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Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne
The crisp clarity of an early morning coffee at a bustling café, where the freshness of lemon and bergamot meets the subtle warmth of tonka bean.
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Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de ColognePremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessPortfolio Neroli Canvas · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne, launched in 2007 and crafted by Jacques Polge, is a crisp citrus cologne that embodies the brand's lasting elegance. The composition opens with bright lemon and bergamot, followed by green notes and neroli, creating an invigorating freshness. As it settles, spicy nuances and musk add depth without overpowering the lightness of the top notes.
This cologne is best applied in light sprays — its bright citrus top notes are most effective when they don't overwhelm. It's particularly suited for daytime wear, as it maintains a fresh and crisp character without lingering too heavily.
Fig. 01 — Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne, 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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The originalLes Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de CologneChanel · Premium · $100–250Al Haramain Perfumes · 2018Portfolio Neroli CanvasShares 5 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 4.36 (493)54%Match
Al Haramain PerfumesFridayShares 6 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 3.65 (20)
With Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum
Adds woody, vanilla and powdery; shares lemon and bergamot.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 6%.