The Perfume Library

Comète

8.1

Chanel · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chanel Comète is a powdery, creamy floral built around heliotrope, cherry blossom and French iris pallida, offered as a unisex scent. It rests on a floral body softened by musky notes. Heliotrope and cherry blossom bring the sweetness, the iris adds a powdery texture, and the spicy accord stays quietly behind that warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of voters read it as feminine, with a classic streak. Miller Harris Violet Ida and Jimmy Choo Iris Crush have a close profile.

Beige (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Beige Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent whose sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy feel. The notes are freesia, honey, hawthorn and frangipani. Freesia and hawthorn give it a light, open floral character, while honey and frangipani sweeten it and push it towards a creamy softness. The powdery side runs through the whole scent as a calm, even layer. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Forever and Chabaud Nectar de Fleurs have a close profile.

Paris - Venise

8.0

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Paris - Venise is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery and creamy warmth, offered as a unisex scent. Neroli gives the fragrance its floral, citrus side, while tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a creamy softness. The fresh accord stays present, and the powdery texture keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions that get the most votes. It reads mostly feminine to those who rated it. Celine Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo have a close profile.

Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Chanel · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Allure Sensuelle Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy floral for women that suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with a bright citrus lift of mandarin orange, orange and bergamot, with pink pepper adding a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose and iris build a floral, powdery base while candied fruits bring sweetness. The base of vanilla, amber, patchouli and frankincense turns it warm, woody and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Half of voters call it feminine, with the rest finding it classic or modern. Dior Midnight Poison and Chanel Coco Noir have a close profile.

Cristalle Eau Verte (Eau de Toilette Concentrée)

8.1

Chanel · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte is a fresh, citrusy and green floral for women, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It reads mostly feminine, with modern and classic sides in balance. Citrus fruits and green tones set the first impression, while jasmine absolute and magnolia soften it with a gentle floral texture. Orris absolute adds a faintly powdery depth, and a fruity freshness runs throughout. Kenzo Eau de Fleur de Magnolia and Acca Kappa Hibiscus have a close profile.

Bois des Îles (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Bois des Îles Eau de Toilette is a floral, woody women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange and bergamot and softens into ylang-ylang, sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and fruity, with mandarin orange and bergamot. Toward the heart, ylang-ylang and New Caledonian sandalwood come forward and the scent turns warm and floral. The dry-down is led by the sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla, rounded off by spicy, powdery and creamy shades. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters choose fall and spring, with winter close behind. Votes for daily wear, evening, business and night out sit very close together. Most voters read it as feminine.

Gabrielle Chanel Essence

7.8

Chanel · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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

Paris - Deauville

7.9

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Allure Homme Sport Superleggera

7.6

Chanel · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Superleggera is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days, sport and relaxed hours. Mandarin orange and grapefruit give the scent its bright face, backed by fresh, aquatic and lightly floral accords. Cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base, while white musk keeps everything soft and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, sport and the office come up most often; half of the voters call its character masculine, and many also find it modern.

Cristalle (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Chanel · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum is a clean, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon keep the opening fresh, while peach and lily of the valley soften that coolness a little. In the heart, jasmine, iris and hyacinth form a floral frame. Vetiver and oakmoss leave a green, woody, chypre trail as it dries down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office come up most often. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Molyneux Quartz and Balmain Vent Vert (1990) have a close profile.

Paris - Édimbourg

8.0

Chanel · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chanel Paris - Édimbourg is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays comfortable in warm weather. It suits everyday wear, the office and relaxed time off. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Juniper berry, lemon and bergamot give it a fresh, citrusy feel, while cypress and cedarwood add a green, woody line. Vetiver sits underneath, dry and earthy. Fresh and spicy accords come through clearly. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vétyver Haïti and Proraso Cypress & Vetyver have a close profile.

Pour Monsieur (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Chanel · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Pour Monsieur Eau de Parfum opens with lavender, petitgrain and mandarin orange and grounds that freshness with vetiver and oakmoss, a chypre made for men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards office and daily wear, and works for evenings too. It reads masculine and classic. The opening is citrusy and green. Cardamom and nutmeg add spice in the heart, while vetiver, opoponax and vanilla bring light sweetness and a powdery softness underneath. Oakmoss carries the chypre character to the end. Acqua di Portofino and Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme have a close profile.

