- Allure Eau de Parfum — Floral, white floral and woody; opens with lemon and bergamot and dries down to vanilla and vetiver.
- Allure Homme Sport — Fresh, citrus and vanilla; opens with orange and sea notes and dries down to tonka bean and vanilla.
- Bleu de Chanel — Woody, fresh spicy and citrus; opens with grapefruit and lemon and dries down to incense and cedar.
- Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum — Floral, mossy and vanilla; opens with orange and bergamot and dries down to patchouli and vetiver.
- Coromandel — Amber, woody and citrus; opens with bitter orange and neroli and dries down to benzoin and white chocolate.
- N°5 Eau de Parfum — Floral, woody and white floral; opens with aldehydes and neroli and dries down to sandalwood and vanilla.
- allure — Floral, white floral and woody; opens with bergamot and mandarin and dries down to vanilla and sandalwood.
- Allure Homme Édition Blanche — Woody, amber and citrus; opens with lemon and bergamot and dries down to vanilla and amber.
- Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême — Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy; opens with mandarin orange and mint and dries down to tonka bean and musk.
- Allure Homme Sport Superleggera — Woody, citrus and musky; opens with mandarin and grapefruit and dries down to white musk and amber.
- Bleu de Chanel Parfum — Woody, aromatic and citrus; opens with lemon and bergamot and dries down to sandalwood and cedar.
- Chance — Floral, earthy and musky; opens with pink pepper and citrus and dries down to patchouli and white musk.
- Chance Eau de Parfum — Floral, earthy and vanilla; opens with pink pepper and dries down to patchouli and vanilla.
- Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Parfum — Woody, floral and amber; opens with citron and dries down to teak wood and amber.
- Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette — Floral, fruity and musky; opens with grapefruit and quince and dries down to white musk and iris.
- Chanel N°19 — Floral, woody and white floral; opens with galbanum and bergamot and dries down to vetiver and sandalwood.
- Coco Eau de Parfum — Amber, floral and vanilla; opens with coriander and peach and dries down to amber and sandalwood.
- Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu — Floral, amber and earthy; opens with grapefruit and lychee and dries down to patchouli and vanilla.
- Coco Mademoiselle Intense — Amber, vanilla and citrus; opens with sicilian orange and calabrian bergamot and dries down to patchouli and tonka bean.
- Coco Noir — Amber, floral and vanilla; opens with bergamot and dries down to tonka bean and patchouli.
- Comète — Floral, powdery and musky; opens with cherry blossom and aldehydes and dries down to musk.
- Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum — Floral, white floral and citrus; opens with grapefruit and mandarin and dries down to sandalwood and musk.
- Gardénia — White floral, floral and citrus; opens with orange blossom and dries down to ylang-ylang.
- Jersey — Aromatic, vanilla and musky; opens with lavender and dries down to white musk.
- Le Lion de Chanel — Amber, citrus and woody; opens with lemon and bergamot and dries down to sandalwood and vanilla.
- N°5 Eau de Toilette — Floral, white floral and woody; opens with aldehydes and neroli and dries down to sandalwood and vetiver.
- N°5 L’Eau — Floral, woody and citrus; opens with lemon and mandarin orange and dries down to cedar and white musk.
- N°5 Parfum — Floral, white floral and woody; opens with aldehydes and neroli and dries down to sandalwood and vanilla.
- Platinum Égoïste — Aromatic, woody and citrus; opens with lavender and rosemary and dries down to vetiver and cedar.
- Pour Monsieur — Mossy, citrus and woody; opens with lemon and neroli and dries down to oakmoss and vetiver.
- Sycomore — Woody, powdery and fresh spicy; opens with pink pepper and juniper and dries down to sandalwood and cedar.
What Chanel smells like
Chanel's fragrances lean floral, woody and citrus. Most sit in the floral and oriental families.
Notes that recur across the range: jasmine, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 20 EDP, 9 EDT and 2 Parfum.
Where to start with Chanel
Not sure which Chanel to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 8 for men, 19 for women, 4 unisex).
- Most loved: Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche — the highest-rated Chanel profile on SCNTMIX
- Longest lasting: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum — longevity: excellent
- For warm weather: Chanel Allure Homme Sport — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For cold weather and evenings: Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum — listed for fall and winter
- For the office: Chanel Jersey — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Chanel
Because Chanel's style leans floral and woody, it pairs well with a vanilla, musk or woody scent to add warmth. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Chanel profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
Chanel guides
- What to Layer With Bleu de Chanel: Best Cologne Combinations
- What to Layer With Chanel Allure Eau de Parfum: Best Combinations
- What to Layer With Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche: Best Combinations
- What to Layer With Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême: Best Combinations
- What to Layer With Chanel Allure Homme Sport: Best Combinations
- What to Layer With Chanel Chance Eau Tendre: Best Combinations
Chanel FAQ
What does Chanel smell like?
Chanel's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean floral, woody and citrus, with jasmine, patchouli and sandalwood coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Chanel fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum has the strongest longevity rating (excellent). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which Chanel fragrance is best for summer?
Chanel Allure Homme Sport is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with orange and sea notes.
Where can I buy or sample Chanel?
Each Chanel profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.