Beige Eau de Parfum

There are perfumes that try to replicate a certain scent. They might smell like oranges and lemons, like coffee and sweet tartlets, they might smell like a bouquet of flowers or like rain on the pavement. Then there are perfumes that try to recreate certain images and ideas - the Replica line comes to mind here, for instance. And then there are perfumes that are so inherently 'perfumy', they are hard to describe in any other way than just "this is a perfume". Beige definitely is in that latter category. It is very much a perfume first and foremost. Individually, Beige is floral and slightly sweet. It's makeupy and creamy. It's powdery and a bit soapy. The yellow and white florals get accentuated by the sweet honey note that tones them down and makes them very elegant - and I say that as someone who frequently struggles with florals. It's elegant in all the best ways. And it remains that way for quite a long time. While Beige doesn't really develop in major ways, the honey and florals do play with each other nicely and on my skin. Sometimes the honey was more present, sometimes the florals made their way in front. But all the time, the elegant, creamy baseline remained on me. It felt sophisticated all throughout. Spraying it on my partner, however, was less pleasant. On her skin, the honey was far more dominant throughout and that made the perfume much less elegant and sophisticated. While the honey didn't quite go as far as, for instance, Guerlains Tobacco Honey goes, it was still a very dominant note in the whole experience and took away from the elegance that the perfume otherwise had, which was disappointing to notice. Overall though, assuming the honey keeps itself in check a little more, Beige is a perfume that I would love to smell on someone in more upscale social situations. It's not necessarily for me - I don't think floral perfumes suit me very well - but I can absolutely see myself enjoying the smell tremendously on someone else. It leans femme, but I can see men rocking it just as well. Ironically, I immediately associate it with a bright suit. Probably because of the name, to be fair. It lasted for around 6 hours on my skin and was enjoyable throughout. Clean, elegant, enjoyable, floral, slightly sweet, sophisticated, creamy, makeupy. I like it far more than I ever liked any "perfumy"-perfume before. Strong recommendation, even if I definitely recommend sampling it, due to my experience with my partner's skin.

I'm very surprised by how much I really like this honey sweet floral. Surprised because with a name like that who'd have thought this would be a shimmery golden little number. I love all the notes listed, even my nemesis freesia, as it adds a sparkling, sunniness to this composition. I also love how the buttery tiara and sweet and spicy hawthorn pair so well with the honey, creating this creamy, lightly tropical scent, that doesn't bring to mind any other tropical scent on the market or in my wardrobe. That makes it special and unique. While it does have soft, close to the skin silage, I was very aware of it as I kept receiving gentle wafts every time I moved. And lasting all day is another thing I like because it has great longevity on me. Though I think this can be worn all year long, as of now I find It works beautifully in the heat, surrounding me with a golden aura. Maybe Chanel should have named this after another color and called it Gold, because that's what it conjures up - Liquid Gold! Maybe too, that's what some here mean when they say this smells like money? It definitely smells classy and put together, that's for sure. I love @RyShandon's recommendation to layer it with Chanel No. 5 or Eau Premiere, and I think it will work great with Tiki Monoi oil too. I can't wait to receive the bottle I ordered so I can try all that and spray away with wild abandon. Oops, put this under the wrong listing. I have the Les Exclusifs version.

Chanel is my favourite designer house, and I love their exclusive line. At the moment I only own Coromandel EDP, but I plan to invest in a few other scents from this collection, as they’re all very classy, wearable and long lasting. Chanel Beige is somewhat misnamed, because the fragrance is very luminous and not at all boring-neutral-matte! This is what I wished Gabrielle would smell like. I tested Beige without checking the list of notes. My first impression was: ‘Mmm, frangipani and honey with some aldehydes!’ Then I checked the notes, and yes, frangipani and honey are definitely there; the official list also identifies freesia and hawthorn, but they’re not so obvious, unless you know exactly what you’re looking for. I swear to god I can also smell those typical Chanel aldehydes and grapefruit in this composition, although they’re not listed. Beige is very strong and tenacious. To be honest, it’s not unisex: to me it’s a very feminine floral, with both capital Fs.

I avoided this perfume for years because of the name. Beige? How BORING I thought. I'm kicking myself. This is an interesting one. When I tested on my wrist I couldn't stop sniffing. Creamy, sweet, floral. It smells like class, well blended, gentle, not a hard edge in teh whole thing. Today, with a proper wear I find it incredibly SOFT. I cannot put my nose up against my neck or chest where it is applied and so instead of those intense creamy whiffs I'm instead finding myself walking around thinking I'm not smelling anything, but also thinking the world just smells divine today. It's hard to describe but it doesn't smell like I'm wearing perfume. It just smells like life is a little sweet, a hint of floral like a spring breeze, and this creaminess in the back of my throat that's almost subliminal. I'm wearing just three sprays and it is very chilly today so that may cause some of the softness? Still, utterly lovely but a very discreet fragrance.

