Head to head
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue and Chanel Chance are often compared by people choosing between the two. Light Blue is a citrus fragrance and Chance a chypre one, and they share lemon, jasmine and musk. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
Light Blue stands apart with apple, cedar and bluebell, while Chance brings pink pepper, pineapple and hyacinth. Chance lasts longer (long-lasting against moderate), and they project about the same (moderate). Light Blue is the cheaper one: about $100 against $150 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.
| Light BlueDolce & Gabbana | ChanceChanel | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $100 · 3.4 oz | $150 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2001 | 2003 |
| Family | Citrus, Floral | Chypre, Floral |
| Top notes | Lemon, Apple, Cedar, Bluebell | Pink pepper, Lemon, Pineapple |
| Heart notes | Bamboo, Jasmine, White rose | Jasmine, Hyacinth, Iris |
| Base notes | Cedar, Musk, Amber | Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla |
| Longevity | Moderate | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Moderate | Moderate |
| Best seasons | Spring, Summer | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Occasions | Everyday, Sport | Everyday, Office, Date |
| Style | Fresh, Romantic | Elegant, Romantic, Classic |
Dolce & Gabbana
$100 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Women · Citrus
Sicilian lemon and crisp apple: a summer day in Capri. Light, cheerful and perfect for the heat.
Choose Light Blue if you want a lower price, something better suited to warm weather and a more fresh character.
Chanel
$150 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Women · Chypre
Pink pepper, jasmine and patchouli in a bottle as round as luck. Sparkling, unpredictable and elegant.
Choose Chance if you want longer wear, something better suited to cold weather and a fragrance that covers more occasions.
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Take the quizChance lasts longer (long-lasting against moderate), and they project about the same (moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Light Blue is the cheaper one: about $100 against $150 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, jasmine and musk. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer, Light Blue is the better fit. For fall and winter, Chance is the better fit. Light Blue is at its best in spring and summer, and Chance in spring, summer and fall.
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