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Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa vs Guerlain Oud Essentiel
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
———Accords
Iris
100%
Powdery
72%
Leather
63%
Rose
63%
Earthy
58%
Floral
47%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageIntimate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa by Chanel is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Piquant floral iris perfume from French Rivier, 28 La Pausa is filled with contrasts. It is radiant yet delicate, earthy yet powdery, with a soothing and calming character. It represents a delicate, woody-floral fragrance, clear, silky and piquant. It belongs to the luxurious collection Les Exclusifs de Chanel, available in bottles of 200 and 400 ml.
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Notes
———Accords
Oud
100%
Leather
83%
Rose
70%
Animalic
57%
Smoky
46%
Fresh spicy
44%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Oud Essentiel by Guerlain is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Oud Essentiel was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. Oud Essentiel is a homage to the most sumptuous facets of oud wood. This fragrance reveals the strength and depth of oud wood, complemented by smooth rose notes and mysterious leather notes. Part of the Absolus Allegoria collection, it captures the deep and powerful nature of twilight.
Rating
4.14vs4.01
Ratings
1,033vs324
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2007vs2024
Which should I buy?
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa is the community's favourite of the two.
- Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa is rated higher by the community: 4.14 from 1,033 ratings, against 4.01 from 324.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa and "long lasting" for Oud Essentiel.
- Sillage votes lean "intimate" for Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa versus "strong" for Oud Essentiel.
- Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa is voted best for spring; Oud Essentiel for winter and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa if you want the higher-rated option; pick Oud Essentiel if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.