BergamotOpens with
LabdanumHeart
PatchouliDries down to
Olivier PolgeThe nose · 158 fragrances · also made The One for Men Eau de Parfum (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Chanel · Sold as unisex
Le Lion Eau de Parfum
The quiet strength of an office meeting transformed into an evening dinner, where crisp citrus notes give way to rich amber and vanilla.
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Le Lion Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessDar Al Hae New · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 by Chanel and crafted by perfumer Olivier Polge, Le Lion Eau de Parfum is a bold oriental fragrance that blends the freshness of citrus with the warmth of powdery woods and musk. The composition opens with bright bergamot and lemon, providing a crisp contrast to the heart notes of labdanum and patchouli. These earthy elements give way to an enveloping base of amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and musk, creating a rich blend that is both comforting and alluring.
Apply Le Lion Eau de Parfum in a single generous spray; the top notes are bright but short-lived, while the powdery woods and musk base will continue to develop throughout the day. It's best for daytime wear when you want a fragrance that evolves from fresh to warm.
Fig. 01 — Le Lion Eau de Parfum, Chanel
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Olivier Polge
Chanel's new chapterOlivier Polge succeeded his father Jacques as the in-house perfumer-creator at Chanel in 2013, becoming only the fourth person to hold this role in the house's history.
“The flowers are never precise. They’re abstract.”
Olivier Polge · AnOther Magazine, September 2017
Designer Chanel
More from the house · founded 1921 · France
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The originalLe Lion Eau de ParfumChanel · Premium · $100–250Ard Al ZaafaranDar Al Hae NewShares 4 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 3.98 (106)
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 13%.