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sweallyGelp – :
I did not expect such a close iteration of Guerlain EDC Imperiale.
Less zesty, more leafy, more white-musky in the drydown than the Guerlain, and with a touch of fougere-like note that connects to Pour Monsieur. Just to be clear, all the comparisons are quite subtle.
Good news is that Chanel EDC lasts a bit longer, around one hour, while Guerlain EDC just about half an hour.
Rating: 7.5/10
Danehalbuvnht – :
Light and fresh as expected. Citruses and lavender remind me of Pour Monsieur. A lot.
Mevnr090InsuffBooni – :
As an ardent lover of citrus, florals and aromatic herbal notes, I’ve tried a good many eaux de cologne. And Chanel’s is among the best.
The neroli note here is simply stunning. Light, green, floral and perfectly bolstered by citrus juice and leaves, it is clearly the star of the show. There’s more than a passing resemblance to that most famous of colognes, 4711, but Chanel’s quality and execution is so many notches higher. I’d dare say it comes close to challenging Guerlain’s Eau de Cologne Imperiale as the ultimate scent in this genre. Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino is childish lolly water compared with this.
Anyone tempted by Chanel’s new Eaux line should try this first. This one knocks all three out of the park.
Do I love it? Yes. Is it far too pricey? Yes. Do I want a full bottle? Absolutely.
.mal1993. – :
You could spend the money on this, or just suck on some lemon drops.
vasurko22 – :
I like this one very much. Of course, it does not last long, but longevity is not what you expect from the EDC concentration.
Initial notes are sour with a slight citrusy bitterness, they go away in a couple of minutes.
What remains is a very comforting, warm scent, petitgrain and spices. Also, spices are not prickly here, just delicate and warm.
And thanks God, I do not smell much of musk here, unlike in Boy, where musk is all that lingers on your skin, dirty and suffocating.
For me, it is a scent of a clean skin, after a herbal bath. I got the associations with fresh jersey shirts. I would love my husband to smell like this, but he seems to be complete anosmic to this gorgeous drydown:)
74DIMON – :
I’m dying to own this. IMO it has perfected what so many of the other fragrances that smell a lot like it have tried to do, but left me wanting. It’s so high spirited and positive. It has the energy of a summer morning in a place where you can glimpse a bit of green, but not feel isolated from others. It conjures for me the same sensation as endorphins after a jog, when you’re winding down a bit but still feel that fresh uplifted feeling.
A big thing for me that this achieves too, where others fail, is that it is never too sour, even in the first instant. It’s very smooth and doesn’t need to mask a synthetic chemical smell.
I came here to read reviews in a lame effort to find some encouragement about the lasting power and dollar value. Can’t say I’m finding that lol… but I don’t know if I can resist this one. I just hope I don’t feel like a fool everytime this one reaches the 2 hour mark.
AdamDHreee – :
A classic ‘Eau De Cologne’ that you’ve seen 100’s of times before (citrus top, white floral middle, woody/musky base). Not very original, but the description says it’s based off the version that was introduced in 1924, so I guess there’s been at least 90 years of similar fragrances that have subsequently been released. It’s pleasant, but very expensive for what it is.
Titanplatinum – :
theres warmth in this fragrance that makes this suitable for evening wear as well, making it a signature scent worthy. a classy one from chanel
jinxtvvbxc – :
Very citrussy on first impression and i didnt feel like continuing to test this further.
It didnt have that quality that i would have expected for a Chanel Exclusive.
This is nothing like the No 5 cologne nor like No 5 L’eau.
rat554intitytek – :
Citrus. For 15 minutes. That’s all.
msq960Bessinepome – :
If you want to smell Eau de Cologne and appreciate it, don’t expect it to a.) last ages on the skin or b.) be incredibly original.
I’ve seen this compared to Neroli Portifino and 4711. Neither comparison is unwarranted, as both were either one of the original colognes or a loving nod to the Eau de Cologne genre. See also Cologne of Love by Les Couvent des Minimes. and Cologne Imperiale by Guerlain
At a stretch, if you’re a longevity hunter, you can get two hours from this. For the sake of being travel friendly, it’d be much more wise to carry this around as a 75mL bottle. It’s clear that if you’re buying this, for the price its set at, money is nothing to worry about.
