Chance Eau Tendre
“Chance Eau Tendre by Chanel is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a floral, fruity composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2010 by Chanel and crafted by Jacques Polge, Chance Eau Tendre is a floral-fruit fragrance designed to be an accessible entry point into the brand for younger women. The composition opens with quince and grapefruit, creating a bright and fresh top that transitions seamlessly into a heart of hyacinth and jasmine, before settling on a base of musk, iris, Virginia cedar, and amber. This blend is gentle and likable, but it's also notable for its mixed reception among fragrance enthusiasts — praised by some as a soft, inviting floral-fruity scent, while others find it lacking in the distinctive 'Chanel' character they expect.
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One or two sprays are enough to capture the essence of Chance Eau Tendre. The grapefruit and quince top notes fade quickly after an hour, so it's best applied just before heading out for the day. The musky base lingers close to skin, making it ideal for a subtle presence rather than filling a room.
Jacques Polge
Founding perfumer · 76 fragrances · French
Jacques Polge is a French perfumer, best known for his role as Head Perfumer at Les Parfums Chanel from 1978 to 2015.
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Chanel
The epitome of French elegance and timeless sophistication
Founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, the house has defined luxury perfumery through restraint, precision, and abstract elegance. From the revolutionary No. 5 to modern classics like Bleu de Chanel, Chanel fragrances are known for their refined, wearable luxury.
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The quiet confidence of a well-curated outfit, where simplicity and sophistication meet without pretension.
Fig. 01 — Chance Eau Tendre, Chanel
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