LavenderOpens with
GeraniumHeart
OakmossDries down to
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.
Chanel · Sold as masculine
Egoiste Platinum
The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather-bound notebook, where sharp aromatic notes meet the earthy richness of aged pages.
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Egoiste PlatinumPremium · $100–250
95%Similar accords, often for lessPlatinum · ALREHAB PERFUMESBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Egoiste Platinum, launched by Chanel in 1993 and crafted by Jacques Polge, is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance that challenges traditional boundaries. The composition opens with fresh aromatic notes of lavender, rosemary, and petitgrain, which are balanced against the rich, green accents of galbanum and clary sage. As it develops, the heart of neroli and jasmine adds warmth and depth before settling into an earthy base of oakmoss, vetiver, cedar, sandalwood, and amber. This fragrance is a proof of Chanel's enduring elegance, blending crisp freshness with woody sophistication.
Egoiste Platinum has long-lasting longevity and moderate sillage. Apply it lightly to pulse points for a subtle yet enduring presence throughout the day. Its complexity unfolds gradually, so give it time to settle before layering with other scents.
Fig. 01 — Egoiste Platinum, 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 Egoiste line
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Designer Chanel
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