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    Side by side

    Bleu de Chanel Parfum vs. Obsidian

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Bleu de Chanel Parfum peaks in winter, while Obsidian belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bleu de Chanel Parfum vs. Obsidian
    Bleu de Chanel ParfumObsidian
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182019
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerJacques Polge
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bleu de Chanel Parfum

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Lavender
    Warm Spicy

    Obsidian

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Lemon ZestLemonBergamotGrapefruitArtemisiaPink PepperMintAldehydesCoriander
    CitronBergamotPineapple
    Heart
    GingerLavenderJasminePineappleNutmegLabdanumGeraniumMossMelon
    RosemaryCedarCardamom
    Base
    CedarSandalwoodAmberIso E SuperIncenseAmberwoodTonka BeanPatchouli
    SandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bleu de Chanel Parfum vs. Obsidian
    Bleu de Chanel ParfumObsidian
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This Parfum version delivers what the EDT promises but cannot always keep: longevity without sacrificing freshness. The citrus spark hits immediately while the sandalwood and amberwood drydown holds.Bleu de Chanel Parfum
    The opening is a flash of citrus that hits clean. The woody heart is where it earns its keep, warm, aromatic, with just enough cardamom to keep things interesting.Obsidian