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Gabrielle Chanel Essence

Perfumer: Olivier Polge

2019WomenClassic
7.8/ 10
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Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Essence opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a floral, sweet and powdery heart; it is made for women.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 349 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% 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

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Woody
  7. Powdery
  8. Creamy

What does Gabrielle Chanel Essence smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, with fewer votes for evening. Half of the voters call it feminine.

The top is red fruits and citrus fruits, fresh and fruity. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang, Tunisian orange blossom and jasmine form a full floral core. The base of vanilla, white musk and sandalwood sweetens it and softens it into something creamy and woody.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Red fruits
    • Citrus fruits
  2. First hours

    • Tuberose
    • Ylang-ylang
    • Tunisian orange blossom
  3. Towards evening

    • Vanilla
    • White musk
    • Sandalwood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 31%
    Spring
  • 27%
    Autumn
  • 24%
    Summer
  • 17%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    24%
  • Office
    23%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Nighttime
    15%
  • Evening
    15%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026