Allure Eau de Parfum by Chanel

Spectacular scent, the pure DNA of Chanel. You can smell the 22 with that vanilla and vetiver, plus a hint of Cristalle with freshly cut white flowers. Forget the artificial, overpowering peach; everything here is balanced, nothing overpowers. It’s Allure, that implicit elegance that’s hard to define. For those who love Chanel more than Chanel.

We’re looking at a powerhouse from the Chanel House. Without those sharp aldehydes or ‘mummy’ vibes, which, by the way, I adore. It’s a white floral with peach fruit, lovely roses, and creamy, bright woods. Warm, sensual, opulent, elegant, and distinctive. It has great projection and sillage. It’s my favorite from the house because it’s not as conventional as they usually make us expect; it has a sexy, captivating side. Afterward, I’d lean toward Coco Chanel Eau de Toilette, which seems to overflow with class, warmth, nocturnality, and a bit of mischief, very Marlene Dietrich.

If you like vanilla, you must have this; it doesn’t compare to today’s synthetic vanillas. Sensual, creamy, sweet but not cloying, with a sillage and longevity that’s enchanting. Extremely elegant and exquisite for any age.

If I had to describe this perfume in one word: spectacular. Super feminine with the Chanel seal. Elegant, sophisticated. Looks good at any time, in any moment. Roses with vanilla and soft cedar in the background make it irresistible. Definitely want to use it again.

Among my go-to perfumes, it’s a delight, especially for those who enjoy vanilla scents but not synthetic vanilla, but rather fine and exquisite. I’m in love with Allure EDP and Allure Sensuelle, simply a jewel for those of us who are high-end perfume collectors in the fullest sense of the word. I love Chanel perfumes.

Divain is a clone of Allure that I’ve liked for years, but since I didn’t want to spend too much on something for occasional use, I decided to try it. It was my first time with the brand: they were very formal and rushed, but I won’t be returning. The good news is it wasn’t a huge expense because the scent of this 085 is a total ‘want but can’t have.’ The tangerine is barely there, the rose smells old, and they throw in cheap vanilla to cover it up. It’s similar, sure, but like plastic next to glass. They sent me two samples of the originals I didn’t know. Years ago I tried a drugstore clone that was way better, so I expected more from Divain. But nope. In the end, I had to buy a 35ml bottle of the original. Bottom line, the experiment cost me a lot. 🤷🏻

It’s a beige perfume, with the soft, fine hue of makeup. It smells like salty vanilla dusted with rice powder and flowers: peony, rose petals, and lots of orange blossom. There’s something about it that reminds me of toys and dolls, in the most positive sense possible. It’s very sophisticated and elegant, yet enveloping, pleasant, and easy. It’s like a fine, warm veil that adds nothing but beauty, much like a rich base makeup that feels great on the skin.

Allure gives me mixed feelings; I struggle to decide if I like it or not. I tried it when I was very young, and it smelled too adult for me; now that I’m 32, it seems like a fragrance with gorgeous vanilla and woody notes, very creamy and elegant. It has almost no sillage, and I think that’s the point, otherwise it could get heavy. It also doesn’t last long on my skin; after two hours, I can barely smell it. I think it’s a close-range fragrance that I’m not ready to buy yet, but one I’ll definitely keep an eye on.

I left my review for the EDT, but since I have this version now, I can’t pass without saying I LOVE this perfume in all its facets, and I dream of buying the Pure Parfum or Extrait someday. Among my favorite perfumes that I always keep in stock for special occasions, it’s citrusy, a bit oriental, amber, and vanilla; the trail lasts all day, making me feel sensual and distinguished. Some might think it’s for mature women, but young women can wear it too—that’s the magic of Chanel. Dare to try it.

A feminine fragrance with sensual hints and its own personality. It’s a fruity-floral. An architectural blend of ripe peach with rose and jasmine, and finally, fresh vanilla and cedar give it a light, subtle, and elegant oriental charm. The perfume presents a slow evolution, but it’s a fusion of notes that results in a wonderful aroma. It’s on a different wavelength compared to current sweet fruits. It has a touch of distinction that can take it from a young girl to a mature woman without missing a beat. It clings to the skin, wrapping around the woman and giving her an elegant character. It’s like a comet. With an initial core that presents flashes of a mix of all the notes, slowly breaking down note by note in its trail until the end. A masterpiece by Chanel. Totally recommended and suitable for any season.

It leaves me speechless. I tried it and it changed my perception: sometimes I loved it, other times it smelled like a rich aunt with highlights, then like an older woman with class, and finally, like an El Corte Inglés sales associate. That’s the exact scent—an ECI sales associate… I’d give it one more point if the bottle were vintage from the house; me and my bottles.

It’s a French masterpiece, like a gorgeous girl—chic, elegant, and clear-minded. It’s beautiful. Now I wear it on my wrist and stop every three words to smell it. The scent is deep, not too strong, hints of peach, sophisticated, and youthful. It suits any age. Lasts about 6 hours max on my skin with a good trail that projects well. Chanel did a great job, but they should respect Gabrielle’s spirit more. Lasts 5-6 hours, trail 4-5, then it gets softer. It’s fresh and not overwhelming.

Allure opens with an explosion of bergamot and mandarin that gives way to a ripe, juicy peach. White flowers, jasmine, and orange blossom that invade the senses, followed by elegant vanilla with vetiver and cedar that add a woody, earthy touch, avoiding excessive sweetness. Over time and on the skin, it blends into a creamy, talc-like vanilla. It’s perfect for autumn and winter, and I prefer it during the day because at night I like more intoxicating scents. It reminds me of The One by D&G but without that lychee note that turned me off. It’s a fruity oriental vanilla scent, at its peak of maturity, never rancid. Full of Chanel’s elegance and exquisite taste, and it’s my favorite: formal yet very feminine and welcoming. I enjoy it all winter and took my time writing this because I wanted to give it all the chances. Although for some it’s potent, for me it’s very soft, lasts about 4 hours, and the trail is weak, almost skin-scent. I imagine it on an elegant, sensual woman who almost never loses her composure, but behind the scenes lets her mischievous side out and drives her man crazy… 😉

I loved it a lot, but on me it has no trail; it stays very soft, right up against the skin.

Exquisite and sublime creation by the great Chanel house. A perfume adored by my mother and by me, with a soft yet powerful character that evokes subtle elegance. A talc-like vanilla, floral, with a spectacular opening that reminds me a lot of the mythical Chanel No. 22, which my mother and I also love. Simply a delight and a wonderful classic.