Buy this if you go for the more dry colognes, rather than the sugary sweet ones and if you’re an ingredient quality obsessive. On neither count will Eau de Cologne disappoint you. If you don’t care too much about the above points, any of the ‘Like this scent’ suggestions will do you well.
drongo – :
thia is super light. u could bath in it and still wont offend anyone. good thing i bought d 200mls bottle so i can use it deliberately
goz215speagoessenda – :
I’m a huge fan of Eau de Cologne Imperiale by Guerlain, so I was excited to get a sample of this. I would put the Chanel on that same level. Really pleasant, soft and refreshing. To me this is totally unisex. It smells a lot like …. Fruit Loops!
The other 2 traditional style colognes I’ve tried (Parfums Berdoues 1902 Naturelle and 4711) are decent too, but a little harsher than the Guerlain and Chanel. Overall, I still prefer the Guerlain, plus it’s not nearly as expensive as the Chanel.
achieraAmarne – :
Absolutely beautiful! The perfect Citrus!
I love this! I did not expect longevity (got 3 hours of stuff others could smell near me) and about 2 hours of a lovely skin-scent. Perfect summer scent, non-offensive, easy to wear, and probably the freshest scent I own, and that includes TF’s Neroli Portofino (I get great longevity and projection with it).
If anyone has a pipe-dream that an EDC should have a fabled longevity or projection, I’d invite you to revisit the definition.
I believe to enjoy this to its fullest, one should carry a small decant with them and spray without fear of offending the masses frequently and for the sheer love of refreshment on hot summer days!
NedDartuZIB – :
Chanel’s 1924 Eau de Cologne is the simplest most casual most citrusy out of all the Chanel fragrances. This is a beautiful and fresh zesty summer time scent. I find it quite aromatic and green, orange flavored, not very floral, vanilla-scented and a bit musky. This has a shorter life than most Chanel perfumes I’ve worn. It seems to be made for a light application in humid or hot weather. It reminds me of Italian villas and orangeries, Capri, Tuscany and Bergamo, the home of the bergamot orange that is used so frequently in perfumery. It’s quite beautiful although by today’s standards a unisex cologne for both men and women to wear. It’s heavy on the citrus and greenery so it does suit a male who wears citrus based colognes. No florals here so it’s not at all feminine and dainty, nor too sweet or flowery, powdery, soapy. It’s marketed for women but it must have been something a man in ’24 wore to the beach or a vacation with his girlfriend fiancée or wife. We must keep in mind that Chanel herself was rather “unisex” in her attire and in her younger days was even inclined to wear men’s suits and pants. This fragrance captures the freshness of summer and youth. It’s glorious orange.
The first spritz is a burst of citrus scents coming from left and right. All the classic citrus top notes of such frags as Calvin Klein CK One, Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, Maurer & Wirtz 4711 & Tosca and Chanel’s own Pour Monsieur as well as Guerlain’s Shalimar and Habit Rouge. It’s also reminiscent of both Acqua di Parma Colonia and Colonia di Santa Maria Novella. The neroli is front and center. A gorgeous and fragrant neroli flower. There’s also bergamot oil extract, mandarin peels, lemon peels and a lot of orange. This is rather pleasant and never does feel like you’re drowning in orange juice. A lot of citric notes but not overwhelming in the least. The freshness is intoxicating.
The citrus is the dominant accord and it lasts a long time but eventually it turns into a musky and vanilla scent. The musk and vanilla are well paired and balanced. This is a vanilla with tonka that smells just a tad like Shalimar or Habit Rouge. Very classy vanilla, dark and not too sweet. With the absence of such flowers as rose, jasmine, iris and or geranium, this is not a feminine floral fragrance. Also missing are aldehydes, which are replaced by citrus. So it’s unisex or a very easy to wear skin freshner and body oil for women who want to smell of sweet citrus. The images it brings are sunsets and beaches, the Italian countryside and the cliffs of Capri. Also makes me want to go sailing on a yacht.
