Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum combines aromatic woods with amber and musk. Cedar and New Caledonian sandalwood are central to Chanel’s description. Look for the Eau de Parfum when comparing bottles: the Eau de Toilette, Parfum and L’Exclusif are separate interpretations.
What People Say
One wearer enjoys the change from bright citrus to creamy woods.
Some owners find it easy to wear for work and everyday outings.
One owner enjoys the opening but dislikes the powdery, ambery woods that follow.
Some wearers wish it lasted longer on their skin.
Great for
Try the Eau de Parfum if aromatic woods, cedar and sandalwood appeal to you.
Not for
Sample first if powdery amber or a restrained scent trail puts you off.
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How It Compares
vs. Afnan Turathi Blue
Turathi Blue Pour Homme pairs bergamot and mandarin with amber, woods, musk and patchouli. Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum centres on aromatic woods, cedar, New Caledonian sandalwood, amber and musk. Their shared woody direction makes them worth comparing, without treating Turathi Blue as a copy of Chanel.
Read the full comparison →vs. Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic
Blue Iconic EDP lists grapefruit, lemon, mint and spices, with incense and mixed woods underneath. Bleu de Chanel EDP emphasises aromatic woods, cedar, sandalwood, amber and musk. These are two options for a fresh woody fragrance, with a more detailed citrus-and-spice note list from Armaf.
Read the full comparison →vs. Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette
Sauvage Eau de Toilette highlights Calabrian bergamot, ambroxan and elemi. Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum highlights aromatic woods, cedar, sandalwood, amber and musk. Compare their different priorities: citrus with an ambery ambroxan character, or aromatic woods with sandalwood.
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