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tsoisv – :
Bleu de Chanel is the amalgamation of every generic male fragrance. This however isn’t a bad thing! Yes it smells quite generic now due to it’s popularity, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that it is a good fragrance. It garners compliments, and lasts a decent amount of time.
On first spray and on the opening on my skin, it is a nice ginger enveloped in incense. This aspect stays for the entire duration of the fragrance,and is quite linear.
Is Bleu de Chanel worth it in 2018? Yes, if you haven’t any fragrance with this vibe. I don’t believe it is a must have in your collection, but it is still a nice bottle to have.
Performance : Longevity = 6 -7 hours
Projection = 3 feet scent bubble for 2 hours
8/10 as a first fragrance purchase
7/10 if you already have a decent collection because you won’t be blown away.
Gendri4 – :
Honestly i’ve been wearing this perfume but try to not to spray to much of BDC because it gets offensive sometimes that citrusy splash opening i mean it smells good but not to pleaseant to some noses ,
if i compare it to my BDC EDP bottle i guess the EDP is better just go for the EDP it smells more pleasent to my nose in the opening and the drydown is almost the same .
So The Smell The Opening is so strong I spray this like an hour ago before going somewhere because that zingy citrus of the grapefruit is a little piercing sometimes because The EDT doesn’t have sweetnes and its not that settle its more like boom iam cologne like Bold with a back of some incense and some other notes but straight from the bath you smell tha cirtus punch with lil incense and then it dries down to so masculine incense fragrance which in comparison to EDP it is incense but also a little bit creamy more rich and interesting EDT more like just incensy , about the longevity it decent moderate and projection is way better than the EDP so this could also be a clubbing scent for sure because of the citrus projection all in all i rescept this fragrance but theres other fragrances that are doing something similar but better .
solid 8 / 10 for BDC EDT. fo EDP 8.5 /
Chibrahor – :
Inoffensive, flattering, linear, clean. Warm/neutral temperatures. Probably not for someone looking to stand out or define himself, but on the chest of someone you love… pure comfort!
Ivain – :
Where I live BDC isn´t that common anymore, and i´m really grateful for that 🙂
Instead Sauvage, Dylan Blue, Coach, Azzaro Wanted and the rest of the hyped frags are flooding the market. If you compare BDC with the frags mentioned above, I think BDC stands out in form of class and quality. And the most important part, it smells freakin good!
Scoossyjacy – :
Well, my favorite fragrance. This was an utter gem way back around in 2011-2012. It was well blended and balanced with citrusy and peppery notes. I really really liked that fragrance. But in time it started to lose its prominent to the other brands’ fragrances ( you know what I mean) and then Chanel started to make this fragrance worse and worse. I also do have a eau de parfum version which sucks both at longevity and sillage though it seems to be potent and reliable when you look at the notes. I also haven’t tried the new parfum version which does seem nothing to add the older ones. I humbly accept that this fragrance popular yet panty dropper this now has nothing to love or hate which gives me an idea that I should try new fragrances.
wooks – :
Back in 2015 i was on a wedding and one guy’s cologne blow me away-the most sophisicated and elegant fragrance i’ve ever smelled-and now i found it’s Bleu de Chanel! Perfectly balaced-the grapefruit give freshness and the incense give depth and touch of sweetness! The only other so perfectly blended fragrance i can think of is Eau Sauvage!
cyo834intitytek – :
This is popular and for good reason. It’s great. It smells citric, woody, aromatic and creamy/powdery to me, but always classy. I like wearing it in Winter best, as it can be a bit too aromatic in warmer climes. I personally love it, and it’s right up there with my other 2 favourites, Varvatos Dark Rebel and Dior Eau Sauvage.
axaxoma – :
This is not my personal favorite, but cant deny that girls absolutely love it! I also got the EDP which I think is a bit more refined and recommend that over this one. They are fresh, aquatic, but have a masculine sexiness.
As I said, this is in the running for my #1 compliment getter among the 50 plus bottles I own. While I personally find other scents more interesting, when I want a no brainer safe bet that OTHERS are gonna love (especially ones girls find sexy), I go for this one.
