Fragrances inspired by Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette
The original
Bleu de Chanel
Chanel
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Bleu de Chanel
- 119 Blue
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 14 of its 15 notes, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Adds clean musk, drops musk
What they share
Shares 14 of its 15 notes, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Adds clean musk, drops musk
Our verdict
Despite the incredibly high similarity score, Bleu de Chanel and Blue de Chance are worlds apart in quality and performance.
What they share
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Without iso e super
Choose Blue de Chance when
You are on a very strict budget.
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Without iso e super and musk
What they share
Shares 12 of its 13 notes, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Adds clean musk, drops incense and iso e super
Our verdict
While both fragrances share a similar DNA, Club de Nuit Iconic distinguishes itself with an amped-up citrus opening and a more pronounced incense note, providing a bolder, longer-lasting experience.
What they share
Shares 12 of its 16 notes, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Adds amber and coriander, drops iso e super and musk
Choose Club de Nuit Blue Iconic when
You want a louder, more attention-grabbing scent.
What they share
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Adds amber, drops iso e super and labdanum
What they share
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Adds amber, drops iso e super and labdanum
Our verdict
While both offer a familiar fresh, woody, spicy profile, Bleu de Chanel is smoother and more refined.
What they share
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Adds bergamot, drops incense and iso e super
Choose Voyage Bleu when
You're on a tight budget but want a 'blue' scent.
Our verdict
Bleu de Chanel (BdC) and Shades Blue share a 'blue' DNA, but diverge in quality and refinement.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 14 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops incense and iso e super
Choose Shades Blue when
You're on a tight budget and want a 'blue' scent.
Our verdict
While both share a similar DNA, Bleu de Chanel offers a refined, high-quality experience that justifies its premium price.
What they share
Shares 10 of its 12 notes, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Adds bergamot and lavender, drops incense and iso e super
Choose Tag-Him when
You are on a tight budget.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 15 notes, including Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Ginger
The main difference
Adds iso e super and labdanum
What they share
Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Pink Pepper, Lemon, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds lavender and mandarin, drops grapefruit and iso e super
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
The main difference
Without incense and iso e super
What they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Lemon, Sandalwood, Cedar
The main difference
Without grapefruit and incense
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Cedar, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops ginger and grapefruit
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.
The full method, and what to look for in a dupe. Prices are UK retail and change often. Check before buying.
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.