Bleu Memoire vs Bleu de Chanel
Grapefruit, mint and ginger give the opening a fresh character. Incense, amber and sandalwood become clearer as it settles, carrying the scent from citrus into warm, smoky woods.
How they compare
The recorded profiles of Bleu de Chanel and Bleu Memoire both include woods and citrus. Their exact balance on skin may differ.
| Bleu Memoire | Accord or measure | Bleu de Chanel |
|---|---|---|
| Scent profile | ||
| Woody | ||
| Citrus | ||
| Fresh | ||
| Amber | ||
| Aromatic | ||
| Performance | ||
| Moderate | Projection | Moderate |
| Moderate4–6 hrs | Longevity | Long-lasting6–9 hrs |
Key differences
- Shorter longevityEstimated moderate for Bleu Memoire, long-lasting for Bleu de Chanel.
Reading this chart
Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores
Performance notes
Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.
Bleu de Chanel
Reviewed
Wearers report around 4–8 hours, with the noticeable cloud fading sooner.
Bleu Memoire
Reviewed
The very small review pool disagrees: some describe lasting wear, another reports it becoming faint after about 3 hours.
Fragrances with similar accords
Scents that share accords with Bleu de Chanel, matched automatically across the catalogue.