Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Bleu de Chanel
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel (2010) is built around Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Ginger. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Parfums de Marly · 2019
Sedley
Shared notes: Lemon, Mint, Grapefruit, Sandalwood, Cedar. What differs: Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary. Same family (Woody Aromatic). Positioned as Unisex.
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Le Labo · 2006
Bergamote 22
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Cedar. What differs: Petitgrain, Bergamot, Orange Blossom. Same family (Woody Aromatic). Positioned as Unisex.
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Penhaligon's · 2015
Halfeti
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Cedar, Sandalwood. What differs: Bergamot, Saffron, Cardamom. Positioned as Unisex.
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Byredo · 2008
Gypsy Water
Shared notes: Lemon, Incense, Sandalwood. What differs: Bergamot, Pepper, Pine Needle. Same family (Woody Aromatic). Positioned as Unisex.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 2017
Y
Shared notes: Ginger, Cedar. What differs: Apple, Bergamot, Sage. Same family (Woody Aromatic).
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Amouage · 2009
Epic Man
Shared notes: Incense, Nutmeg, Cedar. What differs: Pink Pepper, Saffron, Cardamom.
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Davidoff · 1988
Cool Water
Shared notes: Mint, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Cedar. What differs: Lavender, Coriander, Geranium.
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Calvin Klein · 1994
CK One
Shared notes: Lemon, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Cedar. What differs: Bergamot, Pineapple, Rose. Positioned as Unisex.
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Dior · 2021
Sauvage Elixir
Shared notes: Nutmeg, Grapefruit, Sandalwood. What differs: Cinnamon, Cardamom, Lavender.
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Versace · 2012
Eros
Shared notes: Mint, Lemon, Cedar. What differs: Green Apple, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Bleu de Chanel?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Sedley by Parfums de Marly is the closest: it shares 5 notes with Bleu de Chanel, including Lemon, Mint, Grapefruit.
What is an alternative to Bleu de Chanel from another house?
Sedley (Parfums de Marly, 2019) picks up Lemon, Mint, Grapefruit in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.