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Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa
The quiet confidence of a late afternoon stroll along the French Riviera, where the sun's golden light softens the earthy and powdery notes of iris and leather.
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Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La PausaPremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessLeather Jardin · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares leather and rose8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2007 by Chanel and crafted by Jacques Polge, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that encapsulates the essence of contrasts. The composition opens with a radiant yet delicate piquant floral iris note, which gradually reveals an earthy and powdery base, creating a soothing and calming character. This fragrance belongs to the luxurious Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection, known for its high-quality formulations available in larger bottles.
For best effect, apply two sprays to pulse points. The radiant top note of iris is bright but fades within an hour, so it’s best to reapply if you want it to linger longer. The base notes of earthy and powdery musk carry the scent well into the evening.
Fig. 01 — Les Exclusifs de Chanel 28 La Pausa, 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)
Designer Chanel
More from the house · founded 1921 · France
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 12%.