Paris – Biarritz

Good grief this is lovely. Paris-Biarritz is so far my favourite of the few Les Eaux de Chanel I have tried, and to me is something of an Aqua-Allegoria-esque remix on *an* Eau de Cologne, albeit not Chanel EDC itself which I find to be quite different smelling them side-by-side. Paris Biarritz opens with a diurnal, bright citrus complete with acidity and slight harshness, but almost as if in embarrassment immediately loses its tart opening and begins waxing in a manner not dissimilar to something like Pamplelune or Mandarine Basilic. I mean to say here we have, after the 15 second opening fades, a citrus which is polished and non-acrid, rather like eating the peel (and meticulously avoiding the flesh) of a kumquat. The greenness and florals are minor (and perhaps to me marginally too minor) players here, whilst the adulterated citrus meanders aimlessly for around half an hour or so on skin before vanishing with a wink and a voice-cracked chuckle. PB is lovely to smell, and I think is a stellar example of a "dumb reach" summer spray which provides momentary lift and the illusion of coolness. I'm happy to own it and, on account of its fleeting nature, have already made a substantial dent in it. That said, next time I want such a fragrance as this I'd sooner peruse the Aqua Allegorias, which I think maintain the unburdened summer feeling but generally with more creativity and intrigue. A great citrus burst overall though.

Got an official sample with some makeup I bought. This is a musky lemon fragrance with that Chanel-aide in the base and definitely some patchouli. Quite refreshing and very beautiful. A tiny bit of neroli in the heart. Chanel website only talks about lily-of-the-valley, yet I get literally none of it. Can’t believe they don’t even mention lemon, the most obvious note. Lasts a few hours on my skin. No issues with longevity for me in winter, but I this might evaporate quickly once the temperature becomes +80F. Sillage is what you would expect from a cologne. I love that this is so zingy, clean and elegant, yet it’s not a barbershop cologne. Truly unisex and so easy to wear. Brings back memories of the old Les Exclusifs Eau de Cologne, but I love this so much more. It’s more crisp and modern. It has patchouli in the base rather than woods, but the notes are nearly identical. And miraculously it’s more affordable! I reached for it almost daily and ran out of my sample, so I purchased a small bottle. It was wonderful in winter and it’s working perfectly for spring as well! I feel like it’s a lemony variation of my favorite of the line—the limey Paris-Deauville. Edit: Huge mistake, not buying the larger bottle!

If I were to choose a lemon zest scent to accompany me through the next few years it would be this, or Allure Homme Sport Cologne. AHSC seems to exude 90s spirit and embodies the perfect European man. Biarritz goes a bit more to the fields of any given land. Summer time, but it's not too hot and it's not too cold. I feel as though this is a coastal town surrounded by fields of flowers and grass. It goes a bit powdery, too, which is very lovely. This definitely seems more Olivier than Venise, but both seem to portray his view of Chanel's youth and history quite well. I don't think this is a bad thing, despite the puzzlement I felt from Gabrielle (cold, but not in the typical Chanel way). I think this is a glorious take on the traditional EdC, and will perhaps make it's way onto my 'want' list.

Truly unisex, burst of uplifting citrus fruits, airy vibe. It’s simply beautiful in a sense that it is simple yet gorgeous! Love at first sniff. I got a sample at Nordstrom in September while buying another perfume. Well I wanted it for all this time until I finally got a full bottle today. I can wear this year round. I have a big bottle 4.2oz and I know I will go through it. This is the only Chanel perfume that I can wear. I am usually not a fan of anything Chanel, especially all the popular perfumes on the market, all those Chanel classics (Coco, Mademoiselle, Allure, N5, N19, etc) - just a big no for me. But this is something else!

Beautiful from the opening to the dry down. The only patchouli scent I’ve ever worn. Definitely a cologne, so do not expect much on longevity and sillage. Boy, does it smell expensive! Also the only pricey cologne I repurchased in the past couple of years. If you like this one, try Aura by Brazilian house Phebo, more longevity and sillage for a fraction of the price. Not a dupe though, bear that in mind. Biarritz is probably the simplest and most minimal scent I’ve ever worn, one of the chicest too. On the second repurchase I got the lotion and the shower gel to make it last longer.

After multiple wearings and comparisons with similar scents, I can honestly say the nose is absolutely beautiful! My initial impression was that it was very pleasant but didn't wow me. So I recommend giving this multiple wearings. Chanel Biarritz is one of, it not the best lemon based scents ever! Best worn on a warm and sunny day. The wind picks it up and gives a lovely sillage. One big negative is that it does not last! Barely lasts two hours. But if you like spraying multiple times during the day, I guess its a good thing.

