Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum

This is the best entry in the line. In my early days in the hobby I didn't care for the BDC DNA, and though tit was beyond overrated, but in time, I was really able to appreciate how beautiful it is. Every frag in the line is an absolute masterpiece, with the possible exception of l'Exclusiff. The EDT created a whole genre of fragrance. The EDP refined the DNA and made it more versatile for the colder seasons, while camping up the basenotes with a perfect blend of incense and sandalwood and has the best drydown of the entire line. The Parfum refined some elements while subtracting others, it's different enough to justify its existence, especially if I want that DNA in the dead of winter. l'Exclusiff has the great opening of the Parfum, but it devolves into a somewhat smokey synthetic amber mess on my skin. It loses all traces of the BDC DNA in the dry down. It's overly dense and becomes cloying to my nose. The opening of the EDP is great, very similar to the EDT and shows excellent balanc, but for me, it's really all about that dry down: incense, creamy sandalwood and spices! It's absolutely perfect and earned this fragrance a permanent fixture in my top 10 of all time. I like the opening better on the Parfum, but the EDP has a much better dry down, to my nose. Performance is good and anyone that isn't getting that, likely has a fake bottle. If you got a 100ml bottle for under $100, it's safe to say it's fake. Performance is definitely above average on my skin with great projection for 3-4 hours, total wear time of ~8 hours on skin, longer on clothing. My only real criticism of this frag is the price, which is definitely above what it should be. I could see $140 maybe $150 for a 100ml of the EDP. $175 is too much. The Parfum is even worse as far as price is concerned. All in all, it's a masterpiece 96/100

And with this, I have completed the Blue fragrance gauntlet. I have found myself in a bit of a rebirth with my journey in this hobby. It is really easy to get bogged down and influenced by what you see online, especially in the fragrance community on TikTok. Despite being in my 20's, I have been in this hobby for 7 or so years and have seen fragrance content migrate from YouTube to short-form content and how that has affected the industry and public opinion. It took me a while, but I now realize that I have been influenced in this way. I have bought fragrances solely because of hype, completely neglecting the ones I actually enjoy. It has been so refreshing to see people create content about the fragrances they actually like, not the ones that are popular right now. It is really annoying to see all these young people (teenagers) parroting what influencers say about fragrances. So now I have pivoted: not buying the next hot dupe, not keeping fragrances in my collection just because they are popular, and not blind-buying (for the most part lol). Overconsumerism is incredibly easy in this hobby, but now, for me, there is no reason to waste my time and money on a fragrance unless I really love it. Like many of the Blue fragrances, I avoided this one because it was "too popular" and "NPC" (calling things NPC is so cringe ts is not a video game). But screw it, this smells good, so I am going to own it. I like this concentration much more than the EDT, which I find has a bit of a nail polish quality to it. It is the most classy of the Blue fragrance genre, as it is very smooth. Projection and longevity are ok, but it is a freshie; it doesn't need to be nuclear. I got a sample of the L"Exlusif with this, which I have already smelled and really like. I hope to also get that, as it smells amazing.

Bleu De Chanel had an absolutely gorgeous opening that is very strong citrus, mostly lemon and a some grapefruit along with a woody note. While a very pleasant combination, it does remind me just slightly of Lemon Pledge. As it dries down there a note of incense and amber that’s starts to shine through along with a tiny bit of spice that is very pleasent and help fight the Lemon Pledge opening. Performance wise Blue de Chanel is extremely impressive in regards to longevity, I got over 24 hours of skin wear. As I’m writing this review the next morning there are still notes of it on my skin. Surprisingly it didn’t last very long on my clothing, maybe only 3 hours. A 9/10 for longevity! Projection was also very good but to no one’s suprise or at least not mine; the 24 hours of wear saw protection fall off a cliff around hour 8. For the first 8 hours Bleu de Chanel projected nicely, just slightly outside arms length for me. A 7/10 here. Bleu de Chanel is a very nice mature citrus scent. It does still remind me slightly of Lemon Pledge but it’s also been years since I’ve used Lemon Pledge so I’m not sure how accurate that thought is. I am also not holding that against it because I think it’s just the combination of lemon citrusy notes and a light wood note that makes me think of Lemon Pledge. Overall Bleu de Chanel is a 9/10 for me, I love how it smells, it has a complex mature scent but not overally so while being extremely easy wearing.