Oh that lemon is so much like a breeze of citrus. Heavenly. I don’t like to wear this except for in the summer time or spring time but I do love it and always look forward to the season when I can wear it. Highly recommended as a Chanel starter perfume, for citrus lovers and for men and women of any age. If a child wears this, apply with a light touch. It’s really as juvenile as CK One which can be worn by boys.
Rantteeta – :
Smells very similar to Neroli Portofino in the opening, however as the drydown progresses I notice it is a bit softer and more feminine than NP is. No doubt the neroli in this is very noticeable but it’s what makes it smell so fresh and clean. Both are terrific for hot days so I think prospective buyers should test them both and see which they prefer. The Chanel as expensive as it is, is probably slightly better value than the Tom Ford.
Make sure you have an atomiser with you as it lasts about 2-3 hours.
rage – :
Almost identical to Annick Goutal Eau Hadrien but fuller and brighter. I love Eau Hadrien but it has no staying power and this does. I love that Chanel EDC stays in that sharp crisp citrus throughout the day. If you like a pure citrus this is the one.
саша 21 – :
Fragrance Review For Chanel Eau De Cologne
Les Exclusifs De Chanel
Top Notes
Citrus Bergamot Lemon Green Notes
Middle Notes
Neroli Petitgrain Spices
Base Notes
Tonka Musk
*Formulated by Jacques Polge, the modern master of classic fragrances
Eau de Cologne de Chanel is meant to recreate the scent of the original cologne from 1924. It’s a fresh citrus and green aroma. It smells a lot like lemongrass and neroli. This is a sharp pungent lemony perfume, almost like Royal Lyme which was the fragrance that Joan Crawford wore all the time during the day. This was probably worn by women as a day-to-day skin freshner. It’s not a toilet water or eau de toilette but it serves the same purpose. It’s not meant to be a statement fragrance, it’s not glamorous or sultry/Oriental, not a powdery boudoir scent, and not a civet. It has a lighter texture and does not last long, even for a Chanel. One has to continuously spritz it on to freshen up with it. Take it with you to work, or anywhere throughout your day during the hot months in hot or humid weather.
It’s a summer fragrance of citrus and not unlike Florida Water by Murray and Lanman or 4711 Cologne by Maurer & Wirtz. It’s also reminiscent of Acqua di Colonia by Santa Maria Novella. The dominant note is the citrus/citronella. The chemical notes in this scent are all citrus-based: neroli, lemon, bergamot orange, and petitgrain all goes back to the scent of citrus. The neroli is delightful and provides a greenery to it. There is a smell of grass and leaves but not at all like Chanel No 19. It’s a lighter softer lawn.
The dry down is pure vanilla extract in the form Tonka bean. The Tonka/vanillin is also lemon-scented and like a lemon pie with vanilla cream. It’s delicious and even a bit sweet. However because of the big green notes and the musk which develops and forms the dry down, the fragrance is unisex and can be worn by both ladies and gentlemen. At the time of it’s release it was most likely worn by both sexes. This would not have been a ladies’ perfume on a dresser table in front of the vanity mirror. It would have been a cologne that was in the bathroom where anyone could pick it up and splash it on.
This is a very easy to wear scent nowadays. It does not have any floral notes, nor does it have gourmand scents unless you count the Tonka as being gourmand-vanilla. There are no woods, no patchouli and no other fruit scents. It is not aquatic nor even aldehydic. It’s just lemon/lemongrass/neroli citrus with vanilla. Though not linear, it does not take forever to develop. It’s fresh and aromatic, and wonderful.
I am wearing this beauty during Paris Fashion Week in the day time when the air conditioned buildings push up the aroma. I’ve already received compliments. On others I smell a lot of other floral fragrances and powdery scents but not this. It’s amazing!
jotysehyry – :
It is said that eau de cologne structure is found in the DNA of the inhabitants of Europe, except perhaps those who live in the extreme north, but after extensive research, I can say that there it is not any cologne, but this Eau de Cologne .
How many citrus base perfumes are in the market so few are to be based on quality ingredients that have refined architecture too; for example, in Guerlain portfolio are found several offers, but all are outdated, and some can easy be characterized as museum pieces while the minimalism that Hermes has long abused of it I don’t find it refined at all.
