Bleu de Chanel EDP vs Parfum: Which Version Should You Buy?
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Bleu de Chanel is one of the most popular men’s fragrances around, and it comes in more than one strength. The two most popular are the Eau de Parfum and the Parfum. They share a name and a bottle shape, but the note lists are quite different.
Here is the comparison, using the verified notes from our database.
The short answer
The Eau de Parfum is bright and incense-woody, with grapefruit, mint and aldehydes over frankincense, cedar and sandalwood. The Parfum is smoother and more aromatic, with lemon zest and bergamot over lavender and geranium, and a creamy base of sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean.
The notes side by side
Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
Marketed for men | Launched 2014 | Eau de Parfum | Long-lasting (6–10 hours) per reviewers
Top: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Aldehydes, Coriander · Heart: Ginger, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Melon · Base: Amber, Frankincense, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amberwood, Patchouli, Labdanum
A fresh, citrus woody scent with a spicy heart of ginger and nutmeg and an incense and sandalwood base.
Chanel Bleu de Chanel Parfum
Marketed for men | Launched 2018 | Parfum | Long-lasting (6–10 hours) per reviewers
Top: Lemon Zest, Bergamot · Heart: Lavender, Geranium · Base: Cedar, Sandalwood, Amberwood, Tonka Bean
A smoother take with an aromatic lavender and geranium heart and a creamy sandalwood and tonka finish. Reviewers suggest it for spring and fall, also winter.
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What they have in common
Both are woody citrus scents with cedar, sandalwood and amberwood in the base, and both suit the office and formal occasions.
Where they differ
Opening
The EDP opens with a long list of fresh notes: grapefruit, lemon, mint, bergamot, pink pepper, aldehydes and coriander. The Parfum keeps it simpler with lemon zest and bergamot.
Heart
The EDP has ginger, jasmine, nutmeg and melon. The Parfum switches to lavender and geranium, which makes it more aromatic.
Price
In our database, the EDP starts from $135 for 50ml (the lowest US retailer price we saw), and the Parfum starts from $185 for 50ml, with 100ml around $300 at US retailers.
Which should you buy?
Buy the EDP if you want the classic fresh and incense Bleu that works almost anywhere. Buy the Parfum if you prefer a smoother, creamier and more aromatic version and do not mind paying more.
FAQ
What is the difference between Bleu de Chanel EDP and Parfum?
The EDP is fresher with grapefruit, mint and incense. The Parfum is smoother with lavender, geranium and a creamy sandalwood and tonka base.
Which Bleu de Chanel is best for the office?
Both work. Reviewers list the office among the best occasions for the Parfum.
Is Bleu de Chanel Parfum more expensive?
Yes, in our database it starts at a higher price than the EDP.