I rarely buy perfumes after first smell, but it was a scent I was looking for. I have similar Guerlain Mandarine and Basil and others. This Chanel is more creamy and sweet in comparison to bitter neroli based frags. It evokes feelings of freshness, tenderness and luxury. I bought it in Vienna as it is not available in Czech shops, so another bonus, not many people smell like this. The only disadvantage is sillage and longevity, but all these fresh scents have longevity issues. Bottle is 125ml so you could be generous.

Chanel Paris-Biarritz (2018) - Italian Sunshine - #olivierpolge gets inspired from #cocochanel ‘s starting journey opening her first shop near the Basque coast. I get accords uncommon from a french house. I get an Italian opening of Tangerines, Oranges, Bergamot, and Neroli. At its heart, though fleeting, would be a beautiful Lily of the valley accord connoting Coco’s innocence with White Musks to help round it out. A refreshing fragrance for a warm and humid day.

Very upscale citrus scent. Best quality citrus fragrance. Ideal for professional impression no matter what the season. If you really want to leave the best impression that you are a person who really only consumes the highest quality, then this fragrance is for you. Yes, it's light - I feel it for 3 hours max. It won't bother anyone because of that, but it signalises to be creme de la creme without having to prove anything.

This smells like a slightly more feminine version of Dior Homme Cologne. Right off the top, you get that intense beautiful citrus. It would be perfect for a warm summer day as it smells very fresh and light. The base of musk carries the fragrance though. It doesn't last long at all and doesn't project heavily. I guess it's exactly what you should expect from a fragrance that is so citrus-forward. Smells fantastic!

More blah, boring, uninspiring, weak fragrance. I don't get this collection at all, but also find the rest of the new perfumes by Chanel to be boring. The design of the bottles of the main collection, which all look exactly the same, just hurts them. A bit like what Dior has done with its line of boring over-expensive fragrances.

This does remind me of Chance eau Fraiche, but I like Chance eau F much better because of the woody notes. This is very fresh citrus and perfect for hot summer days. It lasts longer when sprayed in hair and on clothes (as usual).

A fresh marine orange scent. A little of bitter greens, a little bit of white floralcy, but primarily smells like juicy oranges dashed with sea salt on my skin. Soft projection for ~2hr, longevity 6-8hr.

I love this fragrance it is so light and enchanting. One whiff and it catapults me back to the Basque coast and Biarritz. It is the perfect summer daytime fragrance - light, crisp, clean, and refreshing.

2 $ deo usually last longer . you got to re -spray it like refreshing body mist every 40 min or so. But it's super fresh and pleasant ,so I don't regret blind buy .One of my favorite summer fragrances

Whilst I love this fragrance as a pick me up or after bath/shower delight, it reminds me of Gabrielle so much, that you don't need both.

This is an excellent cologne style perfume that is great for hot days. It would compliment a man very well.

Yes, there are many like it, but this one is the best.

Paris-Biarritz is a simple, refreshing citrus scent, nice for hot weather, but nothing groundbreaking. It is pleasant, clean and soapy - light and lasting for just a little while. PB opens with bright, juicy orange notes, slightly sweet and wonderfully fresh. A hint of lemon adds tartness. Some neroli emerges as it develops, adding a light floral edge to the citrus accord. There is a hint of green freshness, but I don't get much patchouli. It becomes slightly musky before fading to a close. Sillage is briefly moderate after spraying, but ultimately intimate, and longevity is moderate, lasting for about four hours on my skin, less in midday heat. It is feminine-leaning in my opinion, but unisex depending on personal taste. Makes for a nice gift for people who don't like strong perfume, being Chanel, but is ultimately overpriced for what it is. Fresh citrus scents are usually just as nice when on the cheap. Still, perfectly pleasant and a lovely option in the heat. Refreshing luxury. 3/5.

This was my first Chanel fragrance so I feel like I should make this my first review here! It's very easy to like, the scent is not unique but it's a great fragrance to just spray all over yourself during summer. Very fresh and citrusy. It got that true lemon scent which I do like a lot. I like to wear this when I work during the summer time since unfortunately the lasting power is weak. That's a minus for me yet it's a great not-in-your-face type of scent that works perfectly for work during the summer. I was working in the reception at a hotel last summer and this was such an inoffensive scent to wear around hotel guest in hot weather. I probably wouldn't re-purchase this cause it lasts max 1h on me. I got a 50ml bottle and used half in a span of 2 months because of the lasting power. Open to try the rest of the les eaux scents.