Bleu de Chanel Parfum

Bleu de Chanel Parfum is the 2018 Parfum concentration of Chanel’s aromatic-woody signature, composed by Olivier Polge. Compared with the Eau de Parfum it trades incense and pepper for a creamier sandalwood-and-cedar core, opened by lemon zest, mint and a herbal artemisia note.

Bleu de Chanel Parfum at a glance

• Fragrance style: woody aromatic with a creamy sandalwood base.
• Best for: daily wear, the office, evenings and formal occasions.
• Recommended seasons: all year.
• Character: smooth, polished and understated.

What does Bleu de Chanel Parfum smell like?

It opens with lemon zest and bergamot, sharpened by mint and the bitter-herbal edge of artemisia. The effect is clean and cool, less sparkling than the Eau de Toilette.

The heart is aromatic: lavender and geranium with a green tone and a discreet fruity lift from pineapple that keeps it from feeling austere.

The base is the reason to choose this concentration: sandalwood and cedar, smoothed by amberwood, Iso E Super and tonka bean, give a dense, creamy woody finish.

This is our reading of the composition as documented below, not a wear test: how it behaves on your skin is something only sampling will tell you.

Where these notes come from

The pyramid shown comes from Fragrantica, a third-party database, which credits Olivier Polge. Chanel presents the Parfum as the most intense, woody expression of Bleu de Chanel; we keep the house wording and the database pyramid apart.

Choosing the right version

Bleu de Chanel exists as an Eau de Toilette (2010), Eau de Parfum (2014), Parfum (2018) and L’Exclusif. Each is a different interpretation; the scores here belong to the Parfum only, not to the EDP profile on this site.

Performance and projection

The longevity and projection scores on this profile are Parfumo community ratings for this exact concentration, checked on 3 November 2026 — not a SCENTIVOIRE skin test. Parfumo publishes no versatility score, so we show none. Your skin, dose and climate will change the result.

Longevity

Parfumo members rate longevity 7.5/10 (2,787 ratings).

Projection

Parfumo members rate sillage 7.1/10 (2,784 ratings).

Versatility

Parfumo publishes no versatility score, so this profile shows none rather than an estimate. The season suggestions below are guidance, not a score.

Best seasons to wear it

• Spring: the citrus-aromatic opening suits mild weather.
• Summer: wearable with a light hand.
• Autumn: the sandalwood base feels at its best.
• Winter: dependable indoors and in the evening.

These are editorial selection suggestions, not seasonal scores.

Who is it for?

Choose Bleu de Chanel Parfum if you want a refined woody signature that works for the office and the evening and almost all year. Avoid blind-buying it if you want something unusual or loud: its strength is smoothness and broad appeal.

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Alternatives to Bleu de Chanel Parfum

If you like it, compare it with the Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum profile: same family, but brighter with incense and a more ambery finish.

Where to buy Bleu de Chanel Parfum and price

On 3 November 2026 we checked our affiliate retailers. The Fragrance Shop (United Kingdom) listed 100 ml at £150.00, in stock. Notino Spain listed 100 ml at €164.60 and Notino Portugal 100 ml at €167.30, both out of stock at our check. We currently show only affiliate partners, linked through CJ; these links may earn SCENTIVOIRE a commission at no extra cost to you, and offers are never ranked by commission. Prices and stock change often: confirm them on the retailer’s page.