daily office and active wear at single-digit prices.","A sharper, simpler grapefruit-vetiver-cedar register reads more wearable for you than the layered original.","Four hours of wear is fine - reapplication after the workday is acceptable.","You prefer the modern minimalist masculine register over the iconic spicy-aromatic complexity."]
Our verdict
The key difference between Bleu de Chanel EDP and Zara Navy Black EDT is performance and complexity.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cedar
The main difference
Adds vetiver, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose Navy Black when
You're shopping on a budget
Our verdict
Bleu de Chanel (BdC) and Afnan 9am Dive share a 'blue' DNA, but differ significantly in price and refinement.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Lemon, Cedar, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds apple and blackcurrant, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose 9am Dive when
You are on a tight budget and want a 'blue' fragrance.
Our verdict
Bleu de Chanel EDP stands out for its sophisticated, woody-amber depth and remarkable longevity, making it a true signature scent for any season or occasion.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Lemon, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds ambergris and iris, drops aldehydes and amber
Choose Tres Nuit when
You’re on a tight budget
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Chanel. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.