A classic blue fragrance worth owning for every frag lover or collector. High quality ingredients and a consistent compliment getter. Even though its well-known and widely available, it never fails to grab attention. I've been owning BDC EDP for years and will always keep re-purchasing. Wearable during all seasons, whether you are going out for dinner, office or date, it gets the job done and no other blue fragrance comes close to it even up to the date. I was indeed worried about performance because i kept hearing about people saying in newer batches the smell disappeared in couple hours. As my 150ml bottle came to an end again, i grabbed a new 100ml in Sephora 3 days ago. And luckily its not watered down, performs like it always did , just like previous 2 150ml bottles. Get it if you are looking for an unmatched versatility and freshness. Get the Parfum version if you are looking for a fragrance for more formal ocassions. For me the projection is the same for both of them, but as for longevity, i get 2 hours more from parfum which is not a big deal actually. The price point is a bit high, but hey, its Chanel not the brands that run -35% discounts every season and you get to smell like 70% of people... im not mentioning here the new L'xclusif that is nuclear and outperforms the others in line... Overall, this one is a classic that stands on top

For me, simply all seasons fragrance, day and night. It is simply one of dumb reach fragrances. Is it special? No, especially if you look for unique scent profile. Is it versatile? King! Office suitability? 10000%. One of fragrances I reach quite often when in the I don't have any time to think which fragrance should I wear today for work. Some said Prada L'homme is the golden standard for designer office fragrance, I kinda agree, but... unfortunately for me, Prada L'homme gives me slight headache, so I reach it less, although sometimes I spray it as additional layer, especially as Prada L'Homme is "clean". I believe any collection would not be complete if no BdC in it. Not because it is super good whatsoever, just because it is what it is, a fragrance that can't go wrong in any occasion. Beside this EDP, prior purchase I also tried EDT, Parfum and Executive versions. The second best after this EDP imo is EDT one, but performance is worse. Parfum version is heavier, so for me, it loses the initial purpose as fresh blue. As for executive flanker, I hate it (sorry for any fans of it). For me it is like a bad clone that is trying too hard to give same DNA with too concentrated scent profile for perhaps better performance, end up losing the thing what some people like me loves about BdC: fresh, blue, versatile.

When I fist started more into fragrances a few years ago, I wondered why everyone talked about the Bleu De Chanel range. It took me actually wearing it properly for me to appreciate this series. The Eau De Parfum is easily the most versatile, pleasant smelling fragrance in the line. It screams quality, and yet lasts a decent amount of time and provides silage. I have L’Exclusive, which I also like, and I’ve ordered the Parfum. The EDT I’m not bothered about, as the EDP covers most ground. There’s a comfort within this fragrance, a warmth, when wearing it during colder weather. It smells quality, with the silage and aura that lingers for some time. In warmer weather, although I prefer to wear other fragrances, it is fresh enough to wear for any occasion. Its versatility means that I will always own the EDP. It’s become easily one of the most important fragrances in my collection for that reason. If in doubt just Bleu de Chanel. It projects well for first couple of hours. The only downside is a lot of people wear this fragrance. Everybody knows about it, even non fragheads. However, nobody I know dislikes it, it’s a very likeable fragrance. For me this remains more interesting than Savage or Dylan blue, and dresses up or down.

First fragrance into the collection (gifted). Such an easy and appealing grab to wear. As I have now expanded my collection, this is definitely not unique so I don't find myself reaching for it as much as before just because I don't make it out much aside from work (moving environment) or the gym. This causes me to usually wear my cheaper fragrances since I don't find myself outside of those locations much, but when I have to just run some quick errands or be out and about for a regular day this is a good reach! I would say a majority of my collection (excluding cheapies) has a more distinct scent profile to them, so when I do wear this I actually find it quite refreshing. Amazing blend of citrus and woods to project well and just be an overall pleasant scent! On my skin, I'm not sure why but it did irritate the insides of my elbows so I usually avoid from spraying there with most fragrances just in case even though BDC has seemingly had the only reaction, but otherwise is amazing. Longevity isn't the greatest on my skin before going nose blind and projection isn't the strongest after a couple hours. Easiest blind buy for sure!

