The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Grapefruit and lemon at the top, ginger and nutmeg in the middle and incense and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Bleu De Chanel notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDC
Bleu De Chanel EDC carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber spreads further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
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The house has 44 perfumes here, led by Egoiste, Allure Sport and Bleu De Chanel.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €75. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Parfums De Marly Sedley.
Bleu De Chanel: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Is Bleu De Chanel long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Afnan Perfumes Afnan 9 Am Dive. Base notes like incense and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2018.
Bleu De Chanel dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic (12 shared notes), Afnan Perfumes Afnan 9 Am Dive (9 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (10 shared notes) and Parfums De Marly Sedley (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Afnan Perfumes Afnan 9 Am Dive starts from €47.
More questions
When did Bleu De Chanel come out?
It came out in 2010.
Who would like Bleu De Chanel?
People who enjoy citrus and woody smells.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Bleu De Chanel EDC and Bleu de Chanel Parfum?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.