Sanya775 – :
I have two bottles of BDC. They are both very different. One is fresher and bright whilst the other is smokey. The only thing they have common (which stands out) is the grapefruit
umurzakoff_rust – :
If those blind taste test youtubers make their way into fragrances I would welcome a blind smelling test between this, and an inkwell.
vyacheslavelnickii – :
4½ Year.
Yes, that’s what it took me to begin loving the BC
I’m an idiot
Lucky me that I’d not throw it right out the window (as I nearly did at first)
It’s GORGEOUS!!!
Or
even better..
EmoluttChatam – :
The best way I can describe it is this smells like boyfriend material! Hell, I could go so far as to state husband and son-in-law material! It’s so attractive it feels like the person wearing this is strong, confident, affectionate and gainfully employed! You wouldn’t be offended if this scent lingers on your Corinthian leather lounge chair or in your bed sheets.
decon-vds – :
Before you’ll judge this one for a lack of character, just stop for a moment and think.
At this time of rising up metrosexuality Chanel men fragrances transform from Antaeus to Egoiste and then to Allure. From manliness to refinement. Chanel wants to provide the new type of man without big muscles, but still confident, dressed up, smart. That what is commercial with Gaspard Ulliel about. Break the wall but via character, not muscles.
Chanel didn’t want to create “Wow, what the f..k is that” that will grab the attention and step forward in front of the person which wears it and may annoy some people, instead of this, they created “Ooooh, nice to meet you” that supplements carriers image.
So, yeah it has its character – it’s icy peppery citrus which gives confidence to his owner, not trying to become the first number or to overpower everything – definitely distinguishable to mine nose.
I prefer EDP version because of performance, and I think it’s “bluer” than EDT.
Indirarv – :
I had it when it was released many years ago, a gift from my father. I wasn’t a fraghead back then but still I never liked Bleu. It smelled exactly how I dreaded a man’s perfume to smell : coarse, overly woodsy, and devoid of character. There was no spark. I eventually went through my bottle out of filial gratitude and there ended my adventure with Bleu.
I tried it again recently at Sephora, just out of curiosity, to see if my now honed nose would present me with a new perspective. Nothing changed : just as coarse and bland as it was many years ago.
lequh2 – :
As much as I’ve tried to enjoy this fragrance it hasn’t grown on me. I find it a soapy almost baby powdery smelling fragrance. I don’t find the projection overwhelming and i guess that is another factor.
sanches.led – :
I was very keen right after spraying it – the lemon with mint, grapefruit and peppery background. The phase that followed I didn’t like at all, it was mostly plain grapefruit killing everything else.
The drydown is a bit deeper, finally I got some nice incense (maybe too prominent) and I detect a bit itchy but very real ginger and small sign of vetiver and musk.
It smells clean, versatile, a bit business like. Surely a safe office and meeting scent.
I noticed the hype, but to me it’s more of a “hm, OK, why not” type of scent.
6/10
jekaarm – :
BDC for my experience is a type of scent that can invoke unexpected connection or interaction between you and the person who might smell it on you. this type of scent has the potential to draw huge unsolicited compliments for various reasons that only the one giving you can expound. There is no need to force use it for compliment purpose you literally don’t have to do any experimentation whatsoever it will come naturally on its own time just be patient.
As for me the person who complimented me on this simply ask me what is my perfume as it smells really2x good what makes this compliment interesting is that i barely know this person we don’t interact with each other regularly and just to put an icing to it she is a lady 🙂
I’m an average joe so for me recommending this to be worn only on special engagements is understandable unless you are well to do and can really afford to use it as a regular scent by all means you can and perhaps look for other better options for your own special occasion fragrance
qwqwasa – :
Great smell, more of a day smell that is energetic, pretty masculine and girls like it 🙂
A good versatile scent that is good for office but also for casual days.
lalakun – :
This with dior sauvage make a great versatility combo to use anytime anywhere pretty much. BDC has a nice unique gingerish like scent, more citrusy than dior. Smells great but has a sorta weak projection. Longevity is good but not great. Projection is not so great. I have the EDT, not the EDP. Wish I got the EDP.
