The
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum has accompanied me for many years, especially in the office / everyday life. Another solid everyday companion, in addition to
Sauvage Eau de Toilette, which shines with its simplicity and suitability for the masses, but is more elegant and classic compared to
Sauvage Eau de Toilette, as it doesn't emit such extreme ambrox; in this respect, it is the more classic and elegant companion for everyday use!
But now to the fragrance and why I think it is the better choice for everyday wear (compared to many mainstream everyday fragrances):
- The fragrance is timelessly classic, but with a modern twist. The fragrance is absolutely not off-putting, but is still "special" enough to be really positively perceived in everyday life
- In the opening, you get a beautiful citrus together with the orange, which is absolutely far from "cheap citrus", but only conveys a touch of freshness at the beginning.
- The opening is quickly carried by elegant sandalwood and then develops into a woody, aromatic drydown thanks to ambery accords and tonka bean.
- I think the EDP version is the best, especially for this reason: The
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette is a tick fresher in the opening, but the fragrance evaporates far more quickly. In addition, the EDT does not have any greater depth. The
Bleu de Chanel Parfum is also beautiful and even spicier and deeper, but a little more difficult to wear in everyday life. In this respect,
Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum is the perfect middle ground in terms of depth, performance and balance for everyday wear
- the H/S is quite alright, but rather slightly above average. In general, the Bleu de Chanel concentrations are not "performance beasts", but pleasant everyday companions
- In terms of price, I have to say that the fragrance is now almost too expensive; Premiu brand or not, the accessibility must be maintained with such fragrances, as such fragrances are bought more for everyday use and there are now simply too many good alternatives in this segment.
To sum up, the fragrance is a really great and classic, timeless everyday companion that you can't go wrong with. The basic DNA is quite elegant and generally compatible with other ambrox-based everyday fragrances. In this respect, go for it!