Chants Tenderina

I came across a YouTube channel run by Ally (hope I'm not mistaken) when I was in one of my low-flow states experiencing some mind wandering without any particular purpose. She was introducing her recent Middle Eastern haul and I felt like her content was engaging in fact. My ears perked up when she held up this perfume and went up to give us details in her dulcet tones. She's got a lovely voice that never tires you. By the way, I bought this after the video and also a couple of other stuff she recommended and wow all of them turned out to be marvelous. Now Chants Tenderina does whatever a good dupe is supposed to do. It's not the carbon copy of Chance Eau Tendre but it gets close enough while delivering quality. Starts off slightly tart and citrusy and then turns into a powdery bouquet of delicate flowers on a soft bed of white musk that is clean but not soapy or shampooy. It's amazing. And the longevity is adorable and I can smell it on me after 7 or 8 hours. It's definitely a crowd pleaser, a compliment magnet and so on. You need to let it sit though. At this point in my fragrant journey, I've decided to hunt for quality dupes and niche scents. Auf Widersehen designer frags

I really love this fragrance. I was expecting a sharp, soapy, freshie but what I got is a beautiful soft, sweet fruity opening and a really lovely airiness of soft, sensual florals. It's quite cold where I am and when I went outside the fragrance surrounded me and I am getting wafts of what I assume is a mix of peach, bergamot, florals and woody notes that smell ethereal and cloud-like. I have not tried Chanel Chance Eau Tendre but if this is what it smells like, no wonder its such a popular fragrance! This is absolutely beautiful. I got it for an excellent price, as well! 🥰 Edit: it has been 5 months, almost to the day, since I posted this review and now that the weather is warmer (90's) I find that this fragrance has blossomed. It is now projecting much better and lasts much longer. I don't know if that is from maceration, or it just performs well in Summer weather. Either way, I paid $13.99 for this fragrance and its very well worth it!!

I can’t help but agree with the majority of reviews here—Maison Alhambra has once again crafted a delightful alternative to a beloved Chanel fragrance, Chance Eau Tendre. The name they chose, Chants Tenderina, conjures the image of little Thumbelina chanting a sweet serenade from atop a lily pad, and just the thought of it makes me smile from ear to ear. This fragrance is the perfect embodiment of that whimsical vision! I adore wearing it after my summer evening showers; it gently lulls me to sleep, carrying me into the most enchanting dreams. I’m not sure how Maison Alhambra weaves such magic from Chanel for this price point, but I’m ever so grateful they do!

Yes, it smells like Eau Tendre, a fragrance I always really liked but not enough to purchase at the Chanel price point (I save my Chanel dollars for my favorite Chanels, which are legion). But when it's hot af outside, as it is now, I'm not necessarily in the mood for one of the baroque florientals--even my beloved sparkly Coco EDT can come off a bit heavy for this humidity), and the hilariously named Chants Tenderina hits that Goldilocks target of refreshing-not-cloying.

This has smelled beautiful on me from the first spritz. Yes, it's nothing special or unusual, and no, the sillage and longevity aren't above average, but at non-Chanel prices you can just reapply liberally! It's a lovely light, feminine scent for spring and summer days, and you can influence the notes a little with e.g. shower gel and deodorant (I go for the peach).