Chanel 2018 EDP

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Paris-Venise

by Olivier Polge

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Chanel Paris-Venise is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Olivier Polge. Paris-Venise opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, Iris, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Iris, Violet, and Vanilla. Chanel's Paris-Venise carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This Chanel is elegance personified, a 'quiet luxury' scent that whispers rather than shouts. Critics moan about its fleeting nature, but devotees are happy to re-spray this delicate, effortless blend of fresh citrus and powdery florals time and again.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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Paris-Venise 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, inoffensive, and soft projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While it has an undeniable elegance suitable for formal events, its intimate nature prevents it from making a grand statement, and its delicate composition isn't well-suited for sport.

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Opening with a bright, zesty burst of lemon, bergamot, and orange, tempered by a hint of pink pepper, Paris-Venise quickly softens into a serene heart. Here, iris and violet take centre stage, creating a luxurious, powdery floral embrace. A creamy, subtly sweet base of vanilla, tonka bean, and musk provides a comforting and intimate finish, like soft light on skin.

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