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10 women’s fragrances worth knowing
Established women’s fragrances from floral to gourmand.
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Brand · France · Founded 1910
Parisian fashion house with one of the best-known fragrance portfolios in the world. Represented here with classic women’s fragrances and modern men’s fragrances.
Chanel
Why: The classic among women’s fragrances: powdery floral with an aldehydic opening.
Verdict: The classic among women’s fragrances: powdery floral with an aldehydic opening. A scent with poise, more elegant than playful.
Chanel
Why: Fresh opening, floral heart and a warm patchouli base.
Verdict: Fresh opening, floral heart and a warm patchouli base. Seen as a versatile all-rounder for the office and the evening.
Chanel
Why: Sporty fresh with citrus, pepper and woods.
Verdict: Sporty fresh with citrus, pepper and woods. Clear and active.
Chanel
Why: A delicate, fruity-floral scent with soft musk.
Verdict: A delicate, fruity-floral scent with soft musk. Bright, feminine and spring-like.
Chanel
Why: Fresh floral with a light spice.
Verdict: Fresh floral with a light spice. A classic everyday scent with an elegant touch.
Chanel
Why: Citrus, incense and woods: versatile and polished.
Verdict: Citrus, incense and woods: versatile and polished. A frequent all-rounder for men.
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Established women’s fragrances from floral to gourmand.
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Comparison
Coco Mademoiselle starts fresh and ends warm and patchouli-like. La Vie Est Belle stays sweet and powdery throughout.
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle vs Lancôme La Vie Est BelleComparison
Bleu de Chanel is woodier and carries incense. Acqua di Giò stays marine and light.
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