Chance EDP by Chanel

Chanel Chance has been an extremely popular release from the brand for well over a decade now. I’ve been circling back on Chanel perfumes, buying up a bunch of samples to give updated reviews of as many of them as possible (with so many more to go). I snapped up a lot of Chance and its flankers a few months ago for testing, and today, we get to Chance Eau de Parfum. How does it smell? When should it be worn? Is it worth a try?

What does Chanel Chance EDP Smell Like?

Notes include: jasmine, iris, pink pepper, white musk, vanilla, patchouli

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My Full Review

Here’s how Chanel, describes Chance: Unpredictable, in perpetual movement, the unexpected floral fragrance sweeps you into its whirlwind of happiness and fantasy.

The opening act of Chance EDP has less of the patchouli note, than the EDT version. It has a slightly fruity aroma, pink pepper, jasmine, vanilla and the musk.

Initially, the jasmine is going to be the strongest of the floral notes. Then, it kind of shares duties with the iris as things move along. Though, the role of the floral notes will diminish, as well.

The pink pepper and the jasmine come out strongest in the immediate opening. Once those two have settled down, the vanilla will start to emerge for its run at the top. For a while, it will feel quite powdery with the iris and somewhat creamy from the vanilla. I really like this stage of the fragrance.

One thing that I do quite like about Chance, is just how much it develops through the wear, on my skin. I get so many different facets out of this perfume. Like, after it’s vanilla/iris stage, it is time for the white musk and patchouli to have their go. Finally, it is mostly about the musk and jasmine coming through at the end.

As I mentioned, the patchouli isn’t as powerful here as in the EDT. But, it does have its moments within this composition. By the end of it, it’s more of a musky floral and the patchouli doesn’t have too much of a say. Though, about an hour in, it will be pretty noticeable.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, Chance EDP is fairly powerful and can project itself well, but it’s not elite. I’d place it at the lower end of the ‘strong’ spectrum. Chance doesn’t choke out a room, but it is noticeable in the immediate vicinity around the person wearing it.

In terms of the longevity, I get anywhere from 8-10 hours of wear with this perfume. I will say, that most of the time it falls closer to the 8 hour end of things, but is capable of a few more hours. Again, a very good performance with this Chanel, just not a marathon of scent.

Seasonally, this one has always felt right in any time of year, to my nose. I like it best during the springtime, but it doesn’t feel out of place elsewhere. More of a moderate to warm temperature wear, with some added versatility.

Chance has a somewhat formal vibe to it, versus some of the other popular perfumes that Chanel offers. Though, it is extremely versatile in other more casual situations. It’s a pretty fragrance, not really super sexy or anything, but attractive enough for a date and it has plenty of appeal.

Overall Impressions of Chance

Do I like this perfume? Yes, I do enjoy it. It’s my second favorite Chance that Chanel has released. It’s a bit better than the EDT version, as well.

Chance EDP has all of the hallmarks of a Chanel perfume, with the instantly recognizable jasmine, musk, and patchouli notes that they always seem to use. Seriously, you can detect the Gabrielle and Coco Mademoiselle within this one, while they are all distinct and separate perfumes.

I like the iris and vanilla stage, as well as the opening act. The final musk and jasmine dry down is nice, but not a complete knockout for me.

The performance is very good, just never absolute top tier. You do get your money’s worth with Chance eau de parfum, so, I wouldn’t worry about  the performance aspect.

Overall, I think Chance does everything well, from smell to just how versatile it is. Chance is an easy one to wear and you can’t go too wrong with it. Is it one of the best ever? Not really, just very good. It can be a good entry point for those who want to try a Chanel perfume, but are unsure of their more niche offerings.

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