Bleu de Chanel
ChanelEau de Toilette2010
Side by side
Bleu de Chanel vs. Derrick
Is Bleu de Chanel better than Derrick?
Derrick projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
IncensePink PepperCedarNutmegJasmineLabdanumPatchouliWhite Musk
woodyaromaticfresh spicyamberwarm spicybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bleu de Chanel and Derrick?
| Bleu de Chanel | Derrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2010 | 1978 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | — |
| Best season | — | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Bleu de Chanel and Derrick smell?
Bleu de Chanel
Fresh
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aquatic
Amber
Derrick
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Amber
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bleu de Chanel and Derrick share?
Top
CitrusesPink PepperLemonSicilian lemonMintVetiverBergamotAldehydesCoriander
ThymeLavenderRosemaryTarragon
Heart
GrapefruitCedarNutmegJasmineLabdanumIso E SuperMelon
PatchouliPepperNutmegCedarCarawayPine TreeGeraniumJasmine
Base
GingerIncenseSandalwoodAmberFrankincenseNew Caledonian sandalwoodAmberwoodPatchouliWhite Musk
IncenseLabdanumWhite MuskCoumarin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
GingerPink PepperNutmegCoriander
PepperNutmegCaraway
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarIso E SuperNew Caledonian sandalwood
CedarPine Tree
Floral Notes
Jasmine
LavenderGeraniumJasmine
Herbaceous Notes
Mint
ThymeRosemaryTarragon
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
Labdanum
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Incense
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
White Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bleu de Chanel and Derrick work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bleu de Chanel or Derrick?
| Bleu de Chanel | Derrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bleu de Chanel and Derrick?
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
Derrick is a time capsule that smells like it means business. The cedar and vetiver opening is assertive, but the oakmoss drydown feels almost tender in comparison.Derrick
The hunt
Where to buy Bleu de Chanel and Derrick
| Bleu de Chanel | Derrick | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $148.58ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $187.00ecosmetics | — |
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