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Egoiste
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Egoiste by Chanel is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. Launched in 1990, this composition was created by perfumer Jacques Polge. The top notes unfold a vibrant accord of Brazilian rosewood, coriander, cedar, and Sicilian mandarin; the heart reveals warm elegance with cinnamon, Damask rose, and carnation; while the base notes settle on a sophisticated foundation of sandalwood, tobacco, vanilla, leather, amber, and ambrette musk.
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Corazón
cinnamon
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- Positivo 84%
- Negativo 13%
- Neutral 3.6%
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Égoïste didn’t achieve the expected success upon launch and has become a cult fragrance praised worldwide. As a brief intro it was born to be sold exclusively in Chanel boutiques under the name ‘Bois Noir’ to an exclusive clientele. They decided to launch it to the public with an impactful name: Égoïste. In the USA it didn’t succeed and was relaunched as Égoïste Cologne Concentrée with double the sandalwood. Bois Noir and Égoïste are the same fragrance. I have the current version and the idea is to compare both. The codes are: 5522 engraved on the bottom of the box and manufactured in 1995 and 7103 from 2021. I have both applied to each hand and upon exiting the differences appear. In Égoïste 2021 the tangerine is gone and replaced by other sharper citrus notes. This disappears in a few minutes giving way to the perfume we already know. What surprises me most is that it still maintains its character and the overall spiced creamy and sandalwood profile it was born with. At the time it was very original based on sandalwood with damask rose excluded from men’s perfumes of the era. In Égoïste 2021 the sandalwood remains though it’s different; Polge varies the blend according to restrictions to maintain that creamy accord. Over the years the Mysore sandalwood disappeared and now Chanel calls it New Caledonia sandalwood. Overall the aroma opens very powerfully; I notice other citrus notes and perhaps it has lost some creaminess resulting in a more evident and sharp scent. It hasn’t lost strength; it’s very spiced the damask rose is still very present and the ambrette amber and vanilla base gives it that warm sensual dry-down. Cinnamon is always mentioned Chanel doesn’t name it but compounds recreating that smell do appear. The general impression is that the update hasn’t ruined it; Chanel doesn’t disappoint as confirmed by the last reformulation of Antaeus and fortunately it continues to do so with Égoïste. Although it’s an EDT the longevity remains excellent. The dry-down part is the best of the 2021 version: ambered vanilla without being sweet. Creamy oriental and spiced a unique blend for me. Only its Concentrée version surpasses it which is so hard to find where the sandalwood shows its quality and longevity. It has pleasantly surprised me and I’m glad to know that Chanel cares for its legacy. I definitely recommend this version.
I’ll start by saying I don’t regret the purchase plus it was hard to find in my city. Égoïste has a unique and original aroma; it’s one of my most noticeable and irreplaceable perfumes and I wouldn’t change it. However it won’t please everyone especially young women because it’s a mature fragrance (even though it doesn’t smell like an old man like others). It lacks the scent that most young girls love. Many have told me it reminds them of syrup or has a medicinal smell and it’s true; it has a slight sweetness that can remind you of some syrup you used to take as a child. My young friends weren’t fans either; they preferred Égoïste Platinum. The problem is that most of the youth prefers known commercial scents and aren’t used to this. Honestly I bought it based on comments on this forum (I already had the Platinum) and some YouTube videos; I was expecting a champagne or mysterious scent and if it has any of that it’s not the first thing that comes to most people’s minds. The first thing they tell me is that it smells like sweet syrup tangerine and sugar. It’s a GREAT perfume for both young and mature men. You can develop a great affection for it and if you know how to use it at the right moment you’ll stand out. It’s not for everyone. I’d give it a 7.5/10. I wouldn’t wear it all the time but I know there will be those who will love it and make it their favorite. It’s not a bad perfume it’s a great perfume. Should I recommend buying it? Of course! Although I’d invite you to try it first if you find it. If you’re not used to these aromas you can start with the Platinum which is lighter and more pleasant to most.
I wear it in winter or on cool summer nights those times when you need to throw on a duster coat. The wood mixed with a sweet floral is something I never wear when I have the salty sweat of summer days on me. This perfume is exceptional and makes you feel right at home when you wear it.
