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Bois des IlesFirst · ChanelBois des IlesEDT · 2007 · ★ 4.33
Bleu de Chanel ParfumSecond · ChanelBleu de Chanel ParfumParfum · 2018 · ★ 4.45
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Bois des IlesBleu de Chanel Parfum
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Bois des Iles × Bleu de Chanel Parfum

Woody, powdery and amber meets woody, citrus and aromatic. They share five accords and three notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Bois des Iles, blue is Bleu de Chanel Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Bois des IlesBleu de Chanel Parfum
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
aromaticboth
warm spicyboth
citrussecond
aldehydicfirst
irisfirst
freshfirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bois des Iles
AldehydesAldehydesCorianderCorianderNeroliNeroliPeachPeachMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeYlang-YlangYlang-YlangIrisIrisOrris RootOrris RootJasmineJasmineRoseRoseLilacLilacLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-Valley
In both
BergamotSandalwoodTonka Bean
Five shared accords:
woodypowderyamberaromaticwarm spicy
Only in Bleu de Chanel Parfum
Lemon ZestLemon ZestMintMintArtemisiaArtemisiaLavenderLavenderPineapplePineappleGeraniumGeraniumGreen NotesGreen NotesCedarCedarAmberwoodAmberwoodIso E SuperIso E Super
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBleu de Chanel Parfum brings citrus and aromatic; Bois des Iles brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, sandalwood and tonka bean, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, amber and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Bois des Iles is moderate on both, Bleu de Chanel Parfum long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBois des Iles first, then Bleu de Chanel Parfum over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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