Shades Blue vs Bleu de Chanel

Shades Blue combines fresh citrus, spice and aromatic notes. Its clean opening moves towards warmer woods and amber, with a dry, slightly resinous edge.

How they compare

Try Shades Blue alongside Bleu de Chanel before deciding. We don’t yet have enough detail to say which might suit you better.

Scent accords and expected performance: Shades Blue compared with Bleu de Chanel
Shades BlueAccord or measureBleu de Chanel
Scent profile
Citrus
Woody
Fresh
Aromatic
Amber
Performance
ModerateProjectionModerate
Moderate4–6 hrsLongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrs
Key differences
  • Less citrus-ledEstimated 4 out of 5 for Shades Blue, 5 for Bleu de Chanel.
  