Chanel Gabrielle vs. Chance EDP

Chanel has a ton of best selling fragrances under its banner from the more mass market to the high end and niche. Two particular perfumes in the more well-known side of their lineup are Chance and the more recent Gabrielle release. These scents often get compared to one another, as they can be the final two choices for those looking to get into Chanel perfumes. In this post, I want to compare and contrast Chance and Gabrielle eau de parfums, and declare an ultimate winner for the better buy between them.

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Tale of the Tape: Chanel Chance vs. Gabrielle EDP

Gabrielle

Notes include: jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom, tuberose, musk, citrus, pear

Click here to try: Chanel Gabrielle For Women Eau De Parfume Spray 3.4 Ounces

Read my review: Gabrielle EDP

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Chanel Chance Eau de Parfum

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

Click here to try: Chance EDP from Chanel

Read my review: Chance EDP

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Opening

Chance EDP opens up with a blended mix of its notes. It’s slightly fruity but has added pink pepper, musk, vanilla, and jasmine. Pink pepper and jasmine are the strongest two notes, initially. Eventually, iris will join the jasmine note, but the floral notes do tend to fade as we progress.

When the iris comes in, that’s when the vanilla will be at its peak, giving this a slightly powdery and creamy scent.

With Gabrielle, it features a sparkling pear and citrus mix with floral notes of ylang-ylang and orange flower. The first time I tested this out, it was a confusing mess. After that, it became more favorable to my nose.

I think the fruity top and the initial floral notes are the worst part of Gabrielle. I like when the jasmine and tuberose come in later on.

Just based on the opening acts of each, I prefer that of Chance over Gabrielle. Gabrielle improves as it dries down, but that opening is just okay to me.

Edge: Chance

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Projection

Chance EDP has a strong sillage and a nice ability to project off of the skin. It’s not a complete bomb, but I think that it makes it safely into the strong camp. from 4-7 feet it’s going to be noticeable for a majority of the wear.

Gabrielle EDP has a much more moderate sillage, in comparison. By no means a weak perfume, it just can’t hit the same level as its counterpart.

Edge: Chance

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Longevity

Neither of these fragrances gives a bad performance. Chance eau de parfum will last for 8-10 hours, on my skin. Very good and not that far off from being an elite long lasting scent.

Gabrielle, on the other hand, will last for 7-7.5 hours. Solid and it will be useful for plenty of occasions. Though, it doesn’t hit the same level of performance as the other Chanel.

This is a clear win for Chance.

Edge: Chance

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Versatility

Seasonally, these are fairly equal. Springtime is best for Gabrielle, but Chance also works well then also. I’d say Chance is the better of the two in the wintertime, giving it a bit of an edge.

Both are great daily wear options. Mostly for casual and semi-formal occasions. That being said, Chance EDP can venture into more formal situations, when compared to Gabrielle EDP.

Neither is particularly sexy or a nightlife wear. Just attractive fragrance which can cover a lot of bases. Though, Chance has a very marginal edge.

Edge: Chance

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Overall Scent

I do like both of these fragrances and each has plenty of features that recommend wearing them. For Gabrielle, once its opening phase has past and the floral notes emerge, you get quite a captivating experience.

The jasmine and tuberose coming in and joining the ylang-ylang and orange blossom is the highlight of the scent. I have mixed feelings about the opening pear, citrus, and pink pepper. To me, that’s the weakest aspect.

It’s got a clean floral/musky profile and solid performance all around. Gabrielle eau de parfum is not a bad perfume at all.

However, it gets compared to the rest of the Chanel line, and its weaknesses are more apparent. Heck, Gabrielle Essence is better than the original. Chance EDP is also the greater perfume.

Jasmine and pink pepper overlap between these scents, but Chance really sets itself apart with the vanilla note. Then, iris comes in. Then, patchouli and musk. There’s way more development and depth with this Chanel than Gabrielle.

Add to that, the performance is better overall, and it feels a bit more versatile, and it becomes a decided win for Chance Eau de Parfum. I don’t think it’s miles better than Gabrielle, but the difference is noticeable.

Winner: Chanel Chance