A friend forced me to buy it; she loves it. My first experience with this scent wasn’t indifference. I think no one could remain indifferent to this smell. It’s strong and consistent; after a few weeks it’s become an essential oil in my collection. I use it a couple of times a week when I go to work and I know it’ll last until late afternoon. I don’t use it in summer when the humidity takes over the city. A hug.
Chanel Chanel… what have we done to deserve you? You’re talking about Égoïste? Then everything we have of you is because we stole it. Tobacco I feel… not smoking tobacco but sweet as if it had macerated inside a sugar cane.
Excellent perfect and legendary. That’s what Égoïste is. It leaves no one indifferent and is ideal for corporate or gala settings. Enchanted leather blended with woods and a slight sweetness. Perfect for countering that beast of Bleu and Allure and their flankers. I tried a recent version that felt a bit watery but it did convey what it wanted to. I can’t even imagine the vintage in the rectangular bottle. Long life to this masterpiece.
Sublime. Masterpiece of perfumery. His Majesty The Egoïste. The best fragrance ever created. Nothing more to add.
Simply X2 with the review by #Hosicosensible period.
Smells like light tobacco from a cigarette. Very good.
Haha, the blasphemy irritates me. Nothing like Egoïste. Nothing.
There’s plenty of romantic poetry here hehe but hey try it before you buy. It smells of ambered wood and tobacco very vintage and for many it’s too loud. I don’t like it at all; it’s dizzying and sounds repulsive to girls aged 20 to 30. I tested it at a department store. If it’s your personal taste go for it.
Who buys Egoïste doesn’t do it by mistake looking for something fresh. No young person would buy it by mistake: it doesn’t interest them, perfumery doesn’t recommend it, they fall head over heels for Bleu or Allure HS before meeting the king, or it doesn’t show up on compliment lists. Egoïste is like La Santa Muerte. You don’t look for her, she looks for you. If she comes into your life, it’s not by chance. It’s not just for personal enjoyment nor repulsive. One can spray Kouros 15 times in summer and if you have the balls to pull it off, it works the same. If you’re a street guy who wears it, they’ll send you to hell. But if you’re a mature guy, well-dressed, with self-love, and you wear it, you’ll knock any woman up with a snap. It’s not dirty either. And even if it were, what’s wrong with that? Humanity only recently repudiates smells of dirt. When I smell my armpit and say ‘gross’, then I think ‘grosser is thinking that’s gross’. I also think ‘you’d be a shame to France’. If it was common, body odor, animal musks, rancid leathers, car oil, grease… what happened to us that we rejected our nature? There are no dirty things. Nor repulsive ones. It depends on the wearer. If you expect compliments for Egoïste, you’re screwed. But if you let Egoïste invade you and turn you into an EGOIST, you don’t care about showering, you wear vintage suits, Cuban chains with hair on your chest, and put women in their place, Egoïste will give you what you ask for. I generate this with respect. If you only use modern fragrances and have hard stigmata towards classic perfumery due to incomprehension, your comment isn’t valid here. Good art sometimes takes time to understand. I say this from the bottom of my heart. Blessings.
Of course, tastes are colors. It’s great that everyone expresses what they like, even when their argumentation lacks sense due to a lack of knowledge. Something that isn’t understood, but is respected because it’s their right. Even if it’s nonsense. Now, the issue I see is the lack of respect from a group of newcomers who detract from the site with off-topic comments, limited information, and a compulsive urge to convince. Not to mention deleted reviews. Saying Egoïste is ‘too vintage’ and that’s bad shows you’re out of touch. Vintage isn’t synonymous with negative. Calling it a ‘dirty, bohemian smell’ when it’s a reference of elegance shows the level of ignorance. What can you expect from those who wear fragrances based on what others like, not for themselves? That’s what you read when you like this world starting from One Million.
