Chanel 2007 EDC

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Les Exclusifs de Chanel

by Jacques Polge

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Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel is a Cologne launched in 2007, created by Jacques Polge. Les Exclusifs de Chanel opens with Citrus, Green Notes, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Petitgrain, and Neroli, and dries down to a base of Musk and Tonka Bean. Chanel's Les Exclusifs de Chanel carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a brilliant, top-tier Eau de Cologne, but it's a divisive one. You get stunning, photorealistic citrus and neroli in the opening, but its fleeting nature and eye-watering price tag mean it's not for everyone. Pure luxury for those who appreciate the short-lived joy of a classic EDC.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
  • Elegant
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes21%
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes22%
Baseas listed

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean, and understated character makes it perfect for office or casual wear, especially in warmer weather. However, its poor longevity and lack of projection make it less suitable for formal events or dates where a more impactful scent is desired.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Chanel's Eau de Cologne bursts open with an invigorating rush of tart lemon and juicy bergamot, underscored by fresh green notes. As the citrus mellows, a refined heart of spicy petitgrain and bright neroli emerges. The dry down settles into a clean, subtly musky base, with a whisper of tonka bean adding a touch of warmth.

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