The Perfume Library

79 perfumes

1932 (Eau de Toilette)

Chanel · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel 1932 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery floral that sets a bright citrus opening against a soft, lightly sweet floral body, and it reads mainly as a feminine scent. It opens with aldehydes, neroli and bergamot, clean and bright. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose carry the floral side, while lilac and carnation keep it slightly spicy and green. In the base, iris, vanilla and musk leave it soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine and classic. It has been discontinued; Joop! Berlin and Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Misia (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Chanel · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Misia Eau de Toilette is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and some also see it as classic. As a whole it reads fresh, powdery and lightly sweet. Iris, violet and orris root build the powdery floral core, while Grasse rose and Turkish rose soften it. Tonka bean and Siam benzoin keep the sweetness in the background.

28 La Pausa (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Chanel 28 La Pausa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and green scent with a powdery, woody backdrop, calm and clean in character, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and is noticed mostly by those nearby. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, office and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. More voters read it as feminine than anything else. The scent is built around French iris pallida. Earthy notes add depth to the iris, powdery notes soften it, and woody notes give it a dry footing. The green and fresh accords keep the whole light. Chanel La Pausa (Eau de Parfum) and Chloé Love, Chloé Eau Florale have a close profile.

Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée

7.8

Chanel · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters link to spring and summer, for daily wear and leisure time. Mandarin orange and a citrus accord give it a bright start, while jasmine absolute and rose form the floral core. White musk carries it into a powdery, creamy softness, with fruity and sweet shades staying in the background and a spicy, oriental warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer and place it in daytime and office settings. Voters mostly call its character feminine. Chanel Allure and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport

7.6

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens on orange, mandarin orange, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, with aldehydes and neroli brightening that first layer. The heart holds spices and elemi resin, and the base settles into tonka bean, cedar, vetiver and white musk. The overall impression is fresh, aquatic and lightly green, with fruity and spicy touches over a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer or spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. Chanel Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette) has a close profile.

La Pausa (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Chanel La Pausa Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and green scent with a powdery, woody side, made for both men and women and suited to daytime wear. It is more measured than loud: longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. The scent is built around the powdery, floral side of French iris pallida. Pink pepper adds a light bite, while vetiver supplies a green, woody base. The result feels calm, clean and cool. Chanel 28 La Pausa (Eau de Toilette) and Jo Malone Iris & Lady Moore have a close profile.

Bel Respiro (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent built on leather, aromatic notes and green notes, leaning towards spring and summer days. The scent reads green and aromatic as a whole. Green notes and aromatic notes make a cool backdrop, while leather adds a dry, leathery edge. Fresh, floral and green accords dominate, with spicy, woody and powdery touches staying in the background and softening it. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Feminine gets the most votes for character, though masculine has a real share too. Balenciaga L'Essence and Jo Malone Leather & Artemisia have a close profile.

Paris - St. Moritz

7.7

Chanel · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chanel Paris - St. Moritz is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent built on pear, rose, amber and musky notes. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer trailing a little behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes lean towards a feminine character, though many also call it modern. Because the notes have no top, heart and base split, it reads as one whole from start to finish. Pear adds a fruity freshness while rose carries the floral side. Amber and musky notes settle it onto a sweet, powdery and creamy base, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Talbot Runhof Purple Cotton and Shanghai Tang Rose Silk have a close profile.

Gabrielle Chanel L'Eau

7.4

Chanel · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Gabrielle Chanel L'Eau is a fresh floral built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom, sweetened by red fruits. Grasse tuberose adds a creamy depth to the bouquet, while the red fruits soften the citrusy, fresh base. The scent moves as one piece from start to finish, with powdery and sweet tones sitting behind the flowers. Longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a light but noticeable trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear. It reads as a feminine fragrance. Chanel Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Happy Hour have a close profile.

Gabrielle Chanel Parfum

8.8

Chanel · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Parfum is a fresh, creamy floral built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom, softened by Grasse tuberose and vanilla absolute. It wears strong and lasting, with good projection. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Evenings and nights out lead, though daily and business wear also get votes. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Florals dominate throughout: ylang-ylang, jasmine, Grasse tuberose and orange blossom. A fresh, green edge runs through them, while sandalwood and vanilla absolute carry it into a woody, sweet, creamy warmth. Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum and Zara Ylang Supreme have a close profile.

Sycomore (Parfum)

9.1

Chanel · 2022

Floral · Green · Woody

In Chanel Sycomore Parfum, iris, vetiver and cedar lead a green, earthy and leathery woody scent that suits both men and women. The scent reads as a single whole: the dry, earthy woodiness of vetiver and cedar is softened by iris, which adds a floral, powdery side. Leather leaves a leathery trace, vanilla brings a creamy softness, and the green tones keep the woods from turning heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Its profile is unisex. Dior Dior Homme Intense and Zara Vibrant Wood have a close profile.

Une Fleur de Chanel

8.3

Chanel · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Une Fleur de Chanel is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued, but its profile is built around a green, citrusy jasmine. The notes are jasmine, green notes and citrus fruits. The scent stays fresh, citrusy and green throughout, with the floral side coming through jasmine and fruity, sweet touches softening it. Powdery and faintly animal hints add some depth to the chypre character. Voters rate longevity and sillage as moderate. Spring and summer lead, while fall and winter get fewer votes. Daily wear and the office come first, with evening and night out also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Zara Intense Vetyver and El Nabil Flower of Dubai have a close profile.

Antaeus Sport Cologne

8.4

Chanel · 1985

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Allure Eau Fraîchissante pour l'Été

7.9

Chanel · 2002

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Chanel Allure Eau Fraîchissante pour l'Été is a citrus-floral scent for women that pairs blood orange, grapefruit and bergamot with a jasmine and magnolia heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. It reads as a feminine perfume. It opens bright and fresh with blood orange, grapefruit, bergamot, mandarin orange and aldehydes. The heart turns floral, with jasmine, magnolia, rose, honeysuckle and water lily. Vetiver and vanilla in the base leave it sweet, powdery and creamy.

Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau

7.3

Chanel · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on citrus fruits, jasmine and rose. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with citrus fruits that brighten the scent. Jasmine and rose form a floral heart, and oriental notes add a sweet warmth at the base. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, while fruity, sweet and gourmand tones stay in the background, with chypre and oriental touches softening the light structure. Chanel Une Fleur de Chanel and Guerlain Shalimar Cologne have a close profile.

Bois Noir

7.9

Chanel · 1987

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Chanel Bois Noir is a men's fragrance where citrus sits on a sweet, spicy and woody body with animal and leathery touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong, though that view rests on only a few votes. Written as a masculine scent, its oriental and fougère sides place it closer to cooler weather and a dense, classic masculine style. The top opens with tangerine and Brazilian rosewood, and in the heart rose and coriander add a spicy turn. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla and ambrette seed come forward, sweetening the scent and giving it a warm, gourmand edge. Chanel Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) and Tauer Perfumes Shadid have a close profile.