This is a great introductory perfume for people who are starting to venture into perfumes. It’s one that fits all seasons and occasions, be it outdoors or indoors, rain or shine, snow or drought. It’s clean, citrusy, and aromatic. It’s generally inoffensive and, I reckon, will be suitable for everyone’s taste. It appeals to all ages. It could be a sporty, preppy, smart, flirty, seductive, and sexy scent as it transforms itself depending on who wears it. I think the high price point is really justified, as it is truly versatile. It also became a framework for a whole lot of clean and fresh masculine scents we all loved and enjoyed. This easily is one of my favorite freshies, along with Mancera’s Cedrat Boise and Aoud Lemon Mint. Truly remarkable! This EDP performs better than both the EDT and Parfum versions, and is also generally more appealing. It easily lasts me 8+ hours on skin and clothes. I will not mention any standout note because, honestly, and for some reason, all are harmoniously detectable and not battling for the spotlight.

BdC EDP is very well done for what it is - an extremely versatile and inoffensive blue fragrance. It smells like a straight up amalgamation of every note above, meaning, no note is outshining the other for the first few hours. To put it more clearly, I am hit with citruses, florals, warming and fresh spices, herbals, smoky incense, and even sweet and resinous ambers after spraying. This profile stays this way for the first hour or two, and it's so, so good and versatile...I'd call this the best blue fragrance ever made. You can literally wear this anywhere and everywhere, and if I were a person who only had one fragrance, this would be it. What I found most interesting, and why I love this scent out of all other designer blues is the aldehydes really shine in the late dry down, about 3 hours after spraying. It's super clean and laundry-like...that's different, and I really, really like it. 9.1/10

It's such a simple, fresh, and elegant "shower gel" like scent, and yet, I can't get enough of it. Seriously, every time I organize my fragrance collection, I love taking the cap off and just getting a whiff of it. The citrus opening is amazing and the dry down is even better. It quite literally reeks of "class." Of course, there's the huge elephant in the room when it comes to this fragrance: the price point. You can't get this from discounters, and so you're only limited to either buying full retail (which is not cheap) or trying to buy from E-Bay/FB with a risk of getting a fake. Although I adore this fragrance, this will probably be my one and only time buying it. I can't really justify it's high price point unless you'd like to use this fragrance for special occasions or similar. You could probably buy 2 other designer fragrances from a discounter rather than paying full retail for Chanel.

My eldest son wore this and it will always remind me of him. Sadly he passed away at the age of 23, but this smell brings him back into the room. He was a junior doctor, working in London and as soon as I smell Bleu de Chanel I am transported back to meeting him in the city, sitting at a restaurant ready to eat, being engulfed in his huge strong embrace, seeing his handsome face and watching his smile light up the room. The first thing I would say to him...every single time... was 'you smell so good,' and he would laugh because I always said the same thing, but he truly did smell amazing. This is masculine, intelligent, classy, and sophisticated; it's mysterious, warm, inviting, and captivating. It doesn't scream at you, although the smell will linger in your memory forever. Bleu de Chanel is the confident signature of the man who easily embodies its classy sentiments.

10/10, the image that comes to my mind is slicing a lemon on blue velvet in a warm, candlelit room. When I wear this I always have to sniff my own wrists, it smells that good. It develops from a dark fresh, manly shower gell scent into this warm, lingering smell with still a bit of citrus. It lasts long too, it stays the whole working day and I still smell it (softly) when going to bed. You feel composed, put together, almost a bit calculating wearing this. When I want to get sh*t done I wear this. Edit 21/05/2026 I have adjusted this from love to like because I sampled a lot of fresh/blue fragrances lately and they all kinda smell the same to me. Still, this is the best of them all, with a high-quality, smooth feel. Edit 15/07/2026 Adjusted the score to love again because of the lovely drydown hours after applying.

