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Moving right along with the summertime related posts, I wanted to do one for the ladies’ side of things, and focus on one of the most popular brands: Chanel. For this list, I am going to focus on the best perfumes by the French design house, which will work best in the summer.
I have already covered the best overall Chanel scents, but many of those are too heavy and cloying for the heat. For this list, I wanted to mention some of the great seasonal wears, while also having some variety in terms of style.
Favorite Chanel Perfumes for Summer
Fresh for Summer
Chance Chanel Eau Fraiche Eau De Toilette Spray, for Woman EDT 3.4 fl oz, 100 ml
The base notes of the perfume hold things together with fresh cedar and a great pink pepper note. It is a clean and light scent, but not weak, that will holdup perfectly in the heat and not get bogged down or warped.
Also, shares plenty of the same qualities that makes the original Chance so beloved. Chance Eau Fraiche Review
A Trip from Paris
Paris-Venise– This one from the Les Eaux de Chanel line is spectacular and absolutely one of the top offerings for the warmer months.
Venise features notes of neroli, vanilla, and tonka bean. It kicks off with a great citrus accord, ylang-ylang, and a powdery mix of iris and violet. It’s fresh, unique, and a dynamic summertime wear.
The citrus, iris, and ylang-ylang (plus other floral notes) are most prominent in the opening act. Then, as it settles, you get the softer sweet and creamy notes coming through.
With enough of the iris/violet combination to make it interesting. Paris-Venise is a very beautiful fragrance. Paris-Venise review
Cristalle Class
Cristalle EDT– There are multiple versions under this name, reformulation concerns, and further rumors of its demise. Yet, this one has stuck around since the 1970s. Underappreciated, even by me.
Yet, this one is clean and hangs around beautifully in the air during the spring and summer months. Green, light citrus, that is tempered by the inclusion of the hyacinth floral heart. So fresh without ever feeling like its screeching for attention.
Jasmine, rosewood, some light moss, and vetiver help to make this distinct from the other entries on this list.
It’s probably a good thing that Cristalle mostly flies under the radar versus the more well-known Chance series, for instance. You can enjoy it and stand out more from the crowd.
The EDT Version
Coco Mademoiselle EDT 50ml/1.7oz Brand new & sealed
The EDT is cleaner and has a lighter overall profile, led by citrus notes including: bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange. The patchouli can initially come off as strong, but once settled in, it totally works within the composition aiding the citrus.
The other main draw, is the jasmine note, which adds a light floral ingredient to this perfume. While not as heavy as the EDP, this one still has a very good longevity and the sillage isn’t ever underwhelming.
Most Popular
Chanel Chance Tendre Eau de Toilette Spray For Women 1.7 OZ./ 50 ml.
In the opening, the crisp citrus notes work well with the floral notes: jasmine, iris, and hyacinth. The dry down, feels more suited to spring, with the slightly powdery floral notes and musk.
Also, the flowers are more prominent in the dry down, than is the citrus. As such the dynamic changes. Still, this one smells great regardless of season, and is a best seller for a reason. Chance Eau Tendre review
Lime and Basil
Paris-Deauville– This one is another entry from the Les Eaux de Chanel line. Deauville is a perfume that I really enjoyed experiencing while testing out the Les Eaux fragrances.
Lime, lemon, and mandarin orange start things off here. But, it’s not a purely citrus fragrance, as there is also a prominent basil note and an overall green aroma in Paris-Deauville. The main notes are lime, basil, and patchouli.
That’s the trio for most of the wear. There is a floral aspect to this with a bit of rose and jasmine, but they really aren’t that major in the mix.
For me, it lasted about 7 hours, which isn’t bad for a warm weather fragrance. Deauville is a pretty simple scent, that’ll be a spring and summer wear, but it’s a really great use of lime. Read my full review
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