Chance Eau Vive
“Chance Eau Vive by Chanel is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a citrus, woody composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2015, Chanel's Chance Eau Vive is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance crafted by perfumer Olivier Polge. The composition opens with vibrant blood orange and grapefruit, creating an immediate burst of freshness that transitions seamlessly into the heart notes of jasmine and iris. This floral warmth then settles into a base of vetiver, cedar, white musk, and powdery woods, offering a balance between brightness and depth.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Apply one to two sprays to catch the full transition from its bright citrus opening to the warm and enveloping base. The fragrance builds gradually on skin, so it's best applied in the morning for a sustained effect throughout the day.
Olivier Polge
Founding perfumer · 158 fragrances · French
Olivier Polge is a French perfumer. He is the house perfumer for Chanel and has created fragrances including Misia, Boy, and Chanel No. 5 L'Eau.
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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 story behind the bottle.
The crisp clarity of stepping into a sunlit room where the scent of fresh flowers mingles with soft, powdery musk.
Fig. 01 — Chance Eau Vive, Chanel
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