Chance Eau Splendide

I love Chanel!! I love how Chanel makes me feel so happy, and beautiful and classy. Of all the designers, Chanel is “that” one that represents me ❤️. That said, I own quite a few of the fragrances of this house, almost like I want to collect them. When I found out this was being released I didn’t care what it smelled like I already knew I wanted it. Sadly, though as I read the reviews.... I wondered to myself- Self, you are 39, your final year before entering your forties.... These reviews are saying this is a youthful/younger generation perfume, not for you, it kind of broke my heart. I always loved when other people on this website would say things like “fragrance doesn’t have an age” “wear what you want” and I truly feel this way because right after I sprayed the tester on the beautiful purple paper I immediately purchased the full sized bottle (which by the way I know my younger self probably wouldn’t have bought for that Chanel price tag $$$) But I wore her today and she is absolutely gorgeous. Sweet, but not as sweet as you would think, more “floral fruity” ( with the raspberry) not as sugary as I imagined. The Sillage was not cloying and left a medium bubble around me. The spray on my wrist lasted for hours but was not heavy. Beautifully done Olivier! Chefs kiss... now hopefully I will see more Women/men wearing this gem because even though I felt “too old” to wear her, she is truly magical and I felt nothing less than pure joy today.

After reading the reviews I realized that this isn't a favorite among the hardcore Chanel fans. Actually, it doesn't seem to be a favorite in general. I don't mind though, more for me! I'm not really a fan of the Chanel fragrances. They all smell very, very vintage and that's not really my preference. For some reason I usually get naseous if something smells even remotely vintage. I didn't have any expectations when I smelled this in store, but I loved it from the get-go. Chance Eau Splendide smells like juicy raspberries, soft violets and musk with a tiny bit of wood in the base. I've tried a bunch of fragrances with raspberry and I always find that the raspberry note reads very chalky/gritty, like Sweetarts or Pez candy, but that's definitely not the case here. It actually smells like raspberries growing in a forest. As a child, I went picking raspberries in the forest with my grandma in the late summer and early fall, so I'm very familiar with the scent. I love the raspberry note in Splendide, and the violets complement it perfectly. It doesn't have that vintage vibe that I don't like but it still smells like Chanel, if that makes sense. Splendide was my first full bottle from Chanel, and so far the only one I like. I bought it when I was on vacation so it has some really good memories attached to it, but it's also a great everyday or signature scent. Great longevity, moderate projection. 9/10.

I tested this at my local department store and yes, it reminded me of dior addict 2, ysl babydoll and other pink bottled perfumes from the 00s. That said this is more refined and updated, without being screechy, metallic, or sour. It threw me back to my younger self in my 20s and instantly made me smile! Amongst all the hype around niche perfumes that smell like wood closets or synthetic white florals, I find this refreshing, almost endaring for going against the trend. I respect that, it's a very brave move from Chanel. Sometimes you just want to smell nice without smelling like you rolled yourself in a forest. When I got home after a few hours my husband who doesn't like floral perfumes (he associates florals as grandma scents) told me I smell amazing and beautiful.The longevity and projection is great as I could still smell it by night time. Is it original? Not really. Does it smell juvenile? That's subjective and who cares. Does it smell good? Absolutely. Frankly I don't get all the negative comments. So for people who like this but are apprehensive about being "too young" - you do you and wear whatever you like. I love it and will get myself a full bottle.

Well this is one of the perfume I always received compliments from my colleagues and friends. I am a big fan of chanel perfume. Chance eau tendre is my all time favorite and go to scent. But when I added this one up to my collection, I just cannot stop using it. I think it has chance dna inside, which makes the dry down totally different from body spray from cheap brand people referred to. This is not cheap, because this is not what I smells on other people. I recommended to layer this with other chanel products, like I use body oil from Coco Mademoiselle, and then use chance eau splendid on my clothes, like literally my best friends keep asking me what I’m using. I think chanel scents complimenting each other. But overall, I love it. It is chanel. It has chanel dna. And it is suitable for all occasion. I use this since the day it launched (100ml) and used this through autumn and winter. If you wants to smell totally different in the room In winter, don’t use overly sweet caramel coconut vanilla scent. For me, fresh, floral, fruity always stands out and do no harm to people around me.

I got a sample of this perfume and I loved it. At first I found it way too sweet, but it is just the first seconds after spraying it on you. The red fruits and raspberries are very very present! I barely can smell the other notes. This perfume, although sweet and full of red fruits, doesn't smell cheap like cheap candles. It makes me think of happy old ladies enjoying a tea party in the garden. It has a very strong garden vibe. I think it also gives off vibes of girl entering puberty and maturing. I must admit I really enjoyed this perfume! However, sadly, I don't think it is worth the price at all. It doesn't smell expensive to me. It smells very good, very feminine and delicate, however, it is nothing extraordinary that one must get immediately. It doesn't last long either! For such an expensive perfume, I'd expect a much longer longevity. It is great for spring and end of winter in my opinion. Very lovely and charming, but definitely not worth for the price.