Eau de Cologne is not only one of that category, but it is by far the best cologne ever created. Traditionally “aqua de colonia” were intended exclusively to men, but Jacques Polge put in this magic potion a small dose of floral scent that softened it a little, so Chanel Eau de Cologne can be considered without doubt as “unisex” (anyway, if Eau de Cologne is a female fragrance and “Boy” is unisex, I am Santa Claus).
Fragrance 10/10
Projection Medium-Low
Longevity 6 h
gorunuch83 – :
Chanel’s take on the classic “Eau de Cologne” smell rivals Creed Pure White Cologne, what I previously believed to be the best on the market. Whereas Pure White Cologne is very bright, Chanel Eau de Cologne is not excessively bright at the opening, but more balanced, arguably. Some might reasonably see this as a downside—after all, the EDC scents aren’t long-lasting, so shouldn’t they be as top-heavy as possible? I’d argue that there’s some value in enjoying an EDC scent like Chanel’s that is mild and reserved throughout its rather limited lifespan. It consists of a bergamot-dominated citrus mix at the top, with a very slight use of tonka to sweeten it at the bottom. There’s hardly any neroli soapiness here despite it being a listed note–I mainly get the bergamusk mix.
Unsurprisingly an ill performer, Eau de Cologne does not project for very long and is more or less a skin scent within an hour of wearing, but this is almost to be expected. Even the Atelier “Pure Perfume” colognes certainly do not last as much as their high concentration might lead one to believe.
Now Creed’s is one of expensive EDCs out there, at $745 for 250ml in its large Royal Exclusives atomizer size (and this price is soon to increase to over $1,000 for 250ml), or (at the Creed Boutique only) $250 for 30ml. Unsurprisingly, many like myself opt for a split of the Creed, but to Chanel’s credit, theirs is priced more reasonably at the standard Les Exclusifs pricing of $160 for 75ml or 200ml for $280, and one might actually consider the larger size given that the juice is a lot weaker than, say, Coromandel or Cuir de Russie, and that’s the downside: Chanel has still created a weak EDC and priced it in the same class as excellent-performing scents, so one might still find it difficult to stomach the purchase. After all, Dior has a very agreeable Dior Homme Eau De Cologne out there, and there are endless other options like 4711, Guerlain Imperial, etc. that similarly do the job. I’d suggest at least trying this in case it becomes an instant favorite, and maybe you’ll see fit to splurge for it. It’s an excellent scent but I’d need to give it more wearings before I determine if it’s bottle-worthy.
8 out of 10
vovanch – :
I have wondered, for a very long time, whether conscientious people are born that way or become it over time and how closely does conscientiousness tie into true intelligence. I have met countless self-proclaimed/assumed geniuses but the vast majority of them have been rude, self-serving, filthy, and all around oblivious to everything except the few things they’re good at…it has always made me wonder. I also find conscientiousness incredibly attractive – the ability to recognize the needs of someone else across many situations, without being explicitly informed, is quite attractive and, I wholeheartedly believe, truly intelligent. That’s just my take on it…Anyways, it is another warm day and I am being compelled to wear something I wouldn’t have ever owned if it weren’t for a dear friend sharing her collection – Chanel Les Exclusifs Eau De Cologne!
This is probably the best Eau de Cologne I have tried – and it better be at this price point! One advantage this has over the other, cheaper EdC fumes is that it actually lasts 8+ hours on my skin without applying heavily to start! To open, this fume produces an absolutely gorgeous citric accord mixed with a very powerful and woody petitgrain note. The citruses are a bit on the sweet side and it does take time for the sugar to burn off, but once it does the fume transitions (slightly) to a slightly peppery neroli and petitgrain backed by by very soft and clean white musk. This is essentially the rest of the rude – the fume subtly shifts between the green floral aspects of neroli and petitgrain and the soft warmth of the white musk. Simple yet perfect for spring and summer outings…and it never hurts to inform people you are wearing Chanel! I hope all of you have a beautiful day and think about someone else for a bit – you might even enjoy it!
