Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum combines aromatic woods with amber and musk. Cedar and New Caledonian sandalwood are central to Chanel’s description, and the result is rounder and warmer than the citrus-heavy EDT. The Eau de Toilette, Parfum and L’Exclusif are separate interpretations.
What Wearers 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.
Fragrance Notes
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How It Compares
vs. Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette
Two blue men's fragrances that go in different directions: Sauvage EDT is bergamot over a big ambroxan base, Bleu de Chanel EDP is cedar and sandalwood rounded with amber and musk.
Read the full comparison →vs. Afnan Turathi Blue
Afnan's Turathi Blue is bergamot and mandarin over amber, woods and patchouli; Bleu de Chanel EDP is cedar and sandalwood with amber and musk. Citrus first versus wood first.
Read the full comparison →vs. Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic
Armaf's Blue Iconic is grapefruit, mint, ginger and incense over cedar and sandalwood. Bleu de Chanel EDP is cedar and sandalwood with amber and musk.
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