Head to head
Miss Dior Eau de Parfum and Chanel Chance are often compared by people choosing between the two. Miss Dior Eau de Parfum is a floral fragrance and Chance a chypre one, and they share patchouli and musk. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
Miss Dior Eau de Parfum stands apart with blood orange, mandarin and rose, while Chance brings pink pepper, lemon and pineapple. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Miss Dior Eau de Parfum projects more (strong against moderate). Chance is the cheaper one: about $150 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.
| Miss Dior Eau de ParfumDior | ChanceChanel | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $155 · 3.4 oz | $150 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2017 | 2003 |
| Family | Floral, Chypre | Chypre, Floral |
| Top notes | Blood orange, Mandarin | Pink pepper, Lemon, Pineapple |
| Heart notes | Rose, Peony | Jasmine, Hyacinth, Iris |
| Base notes | Patchouli, Musk, Rosewood | Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Strong | Moderate |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Occasions | Everyday, Date, Office | Everyday, Office, Date |
| Style | Romantic, Elegant | Elegant, Romantic, Classic |
Dior
$155 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral
A bouquet of Grasse roses with sparkling citrus and clean patchouli. Romantic, luminous and very feminine.
Choose Miss Dior Eau de Parfum if you want stronger projection.
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 a quieter scent that stays close to the skin and a more classic character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Miss Dior Eau de Parfum projects more (strong against moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Chance is the cheaper one: about $150 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 patchouli and musk. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
For spring and summer they are about equally suited. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. Miss Dior Eau de Parfum is at its best in spring and fall, and Chance in spring, summer and fall.
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