Egoiste Platinum

Chanel Égoïste Platinum is a timeless masterpiece that has taken its place as a classic in the perfume world. Created in 1993 by Jacques Polge, this fragrance reflects the elegance and gentlemanliness of the modern man in its most refined form. It exhibits a clean, sophisticated and at the same time powerful stance with notes such as lavender, rosemary and geranium. Égoïste Platinum is not only masculine; it also has a versatile character. It makes itself felt in the office environment and at special dinners; it neither shouts too much nor disappears without being noticed. It develops like a character by showing its different aspects in cold and hot weather. The most striking feature of this perfume is that it never goes out of fashion. It finds its place in every period and every generation. Unlike the sugary, tonka bean or bubble gum style fragrances popular today, Égoïste Platinum speaks not with fake sweetness, but with real charisma and self-confidence. There is neither excess nor deficiency in this fragrance; everything is as it should be. It reveals its masculinity without exaggeration, elegantly. It is like the signature of the modern gentleman; noble, restrained but unforgettable. Chanel Égoïste Platinum is the perfume of permanent style, not temporary fashions. Chanel Égoïste Platinum is not only a classic; it is also the representation of a sense of quality and freedom that many niche perfumes cannot easily reach. This scent offers a self-confident character that is far from commercial concerns and does not care about pleasing anyone. It has such a balance that it has a structure that is both refined and rebellious. Many niche perfumes become complex and mixed with ostentation in order to be different, and therefore become tiring over time. However, Égoïste Platinum reveals its difference not by shouting, but with its depth. That metallic freshness felt when first sprayed, the masterful combination of lavender and sage that follows, the warm but controlled closing of cedar and amber at the end... All of them are like a meticulously crafted work of art. There is a Chanel mastery in this perfume: A silent luxury, a modest magnificence. For this very reason, the originality and refinement that many niche perfumes want to achieve manifest themselves here as a natural stance. Égoïste Platinum is the scent of a free spirit. It neither conforms to the norm nor changes shape to attract attention. Its appeal lies in its quality, timelessness and freedom that does not bow to any trend. For this reason, it is not in perfume collections, but in characters.

This is one of my all-time-favourites, an amazing scent. My current bottle is likely 10yrs old (and near empty now) and might be a stronger formulation than what's being produced now, but projection and sillage are amazing, and I never got noseblind from this. It's the epitome of being classy, professional, masculine but ultra sharp, zingy, metallic, citrusy. There are some strong spice notes, like fennel. When you spray this one, it really blows open your nostrils and respiratory system because it's almost piercing with metallics in a similar way as Armaf's Sillage (or hence SWM), but much classier and less stinky than the former. You can imagine a banker wearing this walking up to a new skyscraper along an immaculate clean pavement on Paris' La Defense, or maybe to some very expensive lunch on a sunny day in Geneva. But it can just as well be worn at the gym, doing sports. There's nothing really like it apart from the (decent) Armaf Legesi clone, which captures it very well upon first spray (but then loses all sillage and metal-ness) quickly. I think this scent is a masterpiece and I will replace it when it finishes. It gives you a fresh, sharp, metallic authority and intelligence, wakes you up, and I feel it's quite timeless, actually, not that much of a "Dad" smell at all due to the herbals and zest and metallics (but then, I'm at Dad age so maybe I'm biased). If you want to try a more niche scent that shares some headspace of this, there's CdG's ARTEK Standard, which is very excellent; much drier and woodier, but also sharp and spiky and metallic of sorts. They're very different but I feel similarly clear and sharp and awake and clear with it.

A wonderful scent that truly encapsulates the essence of a well put together, freshly shaved and showered man. Being a Chanel it's blended so beautifully. It projects as a high end shaving foam scent, paired with a herbal spiciness that smells both modern and a throwback to the 90's. Is it green! is it woody! Yes to both. This is Lavender too, done in a way like very few others sharing the barbershop space. This combination of ingredients creates an aura of a cool, metallic aroma giving Platinum Egoiste it's distinctive profile As a fougere/barbershop fan, this is an absolute essential. Wear all year and any time you want a hit of freshness. Probably for a man 30+. Performance wise, it's just about average on me. I get no more of an hour or two maximum projection around arms length. But it's bloody lovely! Sillage and resulting trail is actually ok over the same period when in motion, becoming just a little more than a skin scent for several more hours after that. 5-6 hours longevity in total is ok but this scent deserves a boost all around in my opinion. Like nearly all modern Chanel interpretations of their classics, performance just isn't what it was or where it should be but all is forgiven when something is this good! Still, the whole range including Pour Monsieur edt and edp, Antaeus and Egoiste (original) are some of the greatest mens scents of all time and I'll always have them in my possession. A timeless, distinctive collection of masterpieces. All worthy of a place in any modern gents fragrance collection.

