What does it smell like?
Main smell: woody and warm spicy. It opens with Brazilian rosewood and coriander, moves to cinnamon and Damask rose and dries down to sandalwood and tobacco.
- Came out
- 1990
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Egoiste 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 Egoiste EDT in detail
Egoiste EDT comes from Chanel. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Dior Poison has more depth.
Other Chanel perfumes
This house has 44 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Bleu de Chanel Parfum, Allure Sport and Bleu De Chanel.
Is Egoiste long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara. Base notes like sandalwood and tobacco are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Egoiste sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €221, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Dior Poison but less than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Egoiste dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Tom Ford Oud Wood (9 shared notes), Dior Poison (7 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (6 shared notes) and Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain starts from €143.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can women wear Egoiste?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Egoiste come out?
It came out in 1990.
What kind of scent is it?
A scent built on woody and warm spicy.