Chanel 2019 EDP

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Gabrielle Essence

by Olivier Polge

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Chanel Gabrielle Essence is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Olivier Polge. Gabrielle Essence opens with Red Fruits, Citrus, Petitgrain, and Peach, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Chanel's Gabrielle Essence carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A luminous, creamy bouquet of white florals with a sunlit, modern twist. Gabrielle Essence is a beautifully radiant and sophisticated feminine signature, perfect for those who want to feel effortlessly elegant and quietly confident.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
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Gabrielle Essence 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

The lush white florals and soft fruity undertones make this ideal for spring and fall when the air is gentle and mild. It can work on cool summer days but is too radiant and creamy for winter's chill or intense summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its radiant but not overpowering presence, Gabrielle Essence fits office, casual, and romantic settings, adding sophistication without being loud. Its creamy floral heart is especially suited to elegant daytime wear, but feels too dressed up for sport and only moderately formal.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Gabrielle Essence Eau de Parfum envelops you in a radiant cloud of creamy tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, gently sweetened by juicy citrus and soft peach. The heart pulses with lush white flowers, while a smooth base of sandalwood and musk adds warmth and subtle sensuality. The result is a glowing, modern floral that feels both airy and opulent, projecting a quiet confidence and sunlit grace. Its presence lingers with a sophisticated sillage, making it ideal for those who appreciate understated luxury.

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