Une Fleur de Chanel

Snaffled a bargain - part used but I can forgive that. This. Is. Lovely. Perfect spring frag and such a shame it's discontinued. It's a white floral (all too commonplace these days) but with a lovely peppery note that adds a coolness. This is anything but commonplace - its Just wonderful, really a knockout. I imagine it would be too expensive to produce now. If I compared it I fear it would not be entirely fair but I feel I must reference that this smells like a combination of cristelle and diorella with a dry note that is ALMOST masculine. It's like nothing I have ever smelled or had before yet it feels familiar. So, it's mildly sweet but barely, sharp but subtly and if its at all possible a chilled down spiky pepper note that is really well balanced and not vying for top billing. Absolutely lovely. Why do I do this to myself - buy a part bottle of a discontinued beauty only to fall in love and know that the 15 or so mils I have will never last me. Hmmmmm. I am a fume masochist - clearly!

Remember the fun post from Dr. Marlen Elliot Harrison, "The Worst Thing I've ever smelled"? Une Fleur de Chanel is the 180 degree polar opposite. UFdC is beyond exquisite. This is the most beautiful perfume I've ever had the pleasure of smelling. I do have a bottle, but 1.2 ounces is not nearly the quantity to satiate my greedy olfactory needs. I've also bought several itty bitty sample spritzers. Ethereal without a doubt. I wish any of the "reminds me of" were anywhere close to UFdC. I get a similar joy from Amouage's Ciel, but they are not particularly similar either. If I could resurrect this perfect composition by begging the House of Chanel on my bended knee, I would do it in a heartbeat. Pretty please with a cherry on top. For me, on the 1-10 scale, UFdC is about a million.

Okay... 5mL in my hands. Stoked. Sprayed it on a few hours ago. It lasts. This is good. However, is it anything TRULY special or is it just a highly sought after vintage? On me, perhaps the latter. That isn't to say that it isn't a beautiful and high quality white floral. Cold, mildly powdery and it has an accord that most white floral scentric fragrances take on if they're aged a bit. Maybe not entirely for me, but I'll leave it open for Spring and Summer. Don't want to make enemies here, because I truly enjoy it... I just prefer Cristalle & No. 18. However, seeing that so many people enjoyed this on their wedding day is truly beautiful. To be enjoyed on special occasions and anniversaries, I can imagine

One of the first and few floral fragrances that I actually adored. It smelled as if Chanel put on a lab coat and spliced all the darlings of the garden and dripped a few aldehydes and aquatic notes for good measure to create this singular radiant bloom. The fragrance seems to thrive upon the limits of your aura, undeniably feminine, classy, reserved, and romantic. It is as gentle as a fragrant breeze so I doubt it will offend anyone (as long as you don't overspray, of course). I feel glad and sad to have experienced this limited edition scent. But, rumor has it that it is set to emerge again someday...we just don't know when. And when that time comes, I (and my wallet) shall be waiting.

I had this gem of a Chanel scent when I was 18 and I loved it from the first encounter. I remember the freshness, the sophistication and loveliness very well. The opening is green and citrusy (subtle), but it's a floral with a woodsy heart. Woodsy in an ever so well blended way, dancing smoothly with the flowers surrounded by certain freshness. Also, if you'd like to sell your bottle, please PM me.

Update: in Summer, this is quite lovely. I still feel the aged white floral accord, but it's definitely much better in Summer than in Autumn. Sandalwood base makes this a little creamy and dry, mixed with a very natural smelling jasmine and a jammy rose. A little bit green, but definitely not too green. Incredibly beautiful...

I really love this fragrance, it is a shame they dont make it anymore. I love the soft fresh floral scent. I have been on the persuit to find something that smells like it but havent had any luck. Guess I will continue to use my bottle very sparingly and enjoy it as long as I can.

I wore this on my wedding day, in 2000. It's a bright, gorgeous floral with a touch of creaminess. Wish I could still get my hands on a bottle!

same family like les exclusifs gardenia,but much stronger.have 2 botles of it and use it only on very special ocasions.my signature perfume!

I received this as a gift the year it came out and had never really taken to it. Visiting mom this weekend I found my 90% full bottle (with transparently clear perfume in it) and tried it again with new excitement. One thing is for sure, this is a STRONG fragrance. There are two layers here - one is an extremely concentrated pikake jasmine and acidic citric zest aroma, this is layered over a delicate waxy layer of sandalwood. The sandalwood softens it just the barest touch. I don't get any green notes, unless you count the jasmine - it's a cool toned one. The citric/jasmine layer is so powerful it lasts for hours and hours - the best performance and projection of any citric or jasmine fragrance - EVER. The strength makes it ever so slightly nauseating to tell you the truth. One tiny little spray on my chest from 2 feet away and I'm awash in it. That's a blessing and a curse. I'll try spraying this farther down, maybe around knee or even foot level. This perfume needs to be in a dabber - first time I've said that! :)

Chanel Une Fleur de Chanel (1998) - green jasmine - Discontinued, but I can see similarities in the accords and could potentially be the mother of Gabrielle. #jacquespolge creates a fun and youthful perfume - very modern for its time. Starts with sparkling Aldehydes mixed with cut-grass, green tea and citruses. Think a sparkling Blvgari Eau Vert! Then the floral backbone comes into play - tropical Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, and a tinge of powdery Iris. At the base, the floral soften, but that is smoothed over by Sandalwood and white musks. Youth done with elegance.