Beige is the floral of simplicity. Here a little is not only enough, but it is also perfect. It starts strong with fragrant hawthorn flower and a bit of musk to soften, a vibrant start but never crowding our feelings, this floral that is not excessive gives us, at last, beauty without killing it. The heart of the fragrance is crowned with a prodigious frangipani, which is interspersed with hawthorn flower and those hints of beeswax and honey. It is a joyful and sophisticated fullness due to its naturalness and ingenuity, so beautiful that this perfume has. It smells of happy, dynamic days, days that are not heavy, for moments when it is not difficult for us to do daily things, because Beige brings positivity and a will to live. A floral anti-stress, which increases spiritual beauty and expels good vibrations. It is currently one of my favorites, obviously I succumbed to beauty, the beauty that is not touched or seen... the beauty that is felt.

A little Beige goes a long way! The opening is intense and high-pitched, and there's a slightly pissy note that might immediately turn off some wearers. I recommend sticking with it for a few more minutes, because it settles into a creamy and sophisticated tropical floral that brings to mind deep comfort and relaxation. As other commenters have mentioned, Beige is more approachable than the other perfumes in the Les Exclusifs line, but it's not quite as basic as many of the Chanel bestsellers. I generally dislike soapy scents and have a hard time with sweetness, but I was charmed enough to buy a full bottle and wear it regularly. Despite its sunny demeanor, Beige has become one of my favorites fragrances to put on after a bath before bed. The one downside is that my cat hates it and refuses to snuggle with me after I put it on. (She strongly prefers ocean fish scents to abstract florals. To each their own I suppose.)

I adore Chanel. Just adore. And this is the most adorable scent in their line up. Beige is one of the cornerstone colors for the fashion house, but this scent is never, ever beige to my nose. It’s bright yellow, sunshine, warmth on your face, golden light. All yellow to me. Perhaps a scent called Yellow would not have been as chic. The first time I smelled this I was reminded of Johnson and Johnson’s baby shampoo - the golden colored liquid in the clear plastic bottle. (Not the pink bottle, that’s No 5 of course.). Beige is more sophisticated than baby shampoo, but the clean golden scent is similar. I wear it in the mornings when I want to feel uplifted and happy, sweet and kind. It’s truly lovely. I often do yoga in the mornings wearing this (not in a studio of course, that’d be rude), and it is just cheerful and joyous. Sunshine in a bottle. My first love of the Les Exclusifs line.

I love how this opens. Soft white floral, a dash of indoles, creamy and powdery at the same time. I get a hint of lime but it's not in the notes. It smells quite classic and beautiful. For me, it dries down to a frangipani soap skin scent, which is lovely but not nearly as exciting as that first hour or two. However, on the whole, it's quite magical and I can't stop sniffing myself. I think if I had a FB, a lot of my samples would get quite dusty. Strangely, the name kept me from trying it for a while even though the notes are some of my favorite. I live my life in color and don't wear much beige. But I guess Chanel's not going to have a scent called Hawaiian Explosion! Haven't seen much mention of these two together, but Clinique Lily of the Beach smells like an exuberant little sister to the refined and elegant Beige, and they are both quite good.

I took a risk and blind bought this! No regrets. Initially it is very similar to no5 eau premiere with a heavier dose of floral (frangipani). It's a bit strong at start which concerned me. It took about 30 minutes or so and the aldehydes are all but gone it becomes softer, creamier and the lightest powdery touch. Now it's more like I applied a softly fragranced tropical floral lotion. It smells of frangipani, a fluffy honey and just a touch of aldehydes to keep freshness. You have wafts of scent coming off you, a airy beautiful trail...not in your face perfume. It's a clean, summery, sophisticated but casual vibe. I see why some have referenced Johnsons baby shampoo for sure & if you like that scent you will likely adore this. But, it's NOT a dupe, this is so much more refined than that.

My tiny sample of Beige only allowed for one day's wear, so I haven't really formed a clear picture of it yet, let alone a definitive opinion, and this isn't a "full" review. But what I can say after that one day is that I'm intrigued by this perfume, and I definitely want to get to know it better this coming spring. It's such a happy, sunkissed scent: honeyed florals, but very light, very subtle, and only slightly sweet. It really puts a smile on my face, and makes me dream of the spring that's right around the corner and the summer beyond that (although in the daydream inspired by this wonderfully mild, "beige" scent, it would be an enjoyably cool kind of summer, not the offensively hot kind we've been suffering these last few years). This is going straight on my wishlist!

Beige Eau de Parfum by Chanel is honestly like the best shampoo scent, but way more elevated. It’s so feminine and soft—like the perfect balance of fresh florals and a bit of powdery warmth. Every time I wear it, it just feels like a cozy, fresh hug. It’s light and clean, but there’s something about it that makes me feel elegant and put together, without even trying. It’s definitely one of those fragrances that’s just effortless, but still leaves a lasting impression. I can wear it all day, and it never feels heavy or overpowering. It’s like you just stepped out of the shower, feeling fresh, but with this little touch of luxury. Every time I wear it, I feel like I’ve just stepped out of a luxurious spa—relaxed, feminine, and ready to take on the day!

