How it smells
The first thing you smell is lemon and cedar. The heart brings water hyacinth and pink pepper. On the skin it settles into white musk and patchouli. Overall it smells woody and citrus.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Chance Eau Fraiche 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
Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche EDT in detail
Chance Eau Fraiche EDT comes from Chanel. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Chance Eau Fraiche longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò. Base notes like white musk and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €138. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1.
Chance Eau Fraiche for work or evenings
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.
Chanel perfumes worth knowing
The house has 44 perfumes here, led by Egoiste, Bleu de Chanel Parfum and Allure Sport.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 spreads further.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2002.
Perfumes that smell like Chance Eau Fraiche
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (7 shared notes), Armaf Club De Nuit Precieux 1 (7 shared notes) and Chanel Bleu De Chanel (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò starts from €55.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Who would like Chance Eau Fraiche?
People who enjoy woody and citrus smells.
When did Chance Eau Fraiche come out?
It came out in 2007.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.