The bottle just like dior and eros are beautiful. If I had to pick a 3 holy trinity it would be bleu de chanel, dior savauge, and versace eros. One for when you want to smell bomb minty/vanilla-ish, one when you want to smell more spicy ambroxan-ish, and one for bit more citrucy fresh with a hint of wood.
Value wise not sure if I could say it’s really a great value as it’s not necessarily on the cheap side either. I tried the new parfum that just came out in 2018 and that one seemed bit darker, more woody. I most likely will get that one next as I LOVE woody fragrances! BDC is great for office environment and even for going out.
Xeroxcodjq – :
In 2010 from the nose of the refined Polge born from the French boutique the Bleu line, is a change, for good in evil, the path of perfumery.From this, the perfumeries were concentrated on bublegum perfumes, fragrant, gourmand, having a good success ( see 1 million). It opens with a very citric and pungent accord, also thanks to the pink pepper, quite generic opening and to say the truth also a little fasty on the nose, which then evolve into a more interesting phase, ginger, tame cedar (all chemical course) everything accompanied and wrapped by norlimbanol, a chemical that makes the scent very woody. To put (or not to?) in all seasons, on all occasions. Formal, elegant, clean, but little chanel, little WOW effect. I must say that with the scorching heat I recommend it less, with the lower temperatures known more the intermediate phase of the perfume, the one I prefer.
Stillage good and excellent persistence, even if, after three hours on the skin you only have the iso and super, too little to consider an excellent fragrance. I do not have it with the perfume itself but with all or almost the modern perfumery that among the high costs has flattened everything. This chanel, however, is distinguished from others, say the least worst, but in comparison to egoiste antaeus, this is light years away. Egoiste is gold .. this is simply blue!
vote 7.5
gurew-1977 – :
Blind bought this perfume and so glad that I did. This perfume lifts my spirits makes me feel dreamy. For me I discovered that it last longest when sprayed on wool.
One of my favourite
freelland – :
Had it few years back….yeah,it’s nice,crowdpleaser,and you can’t go wrong with Bleu de C…It’s very common scent,but I search for something else…something more excited,more unusual…this is safe bet,but I really don’t want to disrespect that scent in anyway!I think it is a massive success…just a little bit too linear for my taste,that’s all…it can be a safe blind buy.Longevity and projection are pretty decent,even as I had edt,not edp.
Shokk – :
This gets alot of love on here, but to me, the best thing about it is the bottle.
Very common, safe, and boring to me.
I like my fragrances to be a bit more punchy and unique. I don’t want to smell like everyone else.
Maybe I’m too old for it, but I’ll never buy it again.
Beware of the hype and try it for yourself would be my advice.
I love the simplicity of the bottle though. Classy.
Zoowsretcitte – :
I have tested te edt with edp and i chose edt everytime. Never regretted making the purchase since then. I find it lasted avg 4.5hrs. I walked under the sun and perspire alot and it can last me 3.5 to 4 hrs.
I’m so in love with this scent, I bought a Parfum. Since they are quite similair, today I’m wearing 1 spray of parfum, and 2 sprays of edt. One burst with woody top note, and two bursts of citrus in the morning. What a great way to start my day. These 2 version balance with each other very harmony and not at their own way. So fun!
seryogakms – :
simpply amazing perfume
Replik1 – :
You truly cannot get any better than this modern-day masterpiece.
A simple, pleasing scent bound to give you many compliments and an inoffensive sillage.
An easy “go-to” fragrance as it’s versatility spans from casual to formal occasions and cool or warm weather.
No further words needed.
(Once I finish my EDT, I’ll probably move towards the EDP rather than the recently released ‘Parfum’)
vladimir33371 – :
I tested this on one arm, along with Egoiste on the other.
BDC smelled really good and very familiar. I think fragrance houses are working pretty safely along the ones that sell. It’s not to say it’s bad, but it has elements that are done by other houses. It is superior, but with the price, I could spend on something else.
I got home and my fiancée just loved it. Egoiste, she didn’t like, but I did like that a lot better. I guess women really love this stuff.
If it weren’t for the price tag, I would have come back immediately.