The woods scents as base notes are really what drive this home for me. This bottle is worth the money every single time. The day you can find it on Joma is the day that I will be happiest buying fragrances. With that said, there are certain outlet fragrance stores you CAN find them at, but not every outlet shop will have them. The ones that do, will tell you that they are certified by Chanel in order to sell their product, and will be a couple dollars cheaper than what you will find at a Macy's or Sephora. This scent has great longevity, is not going to flashbang your nose, is going to be a compliment-getter when you are on a night out or having an intimate moment. This scent should be in everyone's rotation for a "blue" fragrance. Yes it is expensive, but 3-4 sprays and you are set. 8.5/10.

Timeless classic male scent that unfortunately is not repurchased again by those who evolve. Why ? Because its a designer scent that performs like a designer scent but is priced higher than a lot of niche fragrances at discounters. When I personally consider the delt in performance and the fact that Chanel will never be on sale at a discounter ( at any real significant price reduction ) it makes it a hard rebuy. Imagine passing up Essential Parfums Bois Imperial for BDC.... Its half the price and lasts longer. You can PDM at discounters for BDC prices. MFK fragrances can be had for a little more and they are true quality fragrances. Botton line is BDC is a legendary mall fragrance. Its a stunner .... if you dont any better

i was out shopping and had already bought myself a different fragrance at that point so i didn't want to get the Bleu de Chanel, but i went for a skin spray just out of interest, and for the next two hours of shopping i couldn't stop smelling my arm. occasionally the scent would randomly reach my nose and i'd be like: "wow, that smells really good... wait, that's me." so i went back and bought it despite already having a ton of blue fragrances, and i have zero regrets – this is a very well-polished, elegant, extremely pleasant, smooth and safe fragrance. generic and popular? maybe. but it smells damn amazing, and nothing can take away from that.

I wore bleu in 2010-2011 when it was released, but then quit reaching for it eventually by the end of 2012. After that I avoided Bleu up until this year 2026. I wasn't interested because it was so popular and common. I thought it was too basic and overplayed. & Maybe the 2010 edt is.. It took me being a big collector for awhile to finally decide to try it again. Now I'm mad I was so stubborn for so long. The edp, It's really damn good. It's very well blended. & It's very high quality. Everything about it is perfection. It quickly made It's way into my top 5 for spring/ summer choices this year. It is the original "blue" fragrance for a reason.

This morning I felt like shit because I had only slept for 3 hours. So starting the day with a healthy breakfast and 3 sprays of Bleu de Chanel was the least I could do. I thought about wearing Imagination, but I needed something with a more dominant, determined vibe to counteract the lethargic feeling. I applied this a little before 8am and now at 10pm I can still smell it loud and clear. Mission accomplished. 15/07/2026: Revisiting this once again and the drydown is heavenly. If you are active and sweating a little, you get these little wafts of ambery citrus, a kind of luxiourious shower gel vibe, hours after putting it on.

As I began fragrances I got this cause I absolutely enjoyed the masculine but yet fresh smell. I can definitely say this is one of the best beginning fragrances for someone. The smell is as I said, fresh and masculine thanks to the citrus and amber and wood. The longevity is alright honestly it lasted me around 6 hours. The projection is alright too, kinda arms length. If I could change one thing about this fragrance it would be to make the performance better cause I feel like the EDT and the EDP have relatively have the same performance. I would like to say though this is worth getting overall.

This is the best version of Bleu de Chanel and I have tried them all, even the les exclusif which smells great! But I love this one more. I was gifted a 5.0 oz bottle from my step daughter for fathers day years ago and this fragrance smells amazing to me! Yes it's simple, and yes it's not the most unique fragrance but it's just what I need when I just want to smell nice. My favorite part of this fragrance is the base notes because of the insence and that amber wood which smells fabulous. This is a fragrance that I definitely will repurchase when my bottle is finished.

My favorite fragrance ever. My signature scent. I will forever have this in my collection. So classy, so versatile, you can literally wear this any day, any season for any reason. It's that good. The only thing you can take points off for is its longevity, but this is one of those rare instances where the scent outweighs the performance. It's popular for a reason and some may say it's 'basic' but the reason why it's perceived as basic is because it's reliable. This won't let you down anywhere, any time. A masterpiece of a fragrance. My GOAT