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Bleu de Chanel
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Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2010, this composition was created by perfumer Jacques Polge. The top notes unfold with bergamot, lemon, mint, and pink pepper; the heart reveals ginger, nutmeg, jasmine, and Iso E Super; while the base settles on incense, cedar, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, labdanum, and white musk.
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Salida
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Corazón
ginger
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incense
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- Positivo 83%
- Negativo 11%
- Neutral 6.0%
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Rich aroma, refined and sensual, without a doubt the best of the ‘blues’, but unfortunately over time and with reformulations it has lost the potency it once had.
Blue de Chanel is a fresh fragrance that people like and generates compliments. It opens with grapefruit, which although it feels sharp leaves a sweet touch; this citrus is rounded out with woods, Iso E Super, and amber. Incense and ginger give it a spicy note, and together with mint and Iso E Super add elegance. It’s been on the market for years with that ‘blue perfume’ scent, making it versatile and characteristic of a clean, fresh, formal, and modern man. Its longevity is unfortunately not extensive: on the skin it lasts 5-6 hours, but projection is only noticeable for the first 1-2 hours. Although it’s mass-produced, it retains a certain charm and its ingredients have good quality compared to others by designers.
Opens citrusy, very rich. Then wood and incense rise, giving it a more serious air. The pioneer of versatile blues. Smells like body wash, but elegant. Very versatile and elegant, I’d wear it with a shirt or suit. It’s very expensive for what it delivers, lasts little, and projects nothing.
My first review on Fragrantica is dedicated to this work of art. I used the 2018 EDT, a fresh, citrusy, woody delight with excellent projection. Pity that some houses, upon succeeding, reformulate and make fragrances more commercial; I’ve noticed it in many I own and keep buying.
Memorable scent and quite elegant. It’s different from the rest, in a chemical, very pleasant, and clean way, though it becomes repetitive. If you don’t want to overcomplicate things, it’s very top but expensive for its performance and longevity. Good for a daytime fragrance because it delivers, but you’d need another for the night. Good perfume 7/10.
I love its composition: spicy, woody, and fresh. It’s elegant and usable in any everyday situation. Only my sister and my father have praised it, saying it suits me very well. I found an identical dupe with a huge price difference: less than 1/10th of the brand’s cost. This should be considered: although it’s delicious, it’s very expensive when there are practically identical options in the market.
Bleu de Chanel, the one that started the blue perfume trend and today remains my favorite over Sauvage, Dylan Blue, etc. It screams elegant masculine versatility; while Sauvage is youthful, Bleu is sophisticated and has more personality. If it weren’t for this, I might be indifferent, but it has that charm that justifies its fame. I must confess that longevity isn’t its strong suit: while it doesn’t disappoint, for the price one would expect more. Since I usually buy outside department stores and pay less, it doesn’t hurt as much, but if I paid the official price, it would hurt more that it doesn’t last long. Still, I have no regrets; it’s a good alternative that continues to lead the blue genre. Scent: 9/10, Longevity: 7.5/10, Projection: 7/10. Recommended ✓
Incredible, although the longevity seems moderate.
It’s a good effort in the world of blues. Since its creation, if it hasn’t been copied to the point of nausea, it has been ‘inspired’ by many perfumers. It can’t be denied that Mr. Polge made a good product. Was it groundbreaking and impactful? No, but a friend said it great: ‘Bleu is like listening to ABBA. You might not be a fan, argue that it’s three repeated chords, or be confused by its success, but if you expose yourself for a few minutes, you’ll end up singing in your head, tapping your foot, and realizing they were good. Plus, girls like it.’ If your goal isn’t just compliments or smelling good, Bleu might fall short. If you dive into perfumery, it’s inevitable to compare it with other Chanel men’s fragrances and perhaps confuse you, but I believe Bleu was never and isn’t a statement piece. Does it fit the new millennium? Sure, it has a happy audience. Would you wear it if gifted? Yes, because it’s not bad, it’s youthful, it doesn’t bother, it works in many situations, and you’ll even enjoy it without realizing because it doesn’t clash. I have the unpleasant impression that it projects and lasts just enough to question if it’s worth the investment. It’s very possible I’ll never buy it for myself, but I would recommend it over other blues.