I absolutely loved it from the first time I tried it on paper. Got a sample, tried at home, and couldn't really sense any smell at all... Went back to Chanel, tried from the tester bottle and I got this heavenly sensation. It's not in the notes but it makes me feel like an aldehyde frangipani honey heaven. I absolutely love it and I think the sample was off (from the original store). Now my full bottle is waiting to be milked till the last drop. Sillage is more intimate but will still get you recognised. It feels young but classic, nothing cloying, not your usual frangipani scent. It is not beachy, it is classic. Does not give that sun lotion vibe. Highly recommend to those who like Chanel's classic shnit and a summery, office friendly vibe.

Oh my goodness this stuff is beautiful! I don't find anything boring or ordinary about it. I find this to be a very classy, elegant, luminous scent. It smells like sunshine! Despite all the complaints with longevity, it lasts a decent amount of time on me. It lasts around 5 hours where I can smell a trail and smell it floating in the air around me. It opens with sparkly aldehydes and lemon it reminds me a lot of premier. After a few minutes the aldehydes start to dissipate and the freesisa and honey come out. I can smell Frangipani in the background. It gets sweeter as it dries down. It definitely smells like a Chanel. It reminds me of a very expensive body lotion mixed with some honey. I love it and it's on my top five.

I sampled this fragrance (EDP version) years ago and was impressed. Then it slipped from my radar. So many frags, so little time, right? I recently bought a few sample vials on eBay and now I've reassessed this lovely (and now discontinued) perfume and wonder why I didn't purchase a bottle back in the day when it was more affordable than now. The name doesn't do it justice; it's not "beige" (so many think 'beige' is a synonym for 'bland'). It's an endearing,charming fragrance, one that I'd happily wear daily . Something you'd wear not to garner attention; it's not a "PAY ATTENTION TO ME!" sort of frag, but one meant to gently draw others into your orbit..No loudness here, just gentle persuasion. I love it.

This is an updated review. I wasn’t too sure about Beige at first. I think it’s one of those fragrances that confused me on first try. I tried her again and I’m starting to better understand the fragrance. It’s sophisticated and elegant, without being too bold. I have a partial bottle on the way that looks more macerated, so I’m excited since my original complaint was I wanted the fragrance to give me a touch more of complexity. I was really craving frangipani & honey... the second time I tried I got it, but I still want a little more hah. I think Beige would make a perfect signature scent for spring. Can’t wait to explore her more. Update: my bottle is definitely more macerated and I love it!!

Sunny, honeyed frangipani flowers. Although frangipani is most often a starring note in fragrances with a tropical concept, I don't get an exotic impression from Beige - it feels more European to me but of course that's subjective. It smells of sunshine in the most polished way. It's a very simple yet very elegant scent that thrives in hot, humid weather and although white florals can be overpowering in the heat, Beige somehow behaves itself on my skin and does not intrude upon others around me. Were it not for social distancing it would be the perfect scent for garden parties, wedding receptions and summer evening date nights. Scrap that, it's good enough to wear on any occasion.

I really like this, I smell clearly the frangipani and honey in it, but after a while it may be a little cloying for me. A bit too sweet in my skin and I wonder if I could get tired of it if I tried to wear it frequently. Anyway I can't do that for now since I only have a 2 ml sample. But I love how I wear it, though. Really feminine and classy, it gets powdery after a couple of hours. The longevity and projection are ok, but could be better, like all Les Exclusifs it lacks power (but it's not the worst of the line in this aspect). A must try for anyone wanting to underline her feminine side.

This perfume is absolutely amazing for a hot, endless summer... This Chanel masterpiece is always beautiful, of course, but this summer, its sweet floral notes are truly captivating me. Perhaps it’s because, lately, wearing floral scents featuring "modern florals"—often with a bubblegum vibe and various ambroxan touches—had made me lose sight of what true, classic, natural sweet florals are like. Beige features that exotic, sun-drenched frangipani and golden, sun-kissed beeswax... exquisite, polished, yet playful. A gorgeous little Chanel gem 🌼🐝✨️✨️

This is how I feel: Beige outdoors is a supreme toned down hidden gem, silently elegant as it brushes past you, unnoticed by the common. Beige indoors makes the person wearing it more desirable yet not easily reached. #Unique Beige intimately clings in your memory and when remembered. Beige is subtle, light and creamy-ish. Soft sillage, and moderate-ish longevity depending on how hungry your skin is, how clean your body is, how generous you are with spraying, and the season. Beige is worn for YOU, not for others. This mentality makes it Ahhhhhhhhh.

Soft, floral, hints of sweetness and powdery, aldehydic, and ethereal...what I think of when I think of Chanel women's floral. Very high quality, well blended, natural, classic Chanel. Leans too feminine for me to wear, but enjoying this from my discovery set. Glad to have it and will be revisiting often. UPDATE (7/22/2022): Upon wearing again, I got impressions of a soft fluffy cashmere followed by the same soft floral powdery notes. Comforting to wear in bed on a balmy pleasant sunny day. Scent: 8 / Sillage: 7 / Longebity: 7