Day 40 – Conscientiousness
Listening to: Radiohead – Videotape
SergeiDanilenko – :
A necessary condition for a good cologne is for it to delineate and incite pep. A vivacious work that engages and performs. There too is beauty in balance, and even such a highly pitched fragrance requires echoes of softness and variations in texture. Citrus is sharp; pointing with a delightfully bracing quality. Alone, that gives us one dimension. Take plushness, take a surprising richness in both smell and texture, and receive a new dimension. These facets, akin to whisky, to wine, and to artwork, translate smell into perfume. Smell is singular. Perfume is intriguing. Delightfully multidimensional.
It seems counterintuitive to talk about dimension when it comes to usually singular cologne, but the Chanel Eau has variance. Wonderful layers of colour and assorted densities. This is a luxury product – not by virtue of the fact that it comes from a venerable house, but as a result of distinction: careful, classical elegance in sublime attunement. There is citrus, for instance, characteristically pushing but unusually soft, not sharp. There is balance: a balance splendidly well done that it begins to detail new facets and dimensions; both illusionary and ingenious.
Expect uplift immediately with a delicate edge. Do not expect an intensity like the firm, persistent bubbles of Champagne – but a soft bubbling that tangs and twirls around.
The opening is lead only just by lemon, with an otherwise imperceptibly fused mixture of tantalising hesperdics: bergamot, orange, and lime are a given. Yet, whilst the notes are a given, their effect is not. Instead of sharpness we get something just beyond bluntness. A tart, pastel hue that has a feeling of softness – surprising texture in what should be so expectedly familiar.
With the citrus note’s characteristic acidity at the top, a wood-toned crunch from the use of petitgrain, and neroli’s floral bitter quality, balance is achieved. From citrus melded with bitter, an effect is achieved of soft elegance with perpetual refreshment. A herbal, delightfully green (in a naturalistic manner) leafy charge adding tonic-like properties: instillations of glee, resplendency, liveliness … Near narcotic in its beauty. All a given.
With a high quality musk fixative, clean yet animalic, Chanel’s Eau de Cologne has delicious sensuality lying somewhere in-between steam iron clean and spicy with balsamic tinges. For a cologne to incite a unique sensuality with a paradoxical grace is truly remarkable. To further push this with perpetual freshness, and a buttery effect of wholesomeness on the wearer, whilst forever retaining the concurrency of its instant top-down structure is olfactory masterwork. A balance so fine it is akin to precision engineering. A balance done so well that all of its individual parts, in harmony, create effects that transcend the perfume wearing experience to one of intellect, reason, and across different sense organs.
Turn the Chanel Eau de Cologne on its head, and get a lightly spiced and balsamic fragrance invigorated with citruses melded imperceptibly with the softest white musk. From all angles, Chanel’s Eau de Cologne is impeccably constructed.
For the classicism of the eau de cologne genre to be respected and reiterated, modernised covertly, and then of course tease you when it disappears after it had lived on the skin for a short juncture (but just enough!) – naturally, this Eau de Cologne is worthy of the upmost praise.
RedDeVi1 – :
It’s such a lovely cologne. Smells really fresh, sharp, leafy, and slightly bitter. Reminds me of orange (or lemon) leaf when you crack it between your fingers. It’s like being in an orange garden in the spring. Although it’s a bit monotonous, I don’t mind it at all (^^,)
джохан – :
I find this smells like an intentional dupe of Guerlain’s Cologne Imperiale, they both have a subtly sweet and fruitier edge than 4711, which is more straightforward and soapy. Guerlain and Chanel do this sort of polite sparring; it’s a compliment to Guerlain in this case, which remains more affordable and just as nice.
Lekvaz1 – :
The definitive cologne, highest quality ingredients. Try partially on clothes because I know I can still smell it there the next day. Safely unisex.
nzg871speagoessenda – :
Sorry but I add a comment … in the Eau d Hedrien style… NOT FOR WOMAN ONLY … because smells as classic summer citric and smoothy cologne … Gorgeous!
fldsa – :
get sweet meyer lemon, lime/citrus, and ‘green’ up front. also lots of fresh bergamot and a pleasant soapiness. perfect for a sunny day.
problem is:
as nice as it is – it just doesn’t last at all and doesn’t project at all. i had to use 6x what i usually apply to get much of anything and within a few MINUTES its all but gone. :/
kamaeva – :
Wearing this today from a sample I got in the Chanel New Bond a month ago when i was visiting London… it is nice but to me don’t justify the asking price.