It’s the twin to Sauvage: spicy, citrusy, and woody, but everything is softened here with a floral touch. Smells clean, it’s a classic that smells rich and performs well. No downsides except that it’s very common.
Excellent perfume for men, suitable for dressy, sport, and formal occasions. Starts citrusy and moves smoothly into woods. 11/10.
To me, Blue is an old friend, a companion for daytime and semi-formal outings. It’s not made for the night; its potential is limited against heavy scents in pubs, though I first bought it in 2012. Today, reformulated, it’s much less. It has endured hundreds of copies from vulgar brands, yet it keeps its unique magic. What do you see in Blue? It’s Cool Water, Light Blue, or Blue Label—just the name, because it’s deeply woody-citrus, with those pepperminty effluvia of pink pepper and spices. It’s woody. It’s versatile but shy, exuding class. It hurts my soul, but I think I’ll stop buying it while watching half the bottle… or the emptiness.
The first time I smelled it, I loved it; I tried the EDP and the Parfum, but I kept this one for summer. The opening is impressive: citrus, pink pepper, and mint. As it dries, the citrus fades and the sandalwood becomes more noticeable. Scent and dry down are very good, but longevity fails. I know it’s an EDT and doesn’t last as long as the Parfum, but I expected more from Chanel. I don’t know if it’s my skin or olfactory fatigue, but after three hours it’s just skin scent. If you like the line and want something clean and blue, I recommend it, but the longevity wasn’t what I expected.
Bleu de Chanel: Citrus opening with a mentholated touch. Middle: the citrus tone wraps around aromatic ginger. Dry down: here it shows its best facet, with woods and a deep, fragrant incense. Projection and longevity: projects for about 8 hours and lasts 10-12 hours. Conclusion: citrus, aromatic, woody, and incensed. Probably the best men’s fragrance from Chanel (and in my opinion, the best blue on the market). It’s the one that has earned me the most compliments: clean, mysterious, elegant, and sexy. Even though the price has gone up, it’s one of the best value-for-money purchases, with quality superior to many niche brands. It’s a ‘must’, a well-deserved classic. Honestly, the EDT is better than the EDP and Parfum; its notes evolve more interestingly and elegantly thanks to the incense, while the others are linear, more expensive, and monotonous.
Iso E Super comes out quite a bit. It’s more intense than the classic Eau de Toilette and lighter than Cool Water (which leans more toward calone, with moss and macho green/chord accords). It’s pleasant and appropriate, but it doesn’t overflow with character. For those who play it safe and want to smell clean, it’s a very correct blue.
I’d never tried it, and out of my 30+ fragrances (including some not listed here), Bleu de Chanel is in my Top 5. It smells incredible, elegant, and clean; the dry-down isn’t soapy, but slightly sweet and clean. The issues: while it lasts days on clothes, on skin it doesn’t go past three hours, and the sillage disappears after the first hour. Maybe due to the price and brand, one expects more, but I suppose they reformulated it. Overall, the scent, opening, and dry-down are so good that they make up for the longevity. One of the best I’ve tried. 8.5/10.
One of my first perfumes. To me, its opening is citrusy, a bit spicy, and assertive. Its best point is the dry-down: citrus notes, woody, with a touch of incense. When I smell it, I don’t see age, but I imagine someone modern who loves the classic, refined, and timeless. Its weak point is the sillage: it disappears on skin after three or four hours, though the grapefruit note stays impregnated on clothes. I wouldn’t buy it again; for that price, there are other options with better sillage and longevity.
A very good cologne. It was innovative in its day; at first, it’s addictive, but after a few weeks, I got a bit tired of it. It’s fresh but intense, and in the end, I only used it for events. People complimented me, but being able to smell it on myself for hours was overwhelming. Good perfume, but personally, it saturated me. Still, I recommend it.
I bought it as a gift after testing it in-store, and it was the one that suited me best when I was young. What I didn’t calculate was its performance: despite its delicious aroma, it lasts a maximum of two hours on skin and projects nothing. Obviously, it’s original, but I ignored the reformulations; being over 10 years old, it doesn’t reach what it was when it launched. Anyway, being so citrusy and fresh, it’s great for the gym or sports.
