Gabrielle by Chanel

I tried this beautiful perfume in a store a few days ago. I loved it; it’s feminine, elegant, and powdery. A masterpiece. I’ll be buying it.

Following the last review, I felt inspired to write about Gabrielle. I have mixed feelings about Mr. Polge (the son); I’m not a fan of his creations except for Spicebomb, though I recognize his merits and how he has positioned himself in this new millennium. My reservations may stem more from my personal tastes. Still, I believe the pressure to create a perfume like Gabrielle must have been immense: combining the name of Mrs. Chanel as a symbol of her person before she became who she was, current tastes, the house’s fame, her individuality, and public expectations seems incredibly difficult. I was reading in an English review how many expectations would be high and hard to meet, and how it would be difficult to explain what Gabrielle (long before becoming Coco) would have worn, considering both that era and today. I’m not sure if I’m overthinking that. I also don’t know if Mr. Polge has met his own expectations, but I do recognize his move away from the mold of his contemporaries, especially regarding sweetness. It seems like a nice fragrance; while not spectacular, it’s very suitable for daily life, work, and casual dates. I also find it quite ‘girly’ (as another review says), but not in a cloying way, rather owning a subtle elegance without pretension. I share the feeling of some people who perceive the grapefruit/raspberry combo so prominently in the foreground that it’s almost hard to get to the white florals (of which I reluctantly recognize the neroli). That said, the projection and longevity aren’t amazing, and I’m not entirely convinced that everything combined is worth the price. It seems like a correct, pleasant, and quite versatile fragrance. It suffers from a high price for what it offers, from my point of view, but with enough financial ease, it’s a good option for daily wear.

I was looking for something for daily wear, subtle and elegant for the office. Gabrielle fits the bill, although it didn’t convince me at first: the grapefruit overwhelms me and smells like iris, almost like the No. 5. After a few hours, the magic arrives: those delicate, feminine white florals that make it ideal for wearing all the time. It’s pure glamour, very ‘girly’, with a heart note that reminds me of Jour d’Hermès. It doesn’t shout, it just overflows with class, like an aristocrat having afternoon tea in spring. Try it before buying.

At first, it closed in on me with that smell of rancid grapefruit, but then it softened and the notes bloomed. It’s not sweet or fresh; it’s pure Chanel: serious and formal, ideal for the office where you need to maintain decorum. The bad part is that it disappears in two hours like magic; when reapplied, it lasts the same amount of time. It’s capricious and, given its price, lamentable. Maybe it serves for an afternoon tea on cool days, but not for winter. If you’re unsure, try other Chansels: it’s not bad, but it’s expensive for what it offers.

I love it, and much more than the Essence. While the other is bold with lots of neroli (which isn’t my strength), here it’s softened, cheerful, and luminous, with a soapy and creamy touch. It doesn’t seem generic; it has its own personality and I’d recognize it on another person. The longevity surprises me: the trail fades, but on the skin it lasts a long time. It’s not meant to overpower or seduce, but to be flirtatious; I imagine a cheerful woman in jeans and a white t-shirt. Ideal for spring or autumn, those days with shy sunshine. Perfect for front-of-house jobs due to its friendliness, although it doesn’t convey authority like Gabrielle does. The only flaw is that lingering ‘newly washed’ scent with a citrus touch and Chanel’s typical pajama smell. Still, I love it and prefer it to the Essence.

Pleasant but generic fragrance. Smells like a fruit salad at a garden party. Key notes: pear blackcurrant mandarin peel grapefruit and a touch of orange blossom. Its sweetness makes it feminine and daytime wear for all year; the white flowers give it depth. It’s a Chanelized J’Ador. I associate it with an adult woman sweet and compassionate perhaps because it’s one of my mother-in-law’s signature scents. I’ve smelled it on her several times: trail and longevity are regular something that annoys me at this price (we know what kind of colognes Chanel has been selling lately). It didn’t impress me enough to buy but I’d use it if someone gifted it to me. Pleasant: 7/10 Interesting: 2/10 Versatile: 7/10 Original: 1/10.

After reading so many negative reviews I refused to buy it. A year ago I tried it and my god how delicious. It’s a citrus that isn’t as grating and overused as the CM. I tested it in all seasons: with excessive heat (I live next to the beach) it lasts nothing it goes away and you never perceive it again. With cold it stings the throat and is annoying. But on windy days at 60 km/h (dry and fresh weather) or heavy rain it’s enchanting! That’s when I’ve received the best compliments; it becomes powdery with mandarin. I feel it’s more mature and personality-driven than the Essence. At 30 years old in the office it gives me seriousness since gourmands feel a bit too informal for me.

WHAT A SCENT! I can’t stop buying it and buying it again. Heavily criticized by critics who didn’t know how to appreciate it. It’s sublime. A blend of white flowers citrus and woods worthy of trying. It accompanies me excellently for the first 6 hours; I use it for conferences or business meetings. It makes me feel like I’m carrying the great Gabrielle Chanel with me and pushes me to make good decisions as a woman in a company. It has much more presence than its little brother Essence. I LOVE IT.

Despite the many negative reviews for me it’s a marvel. It’s a delicate and extremely fine floral. The fixation for a perfume water could be better. Anyway I don’t regret having it in my collection. I give it an 8/10.

I just got to know this scent and as soon as I heard it I was transported to a dawn in the countryside where it just rained or is raining and I needed something like that. It smells like something herbal so feminine and subtle.

I love it; I’m one of its few fans despite the criticism. It reacted well with my skin and lasts about 5 hours with moderate sillage, though I reapply if needed. It smells peculiar: citrus with an elegant touch of white flowers. I’m tempted to try the Essence, but I’m glad Chanel isn’t replacing it. It’s for those who don’t want the massive sweet and candy-shop scent. If you feel the same, try it on your skin.

Normally, Chanel fragrances don’t go with me, and I don’t notice the notes, but this was an exception. The fresh, clean floral harmony I loved when they showed it to me, even replacing my usual perfume. I detected delicate neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine, fresh roses, and sandalwood, though not the citrus. The demonstrator said it was Gabrielle, and it seemed odd that it was paying homage to the founder, but the perfumer said it was inspired by the lady. Highly recommended: it lasted all day and has good sillage. Ideal for flower lovers without pretensions.

I don’t know why people complain so much; I absolutely love it 😍😍😍.

The actress with the androgynous face didn’t catch my attention. What did stand out was the sprays in the modules: refreshing citrus notes, followed by fragrant flowers that filled the space. I asked to try it on skin, and it was a long-lasting scent that soaked into my vinyl clothes until the next day. No elegance, just a touch of the house, leaving me overwhelmed by artificiality.

I don’t like it. It smells acidic; I don’t know how to explain it. Neither here nor there.