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Chanel Chance EDP and Bright Crystal by Versace are two best selling fragrances for ladies on the market today. They aren’t exactly duplicates of one another and offer quite different experiences from one another in the floral perfume space. Which is better? In this post, I will break down each before declaring my ultimate winner between them.
Tale of the Tape: Versace Bright Crystal vs Chanel Chance
Chanel Chance
Notes include: vanilla, jasmine, iris, patchouli, pink pepper, and musk
Click here to try: Chanel Chance EDP
Bright Crystal
Notes include: yuzo, peony, pomegranate, musk, magnolia, iced accord, lotus, amber
Click Here to try Bright Crystal: Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette Spray for Women, 3 Ounce
Read my original review: Bright Crystal Review
Opening
Bright Crystal kicks off with its fruity notes taking center stage. A delicious blend of yuzo and pomegranate peak through with a cold and icy demeanor, as there is a so-called iced accord in this perfume. Once that initial phase passes, the peony and other floral notes start to really come into their own.
Chanel Chance EDP has much less of the patchouli note, than the EDT version. This one is a floral scent with clean vanilla highlights. It is led by both jasmine and iris, as its main floral notes.
You get a mix of sweetness, with musk, and enough earthy spice to make it pop a bit. There are some light fruit notes, but it isn’t very prominent. The patchouli, will develop more in the later stages of this fragrance.
Which is better? I think I enjoy the opening of Bright Crystal more. I love the yuzo and pomegranate, very cool and juicy. Chance is nice, but I just get drawn into the Versace.
Sillage
Neither of these has a monster ability to project themselves. Bright Crystal is much more of a moderate fragrance than Chance EDP. The Chanel is strong, but on the lower end of that spectrum. However, it definitely is stronger on me than is Bright Crystal.
Edge: Chance EDP
Longevity
Meanwhile, that strength doesn’t seem to give Chance a longer lasting wear. For me, they both fall into the 8-10 hour range, which is what you will want in most any situation. Nonetheless, they are equals in this regard.
Edge: Push
Versatility
Both of these are highly versatile. Can be worn year round, in a variety of situations, perhaps, the Chanel is a bit more formal. Nevertheless, they pretty much assume the same space in terms of use.
Edge: Push
Overall Scent
Which is better? It’s a tough call, as they are both great fragrances.
Chance gives you more of a fresh and floral wear, with an awesome pink pepper note. Patchouli, jasmine, musk, and pink pepper are prevalent in the dry down. It does everything that you want well. You can’t really go too wrong with this one from Chanel.
Bright Crystal as more of a fruity/floral balance, with the fruit notes really taking hold at the start. Then, the peony, magnolia, lotus, and musk notes reveal themselves more.
Between the two? It really depends on whether you prefer the fruity notes and peony or jasmine, spice, and patchouli. Also, consider that Bright Crystal is a lot less expensive than Chance EDP. For me, I tend to enjoy the smell of Bright Crystal in comparison. I like both, but the Versace gets the edge to my nose.
Winner: Bright Crystal
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