Bleu de Chanel
ChanelEau de Toilette2010
Side by side
Bleu de Chanel vs. Contessa
Bleu de Chanel rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Contessa projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bleu de Chanel | Contessa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 2010 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | JoAnne Bassett |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bleu de Chanel
Fresh
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aquatic
Amber
Contessa
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Green
Cinnamon
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CitrusesPink PepperLemonSicilian lemonMintVetiverBergamotAldehydesCoriander
BasilBergamot
Heart
GrapefruitCedarNutmegJasmineLabdanumIso E SuperMelon
GingerCinnamonBulgarian RoseNeroli
Base
GingerIncenseSandalwoodAmberFrankincenseNew Caledonian sandalwoodAmberwoodPatchouliWhite Musk
IncenseJasmineSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bleu de Chanel | Contessa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Versatile enough for daily wear, interesting enough to stand out. The vetiver-grapefruit pairing gives it an edge that's hard to place. Clean enough to trust, warm enough to remember.Bleu de Chanel
If you want a polite office fragrance, look elsewhere. Contessa has presence from the opening and only gets more interesting as hours pass. It's not for the faint of heart.Contessa
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bleu de Chanel | Contessa | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $181.22ecosmetics | — |
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