VL_Garik – :
My short review for all three BDCs on my skin in my country’s hot & humid weather
BDC (2011 bottle) – Projection is about an hour max, Longevity 3 hours, 10-12 sprays required
BDC EDP (2014 bottle) – Projects for 2 hours, Lasted 4 hours, 8 sprays required
BDC Parfum (2018 bottle) – Projects for 3 hours, lasted 6 hours, 6 sprays required
vladenok – :
Chanel is really pushing this one hard. “Smell like this, men! We know best, for we are Chanel. We have spoken.”
Now, I like blue. I like this shade of blue. Bleu is strong on citrus and incense. I like citrus. I like incense.
I don’t like Bleu.
Elerlysmooppy – :
Oh one my best perfumes… This one is a compliment magnet!
Only downside I find is it is not long lasting… The sillage can be weak for some…
kyx800speagoessenda – :
Bleu de Chanel by Chanei!
Here we are…hmmm.
When I think of a Chanel parfum I’m
always thinking for some rich-niche one.
I know “some” things about men’s parfums
and I really don’t mean to make you go
mad please!!
I think it is too “mainstream” for a Chanel one.
Here, I said it.
I really don’t know what I was expected from this and I bought it but there is no comparison with Channel Allure Sport or maybe they are in the same category meaning of quality…
I love Allure Sport but I chosen this.
I fell in love with Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce and the
winner was again the Bleu…
The old good sauvage in the frosted bottle it is not the
same anymore after so many reformulations and unfortunately Dune by Dior is so lemony on me…why…
I also tried Egoiste Platinum and yes, maybe not that sporty and men’s only.It should be unisex but again I chosen the Bleu.
For a chanel for once again it is too ordinary…like 1 factory is making the same aquatics.
Please don’t shoot me.
I think this is the “Hypnotic Poison by Dior” for men.
I’m sure I have smelled it a hundred times but NOT FOR A CHANEL PLS!
I’m not even curious to try Dylan from Versace.
If you were telling me hey this is from Versace it would be much appreciated on my mind than the Grande Chanel.
And hey, it is out for about only 8 years??
This had to be since the 90’s… Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum, in summer of 2014. O.o…”Bleu…strange colour bleu…”
Something wrong it is in here…sorry, I really like you and wearing you but why I didn’t bought the Egoiste Platinum, damn.
Thank you all and I hope you will understand my point of view.
Remember that IDK many things about men’s woody aquatics-aromatics there are only some favs but this is a Chanel…OK.
Yeah…I think He wood is much better.
(He Wood was launched in 2007)…;)
V
sanya7575 – :
The fresh out of the shower, crowd pleasing swiss army knife frag. Anytime, anywhere, you can be confident you smell great.
Томск – :
This is my first post, and mainly, it is a long winded comment. Bleu de Chanel is a fragrance I’ve tried to like. I have read several of the reviews(word for word) and others a quick highlight. For those who have this as a favorite or on your want to get list, I am jealous. I have two bottles that are mostly full. Recently I gave one of them to my nephew. When Bleu de Chanel originally debuted, I purchased a small spray. Loved the smell then, love the smell now. For me it is a simple, yet erotic scent. It has a very masculine projection, but doesn’t kick a wall down. Literally, after 20 minutes, on me, there is no hint that I am wearing it. I have been told that is the way it should be. If things have changed, I need an update. After a couple of days, I finally asked a co-worker and close friend if they could smell my cologne or what did they think. They had to sniff my collar before they reacted, “oh yeah, smells nice. Doesn’t knock you over”. Sorry, I want my cologne to knock a little. So, needless to say, I was, and still am, disappointed. I am not going to go negative on Bleu, but it doesn’t work for me.