Allure Homme Sport Cologne

8.2

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance led by Sicilian mandarin orange and lovage. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bright and fruity. In the heart, lovage and elemi resin add a green, lightly spicy edge. The dry-down settles on amber, cedarwood and white musk, soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear, sport and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

Cuir de Russie (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Chanel · 2007

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Cuir de Russie Eau de Toilette is a floral take on leather, smoky and powdery, that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fresh with mandarin orange, bergamot and orange blossom. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose give the heart a soft floral body. Birch wood sets the base on a woody, leathery and smoky footing, while spicy and animal tones stay in the background and a powdery feel wraps around everything. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear also get votes. Voters split between feminine and masculine, and many call it classic. Dior Cuir Cannage and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Cuir Fétiche have a close profile.

Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu

6.9

Chanel · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu pairs the freshness of grapefruit and lychee with the sweet floral softness of jasmine, rose and vanilla, a modern scent aimed at women. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, then spring; it leans towards nights out and evenings, with room for leisure and daily wear too. It reads feminine and modern. The top notes of grapefruit and lychee open fresh and fruity. Jasmine and rose give the heart a floral softness. In the base, vanilla brings sweetness while patchouli and vetiver add woody depth. Fresh, fruity and floral accords lead, with spicy and powdery touches in the background. Gucci Rush and Jil Sander Everose have a close profile.

Jersey (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Chanel · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Jersey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent in which jasmine, rose and lavender sit on the soft sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Flowers lead: jasmine and rose read alongside the green freshness of grass and wild flowers. Lavender adds an aromatic coolness, tonka bean and vanilla a sweet softness, and musk a powdery base. The spicy and woody accents stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, office and leisure come out ahead. Most voters call it feminine, while some find it classic or modern.

Paris - Riviera

7.7

Chanel · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Paris - Riviera is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent in which neroli and Sicilian orange are softened by white blossoms. The scent reads as one piece: neroli and Sicilian orange give a bright, slightly green freshness, and white blossoms add a floral softness. Sandalwood and musk set a powdery, creamy, mildly sweet base underneath. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it sits closest to daily wear, leisure and the office. It draws the most votes as feminine, though it is unisex. M. Asam Sicilian Orange and Jeanne en Provence Iris & Néroli have a close profile.

Chance Eau Splendide

7.0

Chanel · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chanel Chance Eau Splendide is a fresh, floral scent with a powdery, lightly sweet fruity touch, made with women in mind. It opens with rose, raspberry and violet, the fruity sweetness resting softly over the flowers. In the heart, geranium leaf adds a green freshness while iris deepens the powdery side. Cedarwood and white musk leave a dry, clean trail at the base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself felt gently, for the wearer and those close by. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share call it modern. Its profile is close to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose and Gritti Seta.

31 Rue Cambon (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Eau de Toilette is a feminine fragrance that opens green, with bergamot and black pepper, moves into rose and iris, and settles on a chypre base of patchouli and cistus. Green notes, bergamot and black pepper give it a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, rose, iris and ylang-ylang bring a soft, powdery floral quality. Patchouli and cistus anchor it in the base, adding a woody, chypre character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, for daytime and office wear, and many see it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued.

Eau de Cologne

8.1

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, lemon and citrus fruits alongside green notes for a crisp start. Spices, petitgrain and neroli add a soft floral touch in the heart, and musk with tonka bean rounds it off in a gentle, warm base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Dior Cologne Royale and Diptyque Geranium Odorata have a close profile.

Paris - Biarritz

7.7

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Paris - Paris

7.9

Chanel · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Paris - Paris is a unisex fragrance where damask rose and patchouli meet on a fresh, green chypre base. Mandarin orange and lemon bring a bright citrus lift, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. The rose forms the floral centre, and the patchouli rounds it out with a soft, green depth. The overall impression is fresh, clean and balanced. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Many read it as feminine, others as classic. Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence L'Eau and Rochas Eau de Rochas (2015) have a close profile.

Gardénia (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Gardénia Eau de Toilette pairs gardenia with coconut in a creamy, fruity floral, and it suits spring and summer days as a feminine scent. It opens with green leaves and carries coconut, fruits and gardenia in the heart. The fresh, green start turns into a sweet, powdery, creamy floral, and vanilla in the base keeps that softness going. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Chance Eau Vive (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Chanel · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Chance Eau Vive Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and fruity touches, kept light and best suited to spring and summer days as a feminine fragrance. It opens with blood orange and grapefruit, a bright, slightly tart citrus layer. Jasmine softens it at the heart, and iris and cedar settle the scent onto a clean, woody base. The overall impression is light, airy and a little synthetic in its freshness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and everyday wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Chanel Eau Vive Crayon de Parfum and Yves Rocher Muguet des Bois have a close profile.