Chanel 2018 EDP

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Paris-Biarritz

by Olivier Polge

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Chanel Paris-Biarritz is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Olivier Polge. Paris-Biarritz opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Neroli, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk and Patchouli. Chanel's Paris-Biarritz carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This Chanel is a lovely, albeit fleeting, citrus and green cologne. It's a crowd-pleaser for its fresh, bright scent but be warned, it demands reapplications. Love it for its natural aroma, but many find it overpriced for its terrible longevity.
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Paris-Biarritz 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, light citrus and green accords and poor longevity make it perfect for casual wear, office settings, and sport where a subtle scent is preferred. For dates or formal events, its lack of projection might disappoint.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

An immediate burst of zesty citrus, all bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin, hits you with invigorating brightness. This quickly settles into a crisp green heart with delicate lily of the valley and neroli, clean and airy. The dry down is a soft, barely-there whisper of musk, with the barest hint of patchouli for grounding.

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