Paris – Deauville

I didn't mean to buy more perfumes as I'm still trying to use my perfumes. I was never into Chanel perfumes, the only one that I could tolerate and like is Coco EDT, which is surprisingly super rosey to my nose (I love rose note so yeah...). Overall, Chanel perfumes used to be strong and heavy to me, so oneday I wandered in Chanel boutique and tried sniffing Les Eaux Collection and instantly fell in love with Paris - Deauville omg it smelled super to my nose in way I couldn't explain. Sooner or later, I told myself that I'd buy it anw, I bought it like 2 weeks later. Actually the seller confused me between Venise and Deauville - as to be someone who prefers floral based perfumes, Venise seems to be great choice as Venise has lots of floral compounds. However I got Deauville anw, it turns out Deauville contains all of my fav notes when it comes to perfume: citrus, rose, jasmine, finally is patchouli - I tend to fall for any perfume that has patchouli note which is weird, now I checked all of my fav perfumes and all of them has either citrus or patchouli. And Paris - Deauville unexpectedly has them all. This is the perfume for meeeeeee. I'm so glad that I got it. Concerning the longevity, well I think it depends mostly on the weather. Where I live is hot and humid all the times so the scent during these days will be lemony, crispy and bitter with a hit of fresh basil however it doesn't last long to be honest. However, 2 last days the weather was cool and chill so it turned to be rosey and sweet with a hint of bitter basil to me and last super long, even after showering I still got to smell the powdery kinda crispiness sit close on my skin. So yeah, use it in chilling weather is better. P/s: You guys need to know that yesterday morning I opened the cap to spray myself, the spray cap was completely detached, so I called Chanel Boutique if they had any solution, so they offered me to come over to get checked. So it's an error due to manufacture and they gave me a brand new bottle - fresh off the patch and withdrew the error bottle. OMG! I love Chanel! Their customer service is the best though I never need such expensive make up but now I'm thinking about trying some from their lines! 5 stars for Chanel CS

Scintillating citrus with a hint of basil opens Paris-Deauville. The citrus begins with lime and lemon, both of which are quite noticeable and bright. Later, as the opening progresses orange emerges from the citrus blend. This orange is not sweet or juicy. This orange note is from the rind's zest and it is slightly spicy as well as dry. Petitgrain accents the orange. The opening is as nice as any light summer fragrance I can think of and it is very natural smelling with a richer character and better quality than the typical ambroxan heavy 'freshies'. The heart of this scent brings rose and a decidedly toned-down version of the house's indollic jasmine. These florals meld with the remnants of the opening and never push the fragrance into overtly feminine territory. As the base notes gain strength, a clean, green patchouli weaves itself in and around the citrus and florals in a delightful ballet of notes and counter notes. The blending is great and so are the ingredients. In the conditions in which I've worn P-D'ville, longevity is barely more than four hours. Projection is moderate. The bottle doesn't have the sheer elegance of the best from Chanel, but it is attractive enough. The cap feels ever so slightly cheap. Atomizers are very good. Overall, this is a delightful, light summer daytime fragrance. P-D'ville is subtle and discretely elegant and while it is neither a powerhouse nor a long lasting fragrance, it is priced reasonably (for a Chanel) and exudes quality. A luxury unisex citrus/floral/patchouli scent in the style of a cyphre but without oak moss or a single rough edge. If that sounds good to you, buy it without hesitation.

Based on the notes I assumed of all the Les Eaux, I would like Riviera the most. So I went to smell it, loved it instantly (oh the creaminess...!), went for a very small walk (don't buy instantly, let it evolve on your skin I told myself) but found myself buying it 15 minutes later :-) The sales rep gave me serveral samples, including Deauville. I put it aside with the intention to give it away. The other day I became curious about Deauville and decided to try it anyway and wow.... IT'S AMAAAAZING! On my skin I don't get much basil or green notes, but it's very floral, soapy. I absolutely love it! It's so classy and comfortable and the dry down is warm and beautiful. Longevity is very decent on my skin, I get around 8 h of happiness and sillage is moderate. The scent does remind me of 2 perfumes I loved and owned, Oilily Flowers and Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte. This is a more mature, refined and classy version of Oilily to my nose. And AUF gave me a slight headache, Deauville is more gentle and round. My sample is almost finished so I'll have to get back soon to get myself a full bottle. I just have to have this in my collection too :-) Edit: So I got the full bottle and can say a little more on the dry down now. I also own No 5 edt and I love the dry down on that one, but sometimes the sandalwood feels a bit too much. The dry down of Deauville is very much the same, minus the sandalwood (on my skin at least). If this is what some call the Chanel DNA (like Guerlain's 'guerlinade'), I am absolutely in love with it.

I went through a phase where I was completely obsessed with Deauville. It is by far the best of Chanel’s Eaux line. I wasn’t impressed by the others. I get a refreshing basilic, green aroma. The citrus and florals add sparkle and zip without being discernible individually. There is a bit of sweetness that I do not like about Deauville which can become cloying for me. Otherwise I like it and recommend to those who enjoy herbaceous green fragrances. It smells like it was meant to be stored in the fridge and spritzed on a hot day. The impetus for me to write this review is that I tested out Chinotto di Liguria by Acqua di Parma this afternoon and the drydown is strikingly similar to Deauville. Totally different notes but very much alike. I have tried the majority of fragrances in the Reminds Me Of section. My thoughts: - Diorella: no. Diorella is a tangy fruity chypre with a champagne-like effect. - Cristalle: no. Cristalle smells like a more citrusy, drier Diorella. - mandarin basilic: no. It’s a mandarin orange scent. What it does smell like: - Chinotto di Liguria Acqua di Parma - Eau de Rochas - Aure Maris

I love wearing this in winter. I pulled it out today and attempted once again to wear it in the summer heat (only 85F), but it doesn’t develop right on me. It becomes a boring citrus scent, dull and ambiguous. But in winter, it’s crisp and clear. Wonderful when it snows! It smells more green to me then. It lasts for ages on my skin in winter, while in warmer months it just sorta disappears. In summer I get more of the sweet citrus, and it doesn’t seem as crisp nor green. It reminds me of Crystalle without the florals. I know the pyramid shows some of floral notes, but I really don’t notice any. The base is addictive! I can’t even tell what’s in it exactly. It’s absolute sophistication. It’s a classy blended lime margarita with a salt rim and a sprig of basil on top. I am not big on citrus fragrances—only this one! I figured I wouldn’t wear it much, but in winter I do. regret not buying the larger bottle. This is one Chanel I never want to be without, and that genuinely surprises me because the others in this line are equally wonderful. It’s very difficult to choose a favorite.