Comments are a dime a dozen, each person responsible for their own. It looks bad on whoever uses adjectives like ‘dirty bohemian type’ or ‘old man’, or emojis instead of words. What baffles me is that with 229 vs 94 votes, Egoïste reminds them of Andrés Croxatto Man. They aren’t similar, or at least they don’t seem so to me. It would be great if a reviewer could argue that. I’m making this request without any intent to contradict, just to understand. Thanks.
The best of Chanel. Full stop. I even like it more than Antaeus.
Good morning. It’s true that experience and other factors influence how we associate with fragrances. As they say, every nose is a world. For me, it’s hard to match Egoïste with Andrés Croxatto Man, though I understand everyone perceives things differently. What seems scandalous to me is that so many confuse it with Creed or Tom Ford. Sometimes I even get confused myself, but I wouldn’t mix tequila with rum. I’ve read those comparisons are just algorithms for advertising. With so much controversy, it’s hard to be certain. What is true: Egoïste is spectacular.
A timeless masterpiece! Among my favorites out of about 90 perfumes, Egoïste is in the top three. Amen.
Probably it seems that way due to the effervescent opening and aldehydes. Egoïste has a strange opening: aromatic from coriander, aldehydic, and slightly citrusy. They say Croxatto Man is more similar to the original Agua Brava by Puig. I don’t know that one, but the similarity must be around there. I assume a large part of noses are young and have broad or unrefined concepts. @svazquez7, greetings friend. Haven’t heard from you in a while. I support your point. Antaeus is a great perfume, one of the best cypresses out there today. It’s a common DNA in cypresses; old formulas from Polo, Bel Ami, Quorum, and Pour Lui have great similarity. It’s hard for me to think of a contemporary perfume to Egoïste that resembles it so much. Plus, it’s one of the things closest to a work of art in perfumery. Blessings.
Warm, sensual, intoxicating, elegant, and timeless. In my opinion, a true delight.
A pure icon! Not just of Chanel, but of perfumery as a whole. It’s elegant and unique, with no rival. It’s wonderful and one of the few reformulations that didn’t ruin it. I have a vintage bottle and a 2022 one; the performance varies a bit, but the scent is almost identical. It’s perfect, not lacking nor too much! To those who say it smells old, go wear Invictus, everyone has their taste.
Égoïste: Opening: A strong hit of coriander and cedar with a slight sweet citrus touch. Heart: The opening softens, giving way to spicy cinnamon and a timid rose note. Dry Down: Cinnamon stands out above all (creamy and woody thanks to sandalwood), and the rose blends with a tobacco-vanilla base. Projection and Longevity: Projects for about 4-5 hours and lasts between 10 and 12 hours. Conclusion: Spicy, woody, floral, and slightly sweet. It’s a fragrance whose opening can be scary if you haven’t tried it before (it can seem aggressive at first) because its cedar and coriander opening is rough and hard. However, it mellows after 10-15 minutes to give way to cinnamon and rose, which blend into sandalwood, tobacco, and vanilla. Although the final dry down is intoxicating and sweet, I don’t see problems in wearing it in summer (maybe better at night). This singular and delicious fragrance didn’t have much success in the US; in fact, it was despised, so Chanel launched Égoïste Platinum (a green fragrance sharing base notes with its older sister), much more adapted to American tastes. In my opinion, this is the best male fragrance from Chanel alongside Bleu EDT, so I recommend buying it. Although its scent might not be for newcomers to the perfume world, it is a solid and elegant option for anyone seeking niche quality at a reasonable price.
Here it is. I don’t know why I feel something velvety, probably the blend of clove, cinnamon, and sandalwood. What a beautiful fragrance; I don’t feel it’s masculine, although I ditched that mental jacket a long time ago. In the dry down, leather emerges without the sandalwood diluting. This is the fragrance I want in my life.
Guys, short version. If they launched this in 2025, they’d put it in a JPG bottle, call it ‘JPG Egoïste,’ give it to influencers aged 19 to 24, and it would be top-selling for seven years in a row; they’d see girls that age starting to like it. It can smell vintage, like dressing in old money style (a trend that’s strong right now). Fashion, scents, haircuts, etc., are cyclical. This fragrance is timeless, unique, complex (in a good way), and irreplaceable. If it were relaunched with the right marketing, it wouldn’t have a single dislike. Slightly sweet, spiced, sophisticated… Smells old? You don’t understand anything.
