Jacques PolgeThe nose · 76 fragrances · also made Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum (2014)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Allure
The crisp morning after a late flight — clean yet comforting, ready for whatever comes next.
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AllurePremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessEscada 2005 · EscadaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 21 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1996 by Chanel and crafted by Jacques Polge, Allure is one of the perfumer's signature creations for the house. Built around a six-facet concept (fresh, floral, fruity, woody, oriental, spicy), this fragrance was designed to be broadly wearable across various occasions while maintaining its luxury appeal. The opening notes of lemon and mandarin orange give way to a heart of jasmine and peony, while vanilla and sandalwood anchor the base with warmth and depth.
Apply one or two sprays to pulse points in the morning. The fresh citrus top notes will brighten your day, while the base of vanilla and sandalwood provides warmth that lingers throughout the evening.
Fig. 01 — Allure, Chanel
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Jacques Polge
The architect of ChanelJacques Polge served as the in-house perfumer at Chanel for over three decades — from 1978 to 2013 — making him one of the most influential figures in modern perfumery.
“I consider that the time involved in the creation is nothing compared to the time the fragrance lives.”
Jacques Polge · The Scotsman ('Channelling Chanel'), c. 2005 (web archive date 28 Feb 2019)
The Allure line
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 14%.