My obsession since 2013 and it’s always in my closet. Even though the EDP and Parfum versions lowered the intensity and skyrocketed the price (absolutely outrageous), this scent has never failed me on important dates. It’s perfect for work, dates, and night events. For me, it’s a masterpiece. Everyone loves it. Sure, there are better and cheaper alternatives today like Armaf Iconic or Missoni, but the 2010-2015 Bleu de Chanel was a beast. I’m keeping my last batch from 2023 with care; if it runs out, I’ll buy it again because I wouldn’t want to switch, though I might eventually settle for a cheaper clone.
It was a real revolution when it came out around 2010; a very good versatile aroma for day and night, summer and winter. The downside is that current versions don’t have the same intensity as before, though the scent remains good. The price is still a bit high, but it’s still worth having in your collection.
What a delicious perfume! The opening is citrusy with a sweet touch from pink pepper (which is a berry, not pepper), a sweet and spicy fruity aroma, accompanied by lots of mint and woods with a musk base that adds cleanliness and longevity. It’s simple yet exquisite. When dry, it leaves mostly wood with a slight smoky touch and lingering citrus with musk. Simple, elegant, and refined. It lasts about 5 hours, but a couple of sprays on the shirt help. It’s a must-have in any collection, just like Sauvage, which is another very fresh, lavender, citrus, and metallic scent.
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Cheap-smelling perfume.
Bleu de Chanel is a delight for the senses. Its intense, complex aroma, dominated by citrus notes, is a treat for those seeking character. Upon application, it surprises with a moderate opening—neither too strong nor too soft, as if to say: ‘I’m here, but I won’t dominate.’ Then emerges a woody scent that at first might seem old-fashioned, but that’s exactly what gives it unique sophistication. It lasts all day without reapplication. Its projection is moderate; noticeable up close but not from afar. It generates compliments, especially from those who appreciate the classic and sophisticated. Taste is subjective, but in summary, it’s perfect for expressing personality with confidence and security.
There’s not much more to say than what’s already been said. It’s a perfume everyone should own.
A friend has one; I left it unused for 7 years and it died. It lost its vitality. What a pity that a $200+ perfume, even though I protected it from light and heat, wasn’t enough to save it.
The opening is super citrusy and revitalizing, then you notice the mint, pink pepper, and a delicious woody, smoky touch… It’s very fresh, masculine, and aromatic. I give it 9/10 because it works for any occasion, from heat to cool days, casual or formal wear. It’s delicious, especially fresh with that powerful grapefruit and mint.
As usually happens, blue fragrances lack something at first on my skin, but over time you can tell they smell good. It also smells better on the dryer than on me, though for me it’s more wearable than other options. I like the citrus/woody mix with white flowers; it’s pleasant and not a total letdown.
One spray, one stage: it’s like eating mashed potatoes at a luxury restaurant.
I love this fragrance; it’s such an elegant and sophisticated scent, very different from other blues. Whenever I’m wearing a suit and tie during the day, I can’t imagine wearing anything else. That said, the EDT lasts 3-4 hours on my skin, to be honest. If you don’t mind reapplying, it’s a good purchase.
Bleu de Chanel EDT – My personal review. Opening: Revitalizing citrus explosion with grapefruit and lemon, combined with mint and pink pepper. A sparkling, clean, and stimulating opening that conveys energy without losing sophistication. Heart: The ginger amplifies that freshness with its natural spicy and citrusy character. Nutmeg adds warmth and contrast, rounding out the profile. Iso E Super adds a soft, velvety texture that embraces the skin without overwhelming it. Base: The dry-down is where the fragrance defines its masculine and elegant identity. A rich base with nuances: Incense gives a subtle, almost mystical smoky air; Vetiver and cedar build a dry, woody, and clean profile; Sandalwood and patchouli add depth, creaminess, and body; Labdanum introduces a warm resin that fixes and enriches the aroma; White musk leaves a clean, enveloping trail that is very masculine. An overall feeling of sober cleanliness, representing how contemporary men’s fragrances should smell: firm but discreet, fresh but with character. Longevity and sillage: Correct for an EDT, with good projection at the start but a more intimate trail as hours pass. If you’re looking for more intensity, there are the EDP and Parfum versions. Bottle and sprayer: The bottle is very refined and elegant, made of glass with a deep midnight blue tone that reflects sophistication. The cap is magnetic, a practical and premium detail that prevents losing it easily. The sprayer works very well, delivering a light mist that is well-dosed, making application easy without wasting fragrance. Final verdict: A fresh, masculine, and elegant fragrance. Ideal for daily wear, work, dates, or events where you want to smell good without invading. If you expect high projection or extreme originality, it might fall short. But if you want something versatile, clean, and classy, it delivers.