Une Fleur de Chanel is a gentle, sweet bouquet of jasmine, magnolia, and orchid petals floating on clear water. There's a drop of soap here, a hint of spice there, all leading up to an *idea* of what camellia would/should smell if camellias had an actual smell. I'm reminded of Japanese camellia hair oil--soft, delicate. Une Fleur maintains its aquatic notes all throughout its drydown with just a hint of woods. Is it complicated? No, but sometimes when it's hot out you just want the comfort of a light cotton sun dress.

It was green and aldehydic, with a slight hint of camellia and maybe lily-of-the-valley if you're creative. I don't remember it being super original, and I think it would fit into the Chanel Les Eaux line now.

The green note here is close to the honeysuckle accord, a sharp and pineapple-like fruity green nuance (unlike real honeysuckle). and the body's white floral (they called it) is close to muguet, and it really reminds me of Tommy Girl original, which is a cheapy but young scent. and the base is close to N°1 de Chanel L'Eau Rouge, which has a strong, nauseous, rotten sandalwood-ish chemical to me. overall, it is a disappointment for me. I think this is like a rough sketch or a blueprint of Gabrielle of Chanel. The perfumer changed the green note to a Blackcurrant base, and added more musks and "chanel-resque" bases (iris and aldehydes).

Une Fleur de Chanel is a lovely heady floral fragrance that features jasmine quite prominently. It is nowhere near as one-dimensional as you might think from the name "Une Fleur" or "One Flower." There are other notes in here, but the whole mix works together to set the stage for the star of the show. If you are a jasmine lover, you need this in your wardrobe. The first time I tested this, I had sprayed some on the little paper strips they hand out at the counter. I'd rubbed it on my wrist as well and forgotten about it. Maybe a week later, after a brief warm spell, I put my coat back on and got this faint whiff of something that smelled SO GOOD, so fresh, floral but not cloying, not sickeningly strong but still plenty clear. I traced it back, trying to figure out what it was from my wardrobe and sniffed by current bottles and it wasn't any of them! Finally, I figured out: Une Fleur. If you aren't a fan of most jasmines because of the indolic thing, try this one just the same. It's a very refined but playful jasmine, not a super-heavy smutty jasmine. I personally like the smut too, so heavy jasmines don't bother me, but I think this is an excellent addition for someone who "really would like jasmine except for that thing you sometimes get with it" because to my nose that's not the case here.

hi! i just bought half bottle of 35ml of this perfume.the juice has turned yellowish (urine like) already i googled it and saw its supposed to be super light yellowish. anyway, may I know how this one supposed to smell like? coz when i sprintz mine its all alcohol smell and when it settles i smell clean floral but the alcohol smell still lingers a bit. I reckoned its probably because this one is old, opened stock. Im really curious of how this supposed to smell when its fresh. Anybody can tip which current perfume smells like this?

I remember wearing this when I was 17. By the end of the bottle, I remember being a little relieved that it was gone and was ready to move onto something else. If memory serves, this was green enough to feel sharp to the senses, inducing a bit of a headache. I would be floored if Chanel brought this back, so that I could smell it again...without having to order a vintage bottle off Ebay.

Very floral, delicate scent filled with green notes.I love this fragrance though I consider it to be a little bit old-fashioned. It stays long on my skin and I love it. Fleur de Chanel is more delicate, gentle and mild than other Chanel fragrances. It doesn't look like Chanel but it's Chanel.I like it.

I am so sad and I MEAN SAD !! The day this precious scent could no longer be found was the end for me . How Chanel has not made this a permanent fixture is beyond me ?? It truly is the most heavenly scent know to man . I have never found any fragrance that is so utterly enchanting .

chanel please make this a part of the Gabrielle collection this parfum is a work of art I brought this parfum when it came out used the whole bottle..one thing I do remember is that it smells so nice like a woman should smell please bring it back stronger, better, faster.

A girl smiles like Mona Lisa, when she wears this. I think that I perfectly understand why. Purchased a 35 ml on Ebay, and I am ever so happy, this is beautifull in a league of its own. Monsieur J.Polge, this is a masterpiece !!!! This fragrance is ever so romantic.

This was my wife's signature scent for a while -- she wore it on our wedding day and I remember her smelling simply divine. A beautiful fragrance. Unfortunate that Chanel discontinued it. I've found it on auction sites but keep getting outbid!

I loved this parfum when I had it..I would have gotten another bottle but it was limited edition..one of Chanel most feminine parfums.. hope they relaunch this one.its that nice

I am not a fleurs person but this one really works with me. It makes me feel good every time I wear it and I don't care if it's une fleur or lots of them.

I'm very intrigued by this one... Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to smell it. I hope that Chanel will relaunch this... asap.

ahhhhhhhh heaven simple notes here similar to chanel gardenia with modern clean feel to it . sadly no longer available today .

can they make this one in the Les Exclusifs line already?? like Today