Timeless masterpiece.
I just dove into this world of perfumes and reviews. There are experts who’ve already said everything, but I have something to add: imagine going to a business meeting where you’re playing to win or lose. You need to show you’re there, firm, and 100% convinced, without letting yourself be swept away: EGOISTE must go with you. AUTHORITY WITH IMPACT.
I’m not fully convinced; it looks feminine to me. A sweet, slightly earthy, fruity scent. Anyway, I’m not disgusted, but it’s not my type.
This perfume is amazing, and if you already know that, no need to keep reading. They say every nose is a world; I’d add that the meaning we attach to wearing perfume varies hugely between people. I love scents, and since I was a teenager, for me, putting on perfume was a personal pleasure ritual; though when I started getting interested in love, I dreamed that someone I was intimate with would identify certain aromas with me. But that’s one thing, and fantasizing that a perfume has the effect of the Pied Piper attracting women is another level of delirium. Why am I writing this? Because obsessing over whether a perfume floods the room, if it’s ‘in style,’ or if I subjectively think it’ll make someone lose their mind sexually seems trivial. I won’t describe Egoïste’s virtues here; there are many experts who can do that better. Deep down, you know you don’t need to read anyone to try Egoïste a couple of times if you haven’t yet, enjoy it, and expand your olfactory culture. You’ll decide if you feel like smelling like that or not. Finally, a note to be more honest with yourselves and critical of certain reviewers: in my entire life, I’ve never heard a woman say or even hint that she kissed anyone because of their perfume. Complimenting someone because you like their scent doesn’t mean that person will like you back. It doesn’t work that way, and you know it. Stop searching for a magic wand to attract people because it doesn’t exist. Choose what you like, embody your personality, feel good using it, it will give you pleasure and confidence, and you’ll feel a bit happier. Maybe that extra happiness you radiate will make you even more likable to your loved ones. Cheers.
This is BY FAR the most niche fragrance you can find in a regular perfume store today. Of course, and forgive the expression… Jacques Polge pulled a fast one just 35 years ago. And remember: Égoïste isn’t chosen, Égoïste chooses you.
This is my favorite perfume. I love that talc-like tone wrapped in citrusy top notes, a sensual sweetness, a sharp cinnamon, and an olive note that’s the cherry on top. It feels classic, elegant, and present without being old-man-ish or too serious. Unlike Antaeus or Pour Monsieur, this gem is more youthful—perfect for a young adult, ideal for 30s or maybe even 25s if you have an irreverent yet elegant attitude. If I had to pick a historical figure, it would be Alexander the Great: that aura of youthful authority, unrestrained and bold, ready to conquer. Unfortunately, based on what I’ve read, the reformulation has reduced its potency. Still, it’s very pleasant and unique. The vintage fragrance world, full of eternal masterpieces, reflects an era where brands weren’t afraid to take risks, contrasting sharply with today’s trends. I tested it an hour ago, then tried CH’s 212 VIP Black. What a contrast. It’s all about taste, but nowadays you can find 100 perfumes similar to VIP Black, but at most a handful will be as original and standout as Egoïste.
I don’t consider myself a big expert, but of what I’ve tried, it’s simply the best, surpassing many niche fragrances.
I always say that perfume is your personality in its purest form, and this one confirms it 100%. At first, you only smell strong spices and orange, right up in your nose. Then the red flowers, wood, and cinnamon come out. It’s a unique scent that makes everyone notice you because of that huge trail. If you wear it with the right mood, it’s super versatile and I’ve gotten a ton of compliments. The projection and 8-hour longevity are top-notch.
Tested with one spray on skin. It was my dad’s fragrance years ago; he talked about it a lot and said it marked him more than any other. After passing through the mall, I put it on. It smells like a bygone era, with hints of cinnamon, amber, and vanilla; at first, it seems invasive, but it settles into perfect balance. I don’t see it for young people. It’s versatile, elegant, sophisticated, and has a rich scent, but I’d only wear it for formal events.