-Пахон- – :
Well, I just wore my 2010 bottle on Sunday and I received several unsolicited comments or compliments I should say on how good I smelled. When I first sprayed this I got a wonderful blast of grapefruit that lasted for maybe 5 to 10 minutes and then it started to settle down into a more generic smell however it still smelled good. I Spritz this on skin as well as my shirt and got great performance in Atlanta heat and humidity. I haven’t worn this in years in the bottle actually has dust on it. I still have a little over 3/4 of a bottle left and will try to use it a little more this summer. I am thinking about adding another bottle possibly EDP in a 300ml size. This is definitely a crowd-pleaser and I’m happy to have it in my collection. I have been reading comments of how lousy the performance is and that must be newer bottles because that is not my testimony here today Noir 8 years ago when I bought it. This is a fragrance that is now a classic yet still relevant in modern it’s not breaking any barriers but it’s good, very good all the same. Happy sniffing!
ood954speagoessenda – :
This is the most versatile of them all. It starts with a citrus smell that feels refreshing, then ends with an elegant sweet and addictive smell. I cannot get enough of it within the 24 hours after I bought it. Starting to feel that this is actually my favorite of them all.
uyra1651uyra – :
Versatility king along with sauvage…..
Ifhuftdf – :
It opens with sharp citrus notes which feel pleasant. Within half an hour, it becomes a little sweeter and start bringing the elegance in. So if you judge this fragrance by its top note then it is a normal fragrance nothing special but if you wait for 30 minutes then it will start to convert into something amazing. For me, this how a perfume should behave, comes out like a mystery out of ordinary.
VeliaveOblima – :
This smells like Sovage. Just a more pleasant,less headache inducing Sauvage. More of a skin scent. Indoor scent only. Not worth the price tag.
spa198JeomiWogkig – :
I did not like it when it was first realased in 2010 and I smelled again a month ago and I must confess I like it. I think it must have been reformulated unless it was the edp version but nevertheless smells more natural and niche to me than when I first smelled in 2010.
halovy4 – :
I guess its alright,its fresh and very citrusy, I mostly got the grapefruit,incense,ginger,lemon and some cedar wood in there.. this is also a fragrance my dad wears so it reminds me of him to lol.This would of been a very good fragrance if it was not so popular,its own success was its own weakness,overall would give this fragrance a 7/10.
leikat – :
When i tried this fragrance on the store i was not impressed because i think that it was very very sharp , and i dont bought.
On the same week i tried the EDP version and love it, i buy it because was more creamy and soft than EDT version.
But i had give it a try again on the EDT version and bought (I have both the EDP and EDT) and both off them are great, EDT its more sharp and citric and have less performance, but both are GREAT fragrances,ladies love it.
nastyaoo0 – :
I bought it for my boyfriend, then I realised every second guy uses this… oh no!! I do not find it especial anymore… I like Hugo Boss much better
kobra – :
EDT version to me is the best of BdC. I know many prefer EDP. Deeper, ritcher, more mature. But I simply cannot forgive EDP for not having that fresh opening, just like Sauvage EDP. They are both great but when I compare them, EDT wins every time. It just sucks that lasting power is so bad that I am practically forced to get and EDP which I dont enjoy that much. Hoped that Parfum would have had more of that EDT opening with an EDP dry down. But its not the case so I will be skipping BdC entierly. I am not giving Chanel that much money for an EDT that lasts for shit. Amazing frag, bad performance-price ratio.
LealeBurl – :
We were testing this Bleu at Nordstrom. It smelled like a POPULAR, expensive fragrance BUT not unique, nor sophisticated, nor suited for my hubby at all. It is not terrible, but the dry down is actually getting “bolder”, as found in some other “old” man fragrances (too “warm” and “spicy” with overwhelmed incense, strong and sharp grapefruit/citrus…). Sorry, it was a complete turn-off for me and my husband refused to retest it. He had it too 🙂
I LOVE Montblanc Emblem EDT and Tom Ford Noir Extreme EDP…on my hubby, so pleasant, manly, sexy, attractive, inviting and “smart”.
To me, men don’t need “strong” scents to be “strong” in order to “prove” their masculine side to us, women. I personally think the “GENTLE” part of the word “gentleman” perhaps could be a “wise” hint here for men 🙂
Sincerely and peace out!
Latest update: I recently found Spicebomb for men by Viktor&Rolf is very sensual and intimate to my nose. Just a thought 🙂
nck251Bessinepome – :
It’s ok. Not to great… Not to cheap… If you get it… 😉
qazwsx – :
Very good opening and middle phases, but poor performance on me… a pass!
