Chance Eau Splendide by Chanel

Luckily I bought a decant. It’s not a bad perfume, but it smells very similar to the Idols, probably because of the rose and iris notes; I never detected the fruits (huge letdown). I wouldn’t buy it.

It looks good, that opening is super fresh, sweet and citrusy. The iris and violet are noticeable, and I feel like I just took a shower. But the longevity is poor, the trail lasts nothing, and by the end of the day it turned way too woody to the point that I didn’t like that drydown. The violet is noticeable, but for a Chanel costing up to 4,000 pesos that lasts 2 to 4 hours on my skin, it’s an insult. I wouldn’t buy the full bottle.

They sent me a sample when I bought another Chanel. It seemed like a fresh, youthful scent with a pleasant, fruity sweetness that reminds me of shampoo or just out of the shower. Undoubtedly the stars are the red fruits and violet, joining the musk and cedar from the Chance line. In that sense, Eau Splendide is juicier and sparklier than Eau Tendre, though I agree it smells very generic and is an uninteresting launch. What both share is their terrible fixation, longevity, and projection, considering the high cost. It smells nice and could be a good daily perfume, but I think its notes are too basic and it lacked the elegance to be Chanel. I honestly think it’s not worth the price, just like Tendre, and of course, there are better options with musk, cedar, and red fruits. Finally, between Tendre and Splendide, I stick with the original Chance xD

Beautiful scent, calming. It’s sweet, citrusy, and fresh, doesn’t remind me of anything I’ve smelled before. Very feminine and clean.

I bought Zara Majestic Lilas a while ago; this new Chanel version is the refined older sibling I was looking for in that fragrance. It’s a delicate, talcum-powdered, feminine scent that evokes the classic melancholic color of violet, with that softness of lilacs and a well-selected iris. It’s very pleasant for any lady, so if you’re looking for a unique scent, this isn’t for you. Long-lasting, especially on clothes, or medium on skin, medium trail, and it keeps the price of the other high-selling versions.

Tender and lovely scent, very similar to Dior’s Addict To Life.

Just finished my bottle of Chanel Chance Eau Tendre EDP and tried this new one to see if I’d switch. I didn’t have high expectations, and honestly, that’s exactly what happened. My first thought was: ‘nothing new under the sun.’ It smells good, yes, but I need something more to justify the price, especially since it’s not just about the Chanel name. I tested it on my sister, who is more casual about perfumes, and she loved it; she said she’d never smelled anything like it. For people less ‘in the know,’ this could be a great find. I see it as a sparkling, cheerful, and feminine fruity scent, perfect for summer. I’m sticking with Eau Tendre.

I went to a store in Chile, tried a tester, and was amazed, but I waited to see how it felt after hours. The next day I bought it online because they send samples and details, which the store doesn’t do. I loved it: it smells like violets and roses, like sweetened lavender, with cheerful notes that linger on skin and clothes even in the cold. It’s one of my favorites.

I wanted to try it because of the hype—the video and song are addictive. I tested it on skin and blotter: the sparkling opening was my favorite part, more so than the dry down where it transforms into intense violets and roses. It’s not intrusive, smells clean with a subtle talciness; even though I don’t usually like florals, I wasn’t bothered wearing it. Lasts 6 to 9 hours.

Fresh and bubbly. I’m the only one who noticed the resemblance to Guerlain’s Granita de Pera.

Chanel is back with a signature that replicates a Lancôme O’Zur EDT, discontinued three years ago. They told me they dropped it to bet on more expansive scents, but it was my favorite clean scent: rose, violet, and a slightly plum-like note that I adored. Now this scent is back, but yes, for four times the price. Roses, violets… Good for Chanel for rescuing this subtle masterpiece, but at that price, it really needs to speak to you.

I think the goal of this perfume was to cause the same stir in girls that Eau Tendre did fifteen years ago. It’s charming, sweet, and easy to wear. Although fragrances shouldn’t have an age (I’d hate for them to smell ‘old lady’), it will fascinate many young women just starting out in the perfume world. For collectors like me, it’s disappointing, as others say. It reminded me of Moschino Toy 2 Bubble Gum, Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream, and YSL Mon Paris, all of which are more interesting. At this price point, there are better or cheaper options; Chanel has more sophisticated things. It lasted about seven hours on my skin, acceptable for an eau de parfum, though not as long as Chance eau de toilette, which lasts twelve. A pretty perfume that I hope serves as a gateway to the fascinating world of Chance, which has more interesting options within its great tradition.

It seems Chanel and Dior are leaning more toward the Asian market than the Western one; here we are flooded with Arab-inspired scents and a few originals. To me, Splendide smells like those typical Asian girls from K-dramas or J-dramas: pretty, delicate, and neat, tender yet with a sparkling and bold side. It’s totally for spring and summer; it opens with very refreshing, almost bubbly red berries, neither sweet nor acidic, perfectly balanced. Then come the flowers, highlighting rose and geranium with a slightly bitter citrus touch that helps balance so the fruits don’t get too sweet. It closes with an acidic, fresh, clean, and slightly powdery floral, very neat thanks to Chanel’s musk. While it’s not the eighth wonder, it’s a very good option if you like clean scents that don’t overwhelm the senses. It doesn’t seem like Bright Crystal; don’t trust others’ noses, test on skin. Nothing in common between paper and skin; the musk does magic on skin, just like in Chance Tendre. I agree it fits the Dior Addict 2 line, only Splendide is denser, with a stronger opening and better longevity. Despite its lack of maturity, it lasts 6 hours on skin. If you like this line, it’s totally worth it: there’s scent and quality.

What a pleasant surprise! The girl at Sephora told me to try it, and I wasn’t even paying attention… when I tried it, I fell in love instantly and bought it! It’s a super cute scent, maybe nothing new, but it’s quite pleasant, feminine, and very flattering. It’s a mix of lovely flowers, none stand out more, but those red berries give it a juicy, refreshing, and sparkling touch. It could easily be my signature scent; I’m totally hooked. It lasts about eight hours on me, and people always ask what I’m wearing.

I tried it in-store and liked the fresh, youthful scent. I thought it might be Guerlain Insolence, but no; it evolved until it became unremarkable. I like potent scents with a strong trail. Maybe I’d buy it for my 15-year-old daughter.