It’s a clean and crisp scent. Although it’s for men, I think a woman could wear it too. The opening has an edge that bothers me a little, but once it dries down, it rounds out and leaves that intimate, personal body scent.
An explosion of citrus in the opening. If it had better performance, it would probably be my signature fragrance. An exquisite scent, low longevity, but if you don’t mind reapplying at 5 hours, this perfume is for you.
This perfume never disappoints with its Iso E Super.
The Architect of a New Masculinity, Bleu de Chanel, stands out with sophisticated freshness and impeccable balance, making it a modern classic. The opening combines mature citrus with ginger and mint, creating a sparkling start where the incense already adds depth. As it evolves, the heart settles on cedar and vetiver, reinforced by pink pepper and patchouli, giving it a dry, aromatic, and elegant character. The musk anchors the composition with cleanliness and longevity. The result is a versatile and confident fragrance, a benchmark of masculine elegance that adapts to any occasion without losing its identity. My rating: 9/10. A safe bet and a classic that continues to set the style.
Required review after more than 11 years of using this gem as my signature fragrance. First off, the performance is much worse than the early batches. From there, the move: I haven’t heard anything like it. It was my first men’s signature fragrance after several party-focused youth scents, and it was a total shift in my view of perfumery. From the moment I smelled it, I knew it was mine; it can’t be explained, you just feel it. It enveloped me in a super pleasant overall scent; I always smell it the same way, unable or unwilling to analyze individual notes or chords. Hyper-versatile, I’ve used it for everything—in the cold, in the heat, for weddings, casual outings… it never lets you down. It’s fresh yet sophisticated, pleasant, it accompanies you, incense-like but sweet… in short, many nuances that form a legendary aroma. Without a doubt, I see it as the most versatile of all the Bleus, plus it gives me the most energy, thanks to that slightly fresher punch in the opening. Go ahead and try it if you like perfumery. It doesn’t disappoint.
I’ve tried it several times at department stores; for the price and longevity, it really doesn’t convince me. It’s a fresh, rich blue scent, one of those that smells like orange cleaner but ultra-refined, or like a shower gel. The projection lasts about an hour, and on my skin, it barely lasted two hours at most. Despite all that, as a collector, I’ll buy it someday because it’s an industry icon and to feel like high society (haha). Aside from that, it’s a very versatile fragrance, except in extreme climates. It’s easy on the nose for society, and maybe that’s where its success lies. Personally, I had to replace it with M1nis0’s Blue Men’s; it’s 95% similar in scent, and I’m sure it lasts longer for a tenth of the price. Overall, I give it 3.8/5.
I’ve always wanted it, unfortunately I couldn’t afford it. Now I finally got it on sale (I work at a store that’s part of your life), and I love it. Of the three, the EDT is my favorite and lasted the longest. I feel redundant buying both the EDT and EDP, but if you have the means ($$$$), go for it! This perfume is a must-have.
The most overrated Bleu in history. It’s by far the most basic scent in the brand’s lineup. It’s not bad, but its status comes from the name, not the fragrance. It’s not worth $140. It wasn’t even the first to do blue; Ralph Lauren and Azzaro were doing it before. It had great marketing with Gaspard Ulliel as the modern office man. The performance is laughable at 4 hours, the ingredients are decent, but the composition is so generic that if they didn’t tell you it’s Chanel, you’d never guess. At least this with the EDT; the EDP is superior without being a masterpiece, but it’s still a good perfume you should try. The Allure and Egoiste lines are much better—try those before buying Bleu de Chanel for its pretty packaging.