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29 May 2015

CHANEL BLEU DE CHANEL | Fragrance Review

I thought I’d try something new, something other than skincare. So here goes … my take on Bleu De Chanel

Bleu De Chanel is an iconic male fragrance from Chanel. I would describe it as a woody aromatic fragrance. The motto of Bleu De Chanel is “Be unexpected”. The nose behind Bleu De Chanel is Jacques Polge, the creator of CHANEL Fragrances.
Bleu De Chanel reveals itself in three explosions of notes:
Top Notes are freshness –a burst of freshness with aromas of nutmeg, rose, peppermint, lemon, orange and grapefruit.
Middle Notes are energy - an eruption of vitality is evoked with the scents of jasmine, cedar, vetiver and ginger.
Base Notes are the sensesan air of masculine confidence is portrayed with hints of labdanum, patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense.
Now that you have been acquainted with the various notes of Blue de Chanel, are you any the wiser if it’s the fragrance for you. Ask yourself if you like the aromatic illusion of crushed lemon in the woods. And if you answered yes! Then Bleu de Chanel is something you should give a whirl.

Bleu de Chanel is all-around solid, cool and fresh fragrance, Bleu de Chanel is refined enough to be worn to a wide range of events, but borderline mainstream for everyday usage. You could wear this to work or any other occasion where you want a sophisticated fragrance. If you’re after something for any occasion, then this is the ticket.
I thought the packaging deserved a mention also. A solid glass bottle with that enigmatic bottle, is it black with a hint of blue or blue with a hint of black? It is a simple, timeless design that is unmistakably masculine and unfathomable. I love the magnetic cap – especially the way the Chanel logo is always the correct way. Overall a very cleverly designed packaging to a superb fragrance.


Bleu de Chanel is €61.50- €86.00 for the Eau de Toilette edition and is available at Chanel counters and online here at Boots and Debenhams.

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