Bleu de Chanel vs Sauvage
Bleu de Chanel and Sauvage share 4 notes: pink pepper, cedar, vetiver and labdanum. Sauvage is the stronger of the two (8/10 vs 7/10 intensity). Bleu de Chanel adds grapefruit, lemon and mint; Sauvage adds bergamot, sichuan pepper and lavender.
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Which one should you pick?
Pick Bleu de Chanel if…
- you want something lighter and easier to wear
- you prefer a closer, more personal trail
- you mostly wear it in winter
- it's for office and formal
- you love grapefruit, lemon and mint
Pick Sauvage if…
- you want the stronger, denser scent
- you want it noticed (it projects more)
- you mostly wear it in summer
- it's for everyday and casual
- you love bergamot, sichuan pepper and lavender
Side by side
| Bleu de Chanel | Sauvage | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | EDT |
| Launched | 2010 | 2015 |
| Scent family | Woody · Aromatic | Aromatic · Fresh |
| Intensity | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Longevity | 8-10 hours | 6-8 hours |
| Projection | moderate | heavy |
| Best seasons | Fall, Winter, Spring | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Best for | office, formal, date night | everyday, casual, outdoors |
Notes they share
- Pink Pepper
- Cedar
- Vetiver
- Labdanum
Only in Bleu de Chanel
- Grapefruit
- Lemon
- Mint
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Jasmine
- Iso E Super
- Incense
- Sandalwood
- Patchouli
- White Musk
Only in Sauvage
- Bergamot
- Sichuan Pepper
- Lavender
- Ambroxan
Can you layer them?
See how Bleu de Chanel and Sauvage work together, with a spray ratio and which one goes first.