Probably the most fresh thing I've ever smelled that doesn't rely on citrus to shout about how clean it is, which is a huge plus for me. It's not showergel or aquatic either, even though it compares to that level of soapy sparkle in a broad sense. All while coming across green/earthy instead? It was immediately apparent to me why this one is considered special. It very plainly is, if you know your fougère's. Egoiste Platinum has such a distinct aroma that I can't really compare it to anything else. I can mention that it's a fougère of course, but that doesn't really give you an accurate idea of how it actually comes across. The way the accords blend together provide a highly unique "tint" overtop the otherwise familiar notes in a way that recontextualizes the whole thing. It's airy and clean, but not like a freshie. It's a fougère, but it's more icy and naturally green than it is barbershop-groomed. It's green and earthy, but somehow as sterile as a laboratory. (In a good way.) For me this brings to mind someone you'd be very hard-pressed to rattle. Austere and firm at times, but not by being harsh or forceful. It's a considerate, kind sort of strength. It feels very grounding and reliable. In my make-believe personification of this scent, their personality would lean serious without being humorless, and would seek to protect those less sturdy than themselves.

37 male. I have trouble describing what this smells like. But, it does smells great - timeless, maybe even slightly dated (in a good way). The current frag does have an updated added "metallic" note that dies down as you wear it through out the day (great addition) ***THIS IS A SPORTY COLOGNE 1000%***👌 Its sporty and nothing else. Again, sporty. Its youthful. Its slightly sweet. It lingers. This is a mans cologne, but to say it smells "masculine" doesn't make sense to me - this is a early 2000s sporty classic. Edit* I must admit. There is something special here. Something about the crispness of how sporty this really is. I dont really get how Chanel can do certain things with their frags that others cant. Like sycomore - there is just something special here that keeps you coming back. Keeps you getting wiffs, keeps you wanting to smell yourself. Something that when you spray on you eventually say - what the fuck? how do they do it? If this scent can be summed up in a movie, its "Ford vs FERRARI" .... and FORD is the one wearing it. I will be buying a bottle. Edit 2* If you want a sporty cologne that is similiar - Perry Ellis Reserve - for men (1998) ~$20

A favourite fougere, I bought my first bottle this spring. And while this juice works very well in crisp weather, it just doesn't in high heat. Never ever have I been cloyed by a frag due to it's misaplication in hot weather. Not even JOOP! Homme in August was able to disturb me - I've always thought I can stomach anything. CPE though, nearly made me vomit when I applied it generously in 30+ degrees Celsius, on two trigger-happy occasions. There will be no third attempt. The sharp metallic, herbacious notes, the aldehydes got amplified in a poisonous way - a hazardous fallout that you want to avoid at all costs. Birds started falling dead from the skies, I saw passers by marking themselves "safe from the platinum egoiste", gas masks were being pulled from within backpacks. Unbearable. This is never a summer scent, at least not for daytime, high heat use. Breezy summer nights, 1-2 sprays max, probably could work - I don't know. I am throwing my bottle at the back of the shelf and it won't be until late September or even October that I shall touch that nuke again, that weapon for mass destruction. Be warned.

A wonderful fragrance with a beautiful and pleasant opening. It starts off floral and naturally sweet. It leans very much in the barbershop / aftershave direction, which I really enjoy. What’s amazing about this fragrance is the natural sweetness that comes from the variety of floral notes it contains. This natural sweetness has a calming effect, making you feel as if you’re walking through a vast field of different flowers on a warm spring day, taking in all their aromas at once. This is THE perfect spring fragrance. What makes it so good too is the versatility: you can wear it at the office, in your free time grocery shopping, during the day, as well as in the evening. It’s the very definition of a fougère fragrance. A very beautiful scent that many underestimate. Price-wise, it’s not exactly cheap, at around €120–130 for 100 ml... This is an Eau De Toilette. For the same price, you can get Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum, which is noticeably higher in quality and PERFECT... I repeat: PERFECT for the evening. All in all, it’s a wonderful, floral, naturally sweet fragrance that flies under the radar.

A clean, invigorating, powerful, and undoubtedly masculine scent; this is my signature scent. On the initial spray, you're hit with a heavy dose of sharp and metallic lavender (Hence, the 'Platinum' in the name.), with some bitterness from the galbanum, which immediately commands attention. The opening is quite aggressive to my nose, but I very much enjoy it. The geranium, jasmine, and woods start to come out towards the dry-down, and it smells heavenly; the geranium and jasmine give a very subtle sweetness that rounds out the composition. This blows Creed's 'Green Irish Tweed' out of the water in my opinion; there's no comparison. The projection is quite impressive for an EDT, I get strong and steady projection for nearly 2 hours. The fragrance itself lasts about 7 - 8 hours, which I think is perfect performance for a fougere here; and this is truly an all-season fragrance. This fragrance smells like old money, yet still retains this modern edge that I can't put my finger on. I once heard a reviewer say Platinum Egoiste smells like an 850 credit score, and I must wholeheartedy agree. 11/10 scent.

