Chanel 2022 EDT

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N°1 de Chanel L' Rouge

by Olivier Polge

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Chanel N°1 de Chanel L' Rouge is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022, created by Olivier Polge. N°1 de Chanel L' Rouge opens with Red Fruits and Citrus, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk and Iris. Chanel's N°1 de Chanel L' Rouge carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This 'fragrance' is less a perfume, more a Chanel-scented body mist. It's a gorgeous, clean, and elegant aroma that many adore, but its vanishing act and hefty price tag have sparked a heated debate amongst enthusiasts.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Subtle
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N°1 de Chanel L' Rouge Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Fruits58%
Citrus42%
Heartas listed
Rose48%
Jasmine27%
Orange Blossom24%
Baseas listed
Musk59%
Iris41%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its extremely light nature and poor longevity mean it's ideal for casual wear or situations where a strong scent is inappropriate, like the office. It's too subtle for formal events, and while pleasant for a date, it lacks the projection typically desired. It's suitable for sport given its 'mist' quality, refreshing without being overwhelming.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge opens with a vibrant burst of red berries and citrus, immediately giving way to a delicate heart of rose, jasmine, and orange blossom. As it settles, a clean, powdery musk with hints of iris emerges, creating a soft, 'cosmetic' scent that feels almost like expensive, freshly applied makeup. It's a subtle, close-wearing aroma designed for intimacy.

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