Its a very well executed citrus fragrance but there is the end for me… longevity is ok for a citrus based frag but silage is poor… at least on my skin.
I rather spend my money on something else.
polis1995 – :
Just contacted the Chanel Boutique. They do not sell this in 400ml none of the Les Exclusifs are sold in 400ml. Typo in description or … ?
hqtnkjqelw – :
Another perfect piece among Chanel Exclusifs.
If I were to have one and only cologne- this would be it, tradition in perfection. Classy, effortless quality.
HeediajaG – :
I find this to be very masculine. Bitter soapy fresh notes. Please note, I tested this on a card, It might be better on the skin.
tukkiss – :
One of my two favourites and amazing masterpieces by Les Exclusifis Chanel …
A really truely definitely Eau de Cologne … fresh,clean, cleary, misty, lemonade, a summerly bright and little spice wather . . . in the Allure Cologne style . . .
slik13 – :
Chanel’s Eau de Cologne is my favorite of it’s genre. Reviewing the scent pyramid, I’m surprised that I don’t see two notes listed: aldehydes and iris.
To my nose, the opening is an amazingly fizzy lemon and aldehyde combination and I agree with the opinion below that likened this to the smell of Sprite. As the scent wears,the fizziness fades and the heart reveals a crisp bergamot and very green petit grain note.
After 2 hours or so, I am left with an exquisite base note of warm, fatty musk and iris that smells luxurious and lipstick-like. At this stage there is almost no projection beyond 3 or 4 inches from the skin and all the citrus has burned off. This base note is actually the best part to me, though the entire composition is lovely. I could live in this basenote, this is what I had hoped 28 La Pausa would smell like at the base rather than the irritating leathery vetiver. This base lasts on my skin for approximately 4 hours after it appears giving the whole scent an impressive 6 hours for an Eau.
Full bottle worthy for my sensibilities.
ymu569Negeltzex – :
Chanel Eau de Cologne opened up like Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta, and I was getting ready for it to go masculine and soapy on me. To my relieve, it didn’t. The smell is very gender neutral and you get the same scent from the beginning to the end!
Chanel Eau de Cologne is a clean & simple (without any strange vintage notes), aromatic lemon-bergamot mix. It has linier, minimalist feel to it. It stayed on my skin for about 4 hours, and I am super impressed that the smell never changed!
Also, this cologne reminds me of Le Labo Bergamote 22, but Chanel Eau de Cologne is lighter version of Le Labo.
agat2 – :
I approached Chanel’s Eau de Cologne for the first time in much the same frame of mind as many others here: eau de Cologne is eau de Cologne, so Chanel’s version can’t be that exceptional, surely. I tested it one summer’s day a while ago; I thought it rather nice; I made a mental note to try it again sometime. I sampled many other eaux de Cologne, and even nearly bought a few. But the Chanel kept calling, quietly but persistently, and I realised that without me even knowing, it had made a profound impression on my olfactory memory. Earlier this year I was lucky enough to be given a sample of it from a Chanel counter, and so I was able to revisit it at my leisure. Having managed to get my hands on such a rarity as a Chanel sample, somewhat paradoxically I knew after only one day’s wearing that a full bottle was in my near future. Chanel’s Cologne is truly wonderful stuff.
As one would expect, Chanel’s Eau de Cologne opens with citrus. It’s a bright, tangy cloud of fruit, with no single variety dominating – it’s an elegantly revolving waltz of lime, lemon, bergamot and orange, and the overall effect is tart but not too tart, sweet but not too sweet. After these initial notes have begun to settle there are still elements of the other fruits’ juice and zest remaining, but to me the heart of the fragrance is all about the orange, and not just néroli and petitgrain: there is the actual greenness of the leaves, the bitterness of the peel, the succulence of the flesh and the sweetness of the juice, still moving in complete harmony. As Cologne dries down to its base, a beautiful, orange-tinged musk starts to soar above the composition, rich and lush, definitely fresh, noticeably starchy. It’s as if somebody has sprayed a shirt with sweet orange water and then steam-ironed it. However, laundry-clean the shirt is not: the blend of sophisticated musks and subtle spices suggests it has been gently worn even if it is still perfectly presentable. The delectable drydown persists unusually well especially for this genre, and in fact this fragrance’s longevity and sillage are far better than one would expect. Whenever I wear Cologne it is always still noticeable the next morning, and the bright musk persists even after showering.