I found a 50ml at my local fragrance store & bought it instantly, and I am so happy that I did, so I am re-reviewing this one. The opening is sharp, a little green & herbaceous, and metallic. Like a pair of barber scissors soaking in warm cleaning solution, but it never becomes synthetic. As it dries down, the lavender focused profile reveals itself and it is no longer as sharp. the lavender is supported by a dominant dose of oakmoss and sandalwood, becoming reminiscent of shaving cream. That quality in a fragrance may not be for everyone, I understand, but I personally loved it. I wore it to work & I really enjoyed carrying that scent with me. Once dried down, at least on my skin, It just felt natural. Like a second-skin type of scent, or like a really wasn't wearing any fragrance at all. But it was still definitely there, until it wasn't. I say that because my wearing wearing was unfortunately short lived. I got about 4 hours of solid projection & longevity and then poof. Gone. Maybe I went noseblind. regardless, amazing stuff. So glad I was able to add this to the collection.

Oh yes, I needed something like this in my collection. I've been collecting fragrances only for a few years now and unfortunately most of my purchases have been inspired by current trends and social media...which means that probably more than half of my stuff is some kind of sweet vanilla/tobacco variation. I would say that if you're strictly into the sweet fragrances or younger than 30, there's a high chance you're not gonna like it. It might get compliments or it might not, it's definitely not mass appealing fragrance by modern standards. There are two reasons I like it in particular: 1. It reminds me of the stuff that my dad and uncle used to wear back in the 90's when I was still a kid. It gives me those clean, understated "macho" vibes which I miss dearly nowadays. It's probably nostalgia but those were the good times. 2. It kind of smells the way a good white wine tastes - dry and refreshing. Obviously it's best suited for warmer days but you can't go wrong with it even in winter. If you want to smell clean and like a proper man, this is a very good choice.

This is my go-to cologne, the one I always make sure to have in my collection and will keep buying. It’s hands-down one of the best fougère and barbershop-style scents out there. Think of it as taking your aftershave to a whole new level. It’s super versatile, smells fresh and clean (but not like soap), and has a solid masculine vibe. Perfect for spring or summer vibes, whether you’re heading to work or out for the day. It’s not a super loud fragrance that fills the room, but it sticks around for a good while with decent reach. ## Her zaman koleksiyonumda bulundurduğum ve her zaman da almaya devam edeceğim bir koku. Kesinlikle en iyi fougère ve berber dükkânı tarzı kokulardan biri. Tıraş losyonunuzu bambaşka bir seviyeye taşıyor gibi düşünün. Çok yönlü, taze ve temiz (ama sabun gibi değil) bir kokusu var ve sağlam bir maskülen koku. İlkbahar ya da yaz için, ofise giderken ya da dışarı çıkarken harika bir seçim. Odayı dolduran çok baskın bir koku değil, insanları rahatsız eden bir koku değil ama uzun süre kalıcı ve makul bir yayılımı var.

Chanel Platinum Egoiste for men is one of my ultimate top ten fragrances. It's one that got me into fragrances back in 1993. My review is of the original formula, which was strong and motivating. It projected fantastically and always garnered compliments. It was a fresh, uplifting scent that made you feel like you were invincible. I am not kidding. It was motivation, in a 3.4 ounce glass bottle. A uplifting scent that would definitely carry you throughout the entire day. Today's formula is simply weak. For the life of me, why do fragrance manufacturers do this to legendary fragrances? If it wasn't for Dior Fahrenheit, CK Escape, CK Eternity, Aqua Di Gio, CK One, and Chanel Platinum Egoiste, I wouldn't have such an affinity with fragrance. All of the above fragrances pale in comparison to what they once were, and it is a shame. This was one of the greatest fragrances ever created. Chanel, if you are reading this, please bring it back to what it once was and stop making the current formula. You are tarnishing a legacy.

I don't think this was ever a super-strong or long-lasting fragrance but I recently tried a tester in a store with a few quite generous sprays and sadly even if it seemed to project well at first, it soon became very discreet. For me, on a mild/warm-ish day it didn't last long either, definitely below average*. The scent itself is IMO timeless and until very recent years of identikit sweet masculine fragrances it even smelled kind of modern or avant-garde in a way (the comments about 'old man smell' are puzzling!?!), perhaps due to what some say is a 'metallic' aroma. For me it's one of the best fragrances of all time, however I just can no longer justify the relatively high cost for something which doesn't last long (at least for me). I would LOVE it Chanel came out with a stronger, or rather more long-lasting version, so long as the prices don't get any more out of hand. *I will try again soon as perhaps something was off with the tester I tried.

