Head to head
Chanel Bleu de Chanel and Chanel Allure Homme are often compared by people choosing between the two. Both belong to the woody family, and they share lemon, bergamot, sandalwood and cedar. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Bleu de Chanel stands apart with grapefruit, mint and ginger, while Allure Homme brings mandarin, pepper and tonka bean. Bleu de Chanel lasts longer (long-lasting against moderate), and it also projects more (strong against moderate). Allure Homme is the cheaper one: about $130 against $155 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Bleu de ChanelChanel | Allure HommeChanel | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $155 · 3.4 oz | $130 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2014 | 1999 |
| Family | Woody, Aromatic | Woody, Amber |
| Top notes | Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Bergamot | Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon |
| Heart notes | Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine | Pepper, Cedar, Vetiver |
| Base notes | Incense, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver | Tonka bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Labdanum |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Moderate |
| Projection | Strong | Moderate |
| Best seasons | Spring, Summer, Fall | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Office, Everyday, Formal event, Date | Office, Formal event, Date |
| Style | Elegant, Urban, Fresh | Elegant, Classic |
Chanel
$155 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody
A woody aromatic of quiet elegance. Sparkling citrus settles onto incense and creamy sandalwood: the navy suit of perfumery.
Choose Bleu de Chanel if you want longer wear, stronger projection and something better suited to warm weather.
Chanel
$130 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
Bright citrus, a pinch of pepper and a creamy base of tonka and sandalwood. Quietly refined and easy to wear anywhere.
Choose Allure Homme if you want a lower price, a quieter scent that stays close to the skin and something better suited to cold weather.
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Take the quizBleu de Chanel lasts longer (long-lasting against moderate), and it also projects more (strong against moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Allure Homme is the cheaper one: about $130 against $155 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share lemon, bergamot, sandalwood, cedar and vetiver. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer, Bleu de Chanel is the better fit. For fall and winter, Allure Homme is the better fit. Bleu de Chanel is at its best in spring, summer and fall, and Allure Homme in spring, fall and winter.
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