So returning to the question of what makes Chanel’s particular Eau de Cologne so special, I think it’s a combination of two things. Firstly there is synergy: this juice is made from top-quality ingredients, but even so it is considerably greater than the sum of its parts – such a beautiful harmony is created that it starts to resonate from within and take on a life of its own. Secondly there is exquisite balance: Cologne inhabits the Goldilocks zone between refreshingly sharp and mouth-wateringly sweet, and between the crisply fresh and the comfortingly human; and remarkably it manages this from beginning to end. This fragrance moves me, it delights me, it makes me happier than just a smell ought to be able to. It is cologne perfection, a stunningly gorgeous and original example of this seemingly exhausted genre.
Patok-or – :
Right after spritzing, Chanel Eau de Cologne reminds me a lot of 7 Up or Sprite.
It’s all bubbly, effervescent lemon/lime, but rather than traditional clean, soap bubbles, these are more reminiscent of those found in carbonated drinks. Aldehydes?
At any rate, it’s really yummy and divine.
As it begins to dry down, the “sparkle” subsides a bit revealing a slight creaminess, which gives the impression of putting a scoop of ice cream into the soda.
The smell is also reminiscent of ice tea.
A lemon flavored, green tea.
It’s a bit like Bel Respiro + citrus at this point, as Bel Respiro is very green tea like to me.
The peaceful and happy images Eau de Cologne conjures in my mind is part of it’s greatness.
It takes me to smooth, seashore cliffs with the vast, “greenish” blue ocean as my only view.
The entire day I’ll be laying there basking in the golden sunshine, worshipping every single ray.
As the sun sets in the horizon, the ocean turns into warm, yellow gold.
I close my eyes, and all that’s audible is the ocean waves hitting the rocks below, the cooling breeze and a choir of seagulls in the distance.
All of my previous aches and pains is now nothing but a distant memory.
When the rainy clouds once more threaten, Eau de Cologne will have the sun come out again, forcing the despair to leave, and when the weather is too hot and anything else would be nauseating, it picks me right up and leaves me feeling refreshed and cheerful.
Summed up:
Eau de Cologne Reminds me of Allure Homme Sport and Cologne Blache, although I must say, I HIGHLY preffer Les Exclusifs Eau de Cologne.
By far the best summer option by the house of Chanel.
A joyous and versatile, unisex cologne for all to wear any time, any place throughout the summer!
Lemon/lime soda, ice tea and soft, sweet rays of sun.
Not a terribly complex one, but the perfect all-rounder for me.
Lasting power is absolutely decent for this type of scent, usually staying somewhere between 8-10 hours on me.
It’s sillage is fittingly intimate, it radiates mildly within an arms lenght.
A flawless, lazy summer vacation in a bottle!
Karramba – :
This just smells so good.
It is the classic Eau de Cologne. Very citrus and less soapy than I expected.
The best? It’s is possible … but …. is it worth the price? … Honestly, I’m not sure. A little simple and a little boring. Too light and classic.
Longevity is low (took over 4 hours maximum, and tooooo light)
It’s a very close to the skin scent.
Very hard for me, I’m still not sure if it’s worth it or not.
scent: 7.5/10
longevity: 3/10
sillage: 1/10
stason-2056 – :
for this, my husband (who hates to go shopping) makes unpredictable excursions to where they sell “les exclusifs” and behaves a bit like a drug addict.
this is strange! but fun..I love it too. by the way: it’s easily unisex;-)
gjh820Unlogrere – :
When I first sprayed this I felt a bit of a let down, it was the typical classic citrus cologne smell and I already have several because I am quite fond of that scent. It isn’t that I didn’t like it, I just felt like I already owned it but with a different label.
Then it dried down. And I realized