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Over the past decade or so, La Nuit de L’Homme and Bleu de Chanel, have been two best sellers from two powerhouse French brands. YSL and Chanel are legendary. They have a ton of amazing creations, under their belts. But which of these colognes, smells the best? Bleu vs. La Nuit? Which lasts longer? Which is the better buy?
Tale of the Tape: La Nuit vs BdC
La Nuit
Notes include: cardamom, bergamot, vetiver, lavender, cedar
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Read my review: La Nuit de l’Homme
Bleu de Chanel EDT
Notes include: lemon, grapefruit, ginger, mint, pink pepper, incense, cedar, vetiver, patchouli, jasmine, and more
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Opening
Bleu de Chanel EDT starts off with lemon and grapefruit, providing the citrus blast that it is well known for. With that you get a fresh ginger spice, that is flanked by incense, pink pepper, and mint. The spices are stronger than any smokiness, at first.
La Nuit de L’Homme also starts off with a rather spicy citrus blend. This time, it’s a sharp bergamot note, paired with a spicy cardamom. It is warm and fresh, more so than spicy, and this is especially true once the lavender really begins to emerge.
I really do like how each of these fragrances begins. In the past, I think that I would have fluctuated between which one I believe to have the better start. Now? I’m pretty firmly in the Bleu de Chanel camp. It is more interesting and the aroma is slightly better.
Edge: Bleu
Projection
La Nuit by YSL starts off as a fairly moderate fragrance, with its sillage. It won’t take over a room, by any means, but it’s decent up top. After a few hours, it sits close to the skin.
Bleu de Chanel opens up stronger than La Nuit and stays close to that strength for most of the wear. Definitely has better sillage than, La Nuit.
Edge: Bleu
Longevity
La Nuit will go for 6-8 hours, on my skin. Generally, closer to six. Though, I have read, newer bottles may not have the same power as before. I cannot really comment on that. Bleu will go for 5-7 hours. Overall, it’s kind of a push.
Edge: Push
Versatility
La Nuit is a very versatile fragrance, just outside of the hottest temperatures. It can go from office, to night out, to casual daily wear. Best in the autumn and winter, however.
Bleu de Chanel, can also hit all of those same functions. What it can also do, is be worn in the heat. It can pretty much be worn year round. That gives Bleu, the edge.
Edge: Bleu
Overall Scent
La Nuit is pretty much a classic. The lavender and cardamom pairing, is simple yet delightful. It has such a fresh and sensuous smell, with a great cedar and vetiver base. I would have no problem wearing this scent, as it is a very good wear.
That being said, I think Bleu de Chanel EDT, is better. I like the citrus notes, the smoky incense, and the light spices from ginger and mint.
It’s fresh and insanely versatile. Neither of these are crazy good performers, but Bleu has the better power.
Again, I could wear either of these, but I think Bleu is just a cut above La Nuit in this match. You could grab something like each now, since there are a ton of colognes inspired by Bleu de Chanel.
Winner: Bleu de Chanel
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Best Men’s Colognes started back in 2013, as a way to share my learning experiences with different fragrances, as I dove head first into the hobby. Since then, I have written hundreds of reviews and other pages about perfumes and colognes.