Gell_91 – :
Bleu, I love you so…
But, why do you disappoint me and leave me so soon 🙁
It’s a gorgeous, but very brief affair that only lasts on my skin (2 – 3 hrs) – then gone! My bottle is empty and it’s time to say good bye forever.
alexis1970 – :
I’m a woman and I don’t wear this, but a friend wears it and it just knocks me out with its beauty. It smells terrific on him, very understated, calming, but also extremely magnetic. Love!
mosyaka – :
People like this more on me than I like wearing it myself. It’s a great scent, feels very fresh yet elegant but something about it puts me in mind of an upmarket business environment: It makes me picture a row of guys in indentical blue tailored suits looking sharp, well dressed but oh so buttoned down and safe.
I didn’t have any issues with longetivty or projection when I tried it. 3 sprays and people were still noticing it all evening. But still, it’s not my preferred vibe.
torrentman – :
In short: good stuff, but the EDP version is way better.
This is a solid citrus fragrance, nothing bad about it by any means. Its a little unexciting though and I feel like Ive already experienced this scent in alot of other frags.
Dont waste your time with this one. Go straight for the EDP version. The notes in the edt come off fairly sharp and in your face whereas the edp version is much more well rounded, more unique and classier.
Faiflay – :
bright opening-i get no incense and longevity is poor. Prefer the edp. Generic because very common but very confident scent.
off-sms – :
i think bleu chanel is a nice summer fragrance with good performance but this is a very common scent, you can find cheaper frags with this exact scent. it’s nice but it’s nothing special. definitely OVER RATED.
меченый – :
I used to wear this about 2-3 times a week but can’t say I’ve wore it in 2-3 years now. I still think it’s a quality fragrance and has very good performance, almost too good. I can remember getting 10-12 hours of longevity with it. But it was so rich, kind of like eating a whole chocolate cake instead of just a slice. I always remember feeling like I was going to a very important event when I wore it. Maybe it just wore on me and I bored of it?
Trecer – :
Bleu de Chanel Parfum
is coming soon.
It will be a big hype.
You heared it here.
genceli_qaqa – :
Bought this and couldn’t smell anything my nose went blind to this straight away, i sold it the next day. Get the edp, much fuller and fresher
santa1990 – :
My favourite fragrance ever. Beautiful smell.
Feceperbrix – :
A benchmark in chanel house. How far you go away u will return back again 🙂
ursa28 – :
Not for me. Is more an OK fragance,it’s unique (at least in my country) but the silage is not so good and I was expecting a lot more for a $120 dollars EDP version fragance. There’s a lot of better option. I suggest to try this one before making a blind purchase.
Moderate silage
oK performance
Good and clean smell (nothing to get crazy about)
nadja – :
Save your money unless you like a generic non descript fragrance. For all intensive purposes, I can find this particular scent at TJ Maxx or Marshall’s for 19.99 or less. Blue de Chanel is just another boring typical citrusy cologne.
Preerosit – :
In my experience, my comment will go against the grain and I’ll say for me that this is a winter scent as that’s when I purchased it! 🙂 It compliments the cold but also provides something warm in chilly air.
The grapefruit and ginger are the two notes I get the most throughout the entire wear (which also lasts an entire day on 2 sprays for me)
Sillage is excellent. Wearing it has garnered a few compliments but perhaps it is not the best on my skin.
The cons? This fragrance is ultra popular and no longer so unique. Smells great, also smells like everyone else. Acqua Di Gio suffered the same fate long ago. When I purchase a fragrance, I’m not only going for a good quality fragrance, I’m looking for something truly unique and not something the perfume lady is trying to sell you, touting it as a best-seller around the holiday season.
All in all, a very good quality fragrance, however!, I wouldn’t call this “safe” as a blind purchase, I would suggest you try it out first. Just because it is a popular scent does not mean it’ll work on your skin!
Chokowi – :
I dont understand why people keep saying that Bleu EDT have been reformulated and now performance sucks, yesterday in a store (Douglas) e put 3 sprays on my hand at 20H and i woke up today at 08h and i still can smell the fragrance on my hand.