Chanel Egoïste isn’t a perfume; it’s a dark whisper unfolding on the skin like a forbidden secret. A citrusy, sweet mandarin opening that seems innocent but soon reveals its intent. The tonka emerges warm and enveloping, embraced by a delicately burning cinnamon, while freshly cut woods whisper their rawness. The fragrance doesn’t stop: a fragile yet unsettling rose appears, wrapped in leather and withered flowers under a decadent twilight. Each note blends and darkens to prepare the Moroccan musk: seductive, sticky, and addictive, clinging to the skin and leaving a trail of desire. The amber base, warm and intoxicating, prolongs this obsession. Egoïste isn’t just worn; it’s lived and remembered. It stays on the skin like an extinguished cigarette mixed with the intimacy of damp skin: a dark, humid, close vestige that provokes and won’t be forgotten. Wearing it is like walking down a shadowy corridor at night: sensual, provocative, and impossible to ignore. Every hour is a silent pact between skin and fragrance. Congratulations, master.
The Emperor Egoiste. All other fragrances can only kneel before His Majesty. The best fragrance ever created.
It smells like varnish to me, and the dry-down seems quite disgusting, like excrement.
I didn’t look for this perfume because of its fame, but because on Fragrantica I saw it combines vanilla, leather, and tobacco—my favorite notes. Plus, I hadn’t tried anything from the 90s, which surprised me. The opening is a punch of rough cinnamon, not a dessert, but hewn wood struck by an oxidized axe. Dark coriander, a subtle acidic citrus, and that woody cinnamon remind me of clove and my dad’s Avon Black Suede. I don’t like it that much; it gives me nostalgia. But the evolution is what I love: as the spices fade, a delicate, elegant rose appears that rounds everything out and sweetens slightly, almost imperceptibly. The tobacco and leather get lost under the spices; I only enjoy them close to the skin. It’s hard for me to say this about a Jacques Polge fragrance; I miss balance. It seems like it arrived late to the 80s. It has a strong personality and goes without asking for apologies; sometimes it overwhelms me. It’s super masculine, elegant, and distinct; if I see someone wearing it, I understand why. I’m glad I ordered it because it broadened my horizons. I’ll enjoy its depth and dry-down, though I doubt I’ll use it much. Lasts 6-8 hours. A better perfume than my taste reflects.
I don’t know why I didn’t try it sooner; they say it’s the father of Allure Homme. Spices, resins, woods, musk, and a sweet touch. Ebony wood, cinnamon, tobacco, vanilla, leather, clove, rose, and pepper. Chanel Egoiste is an elegant, mature classic for adult men. It has good quality and, unlike the Antaeus version, I think it maintained its oil concentration; it feels dense from the start. It doesn’t evolve much; it’s the same scent from beginning to end. Worth it, but test before buying. It’s not Chanel’s best, but it’s in the top 5. Average performance, lasts about 3 hours on skin and paper before settling into a personal scent. I imagine walking through a classic Spanish hotel at night with this, rustic yet refined. I think it should be an EDP; the essence is listed third in the ingredients, so I estimate it has around 12% oil. Very masculine at first, then it leans unisex without actually being so.
This fragrance is meant to stand out, as its name ‘Egoiste’ suggests, to overshadow everyone else. I imagine it with its own radiance. It has great projection, is elegant, citrusy, with a soft and rich base. It’s versatile: for events or daily wear (even to the gym with 1-2 sprays). The opening is strong and bold (you really feel the mandarin), but it fades in intensity gradually without losing projection or longevity. It lingers on clothes until the next day. Good fragrance.
Egoiste on my skin is a harmonious chaos: cold, sweet, floral, and powdery all at once. The notes fight for dominance but ultimately share the spotlight. It’s masculine with a vintage touch, versatile, and elegant. Its fame is well-earned, not for the brand, but for how it smells. You really need to test it on skin to understand it.
At first, it smells like alcohol—I bought it blindly—but the evolution is brutal. You move from alcohol to sweetness, and the dry-down is the best part: incredible longevity. The next day in the shower, I finally understood the name; it’s a classic.