There is a distinct, golden window in perfumery—stretching from the early '90s to the late 2000s—that I consider the absolute zenith of masculine fragrances. During this sweet spot, the industry had thankfully evolved past the primal, chest-beating animalic powerhouses of the '80s, yet remained blissfully untouched by the generic 'blue' wave of the 2010s and the current bombardment of sugary, vanilla-drenched unisex gourmands. Chanel's Platinum Égoïste stands as the ultimate embodiment of this brilliant era. It is flawlessly clean, undeniably masculine, and profoundly deep, while retaining a modern sex appeal. It starts out sharp, crisp and fresh, but as it dries down, rich, sweet undertones rise to the surface, adding layers of elegant depth and character. If you are exhausted by the industry's obsession with the 67th "Elixir Intense extrait parfum ultra l'exclusif" nonesense flanker of the same popular scent, look here instead.

Yes. I'm late to the party but fashionably late. Testing this sparked the notion that there is such a thing as "smelling like you want to smell good" and "smelling like you always smelled good". This has some of my favorite notes in it and they are blended to perfection. I can totally understand what the hype was (and should still be) about. This is fresh minus the "aqua". One of the aspects to this being such as success must be its versatility. This fragrance is appropriate for any occasion, making it a prime candidate for becoming a signature fragrance for many men. It simplifies things. I know that people love to compare this to Egoiste and usually choose one over the other. Why? They are both perfectly-crafted, distinguishable icons. They don't smell alike in any way. But both have a place in any stylish/debonaire/fashionable man's wardrobe.

Only a few ml left in that bottle that my late dad gifted me in 1999... • The difference between the OG and current bottles is perceptible. Especially in performance and depth. • Part of that is due to aging, but I am convinced reformulations have nerfed this fragrance right into the ground. • This EDT had a perceptible metallic edge, serious lasting power, and it pushed really hard off your skin. • As much as I loved wearing this in the 2000s and early 2010s, I've been stretching it thin, owing to nostalgia. • I even picked up a bottle of Armaf Legesi to make it last a while longer (layering PE over Legesi). • To me, this scent was and still is totally associated with the optimism of the 1990s (à la Wind of Change). • Unfortunately, tempus fugit, and once it's finally empty, I'll be moving on. Not gonna chase a vintage bottle on eBay.

It's a wonderful fragrance but only if you appreciate things like clary sage, lavender and rosemary herbal kind of notes, otherwise do not bother as it will only cause you offence! I have been waring since late 1990's and still come back to this time and time again. I'm in my 50's so probably fit in with this kind of clean, herbal smell that is so prominent here. It would probably not suit someone under their mid 30's ,I might be wrong but there is an elegance around this scent which airs on the mature side. Try before you buy but for me it leaves all the sickly sweet, oud, crap by a mile. It's how I perceive a well dressed man to smell either dressed smart casual or in a shirt, trousers, sipping a G and T on a warm summers night.

Chanel Egoiste Platinum in 2025. Almost done my 50ml bottle and I have had nothing but a great experience with it. Every now and then we all come across a timeless scent that blows away all your recent wears: Chanel tends to do this for me as their quality shows. I'm a sucker for lavender and neroli. Just reading the notes in this is marvelous and a reminder of how smooth this fragrance is. I'm not going to pretend I pick up every note, for me it's vetiver on the dry down, neroli and lavender all throughout. What I know is this is worth the price, and such a timeless scent profile. What I imagine a gentleman wore in the 90's for date night or to the office. 9.5/10 projects well and lasts longer than you think too.

I'll admit upfront that this fragrance makes me feel like I've aged a decade the moment it touches my skin. On me it reads as a slight stretch. A junior lad borrowing the boss's tie for a client dinner. But the stretch is the whole point. You don't wear PLATINUM ÉGOÏSTE cause it matches who you are. You wear it cause it matches who you are pretending to be already. It's aspirational the way older men used to be aspirational. Not richer. Not better looking. Just more settled. More sure of themselves. Done deciding. A bottle that outlived its marketing, its era, its reformulation panic, and possibly its own intended customer, and still smells like it was right the whole time. It was right the whole time.

I couldn’t afford this when my fragrance journey started - but as it comes to a close this is in the top 3 and will stay in the top 3! This is a classic, light airy barbershop smell - nice dose of Lavender, geranium, Rosemary and Oakmoss. It finishes off with a nice smooth creamy green woody base with Vetiver, Oakmoss continuing its life and a nice mix of an ambery sandalwood - the herbaceous notes are there but kinda in the background. Chanel has done a great job in setting the standard for barbershop style scents and this is a timeless classic, exuding power. Longevity is good 7-9 hours and lasts a full workday. 9.5/10 - only wish it came in an EDP concentration from Chanel!