Chanel 1990 EDT

M Acquired

Égoïste

by Jacques Polge , François Demachy

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Chanel Égoïste is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1990, created by Jacques Polge and François Demachy. Égoïste opens with Mandarin, Rosewood, Mahogany, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Rose, Carnation, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Chanel's Égoïste carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Timeless and unapologetically masculine, Égoïste Eau de Toilette is a daring, spicy-woody classic that commands respect. Its intense warmth and rich, complex structure make it a formidable statement for those who appreciate true character.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Égoïste Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Égoïste's spicy warmth, dense woods, and resinous sweetness are ideally suited for fall and winter, where their richness can truly shine. The floral and citrus top notes keep it wearable in spring, but the intensity can be too much for hot summer days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Best reserved for formal events or intimate evenings due to its bold projection and sophisticated, complex character. Its richness may be overpowering for the office and is ill-suited for sporty or very casual settings.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

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

Égoïste opens with a spicy flourish of coriander and rosewood, quickly enveloped by the unmistakable richness of cinnamon and carnation. A lush, slightly sweet heart of rose and woods unfolds over a deep, resinous base of sandalwood, vanilla, amber, tobacco, and leather. The result is smoky, floral, and opulent, with a brooding elegance that lingers. Bold, sophisticated, and unmistakably classic, Égoïste is a fragrance for those who savor mystery and depth.

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