Dyversant – :
I love the magnetic lid more than the scent itself. It’s a good enough scent. But not for me. Too “common” for a Chanel perfume. I expected something more unique, classic and different than this.
julja18 – :
A friend was wearing this today.
When i smelled it i thought it was very nice and sophisticated.
But then i smelled it on another friend,
And Another friend,
And Another friend…
Even when only very few people in my age wear fragrance, all of them are wearing this!
It smells good, like really good,
But it is not unique at all!
This is the next Le Male, This is the next One Million, this is the next D&G The One.
I’ve smelled this everywhere!
xex553speagoessenda – :
این ادوکلن زمانی که تازه لانچ شده بود چه گرد و خاکی بلند کرده بود.رایحه ای شیک و تو کلاس خودش تازه.الان با اینکه فیک ان زیاد و رایحه اصلی هم تقریبا همه پوش شده ست هنوز قیمت ان بالا است البته نسخه های جدید تقریبا آب هستند بله دقیقا( هاش دو او
александра88 – :
A big disappointment! No sillage at all. Poor longevity.
firina2006 – :
Bright, light and clean are how I would describe BdC. And understandably a basis for countless other freshies to follow. For whatever reason, the top notes remind me very much of mandarin orange, though it’s not indicated above.
But… is it really deserving of the price it commands, much less its fanatical following? I’m really on the fence about this.
For one thing, as great as it smells when you put it on, just wait an hour or two and you will witness quite the disappearing act. Whether a question of reformulations or whatever, I have to say that this stuff has really poor longevity. I don’t care much about sillage, but I think by most people’s standards, it’s lacking in that as well. At least if it were available at a more pedestrian price, I’d be okay with that — but it’s just not.
I also have to laugh a bit about some of the fanboy comments below, proclaiming BdC to be “the king” or uber-manly juice. No, and a resounding NO! This is the essence of conformity: a clean-cut young male who dutifully obeys authority (and the women in his life) and tends toward the metro side. Boom, there you have it.
All that said, I really, really like the combination of notes in BdC. It’s a joy while it lasts, but I can’t think of any reason to either consider it a daily driver or to prefer it over many of the designer analogs out there (Perry Ellis pour Homme, Tag Him, Benetton, Jimmy Choo, etc.) or the many others in its general style (Versace Dylan Blue, Sauvage, etc.) Had Bleu de Chanel possessed any kind of longevity, I’d absolutely change my tune, but it sadly is what it is.
Masik_ – :
Bleu is an apt name for this fragrance: it’s sad! How generic it is, and how many people refer to it as ‘king’, I find baffling. It’s described as woody aromatic, but as with most scents in the mass market directed at men, it has a top dominated by ‘fresh’ and very terpenic citrus notes that could strip paint, followed by some basic agrestic modifiers and an alleged ‘jasmine’ in the heart, while bracing, sharp mixes of synthetic woods and bolstering molecules form the base. It’s just really boring and generally too sporty and fresh and unoriginal to mean anything. So if you like glorified aftershave scents as personal fragrance, I suppose by all means, buy a bottle. I think it is a waste of money. Chanel needs to move on from 30 years ago: Jacques Polges and Karl Lagerfeld need to retire. It’s enough already.
letsgotowork – :
Maybe the king!!!
Кристина – :
Even though people call this generic it is still a really good scent.
Longetivity and projection is just right and expensive enough to be not too common.
If you like to be exclusive then this is not for you but I would rather smell nice than smell weird to other people.
I like eclectic scents when I am in the right mood but I feel comfortable wearing Bleu, it is perfect for when you don’t know what to wear.
Crowd pleaser?, Hell yes….
Great for any occasion.
sun777 – :
Beautiful fragrance, poor performance.
forsage78 – :
After 3 years testing more than 200 fragrances on a lifetime mission to find my signature scent, I have to say this is the King! The most kind and inviting King of them all.
First, about the EDT x EDP debate. EDP is a denser and creamer version, it has that cozy vibe and could be a better option when it gets really cold and if you dig so much into bleu’s scent that you are willing to pay more for a denser-cozy winter and/or more mature version. It lasts a bit more but it does not project as much. As soon as weather hits really low, I tend to wear spicier frags to warm things up, so EDT fo