Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Chance
Chance by Chanel (2002) is built around Pink Pepper, Pineapple, Lemon, Jasmine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Pink pepper, hyacinth and clean patchouli: the fizz of a chypre that doesn't take itself too seriously. »
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Cacharel · 1978
Anaïs Anaïs
Shared notes: Hyacinth, Jasmine, Vetiver. What differs: Galbanum, Bergamot, Lily. Same family (Floral).
- 2
Parfums de Marly · 2009
Lippizan
Shared notes: Lemon, Vetiver, Jasmine, Iris, Patchouli. What differs: Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon. Positioned as Masculine.
- 3
Chanel · 2010
Chance Eau Tendre
Shared notes: Iris, Hyacinth. What differs: Grapefruit, Quince, Amber.
- 4
Lancôme · 1990
Trésor
Shared notes: Pineapple, Iris, Jasmine, Vanilla. What differs: Rose, Peach, Lilac.
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Parfums de Marly · 2018
Delina Exclusif
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Vanilla, Vetiver. What differs: Litchi, Pear, Bergamot. Same family (Floral).
- 6
By Kilian · 2007
Love Don't Be Shy
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Iris, Jasmine, Vanilla. What differs: Bergamot, Neroli, Honeysuckle.
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Chanel · 1921
N°5
Shared notes: Jasmine, Iris, Vetiver, Vanilla. What differs: Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli.
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Chanel · 1922
N°22
Shared notes: Jasmine, Vanilla, Vetiver, Iris. What differs: Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily of the Valley.
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Parfums de Marly · 2014
Darcy
Shared notes: Lemon, Jasmine, Patchouli. What differs: Orange, Bergamot, Rose. Same family (Floral).
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Diptyque · 2005
Do Son
Shared notes: Iris, Pink Pepper. What differs: Orange Blossom, Rose, Tuberose. Same family (Floral).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Chance?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Anaïs Anaïs by Cacharel is the closest: it shares 3 notes with Chance, including Hyacinth, Jasmine, Vetiver.
What is an alternative to Chance from another house?
Anaïs Anaïs (Cacharel, 1978) picks up Hyacinth, Jasmine, Vetiver in a different interpretation.
Which other Chanel perfume is similar to Chance?
At Chanel, Chance Eau Tendre (2010) is the closest, sharing Iris, Hyacinth.
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.