563 community ratings

Boy

Name: Boy
Brand: Chanel

Perfumer: Olivier Polge

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
563 ratings

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Chanel Boy is a unisex fougère that pairs a fresh citrus brightness with a soft, powdery floral side.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 484 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

French geranium

Heliotropin

Sandalwood Rose Lemon Musk

Grapefruit zest

Vanilla Moss Coumarin Lavender Orange blossom

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Boy smell like?

Most voters pick spring and summer for Boy, with fall also a comfortable fit. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings chosen most often. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It leans slightly masculine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine.

Lemon and grapefruit zest give it a bright lift, while French geranium and lavender pull that freshness towards green and spicy. Rose and orange blossom carry the floral side, and heliotropin and coumarin add a powdery sweetness. Vanilla, musk, sandalwood and moss lend a creamy, woody depth. Parfums de Marly Darley and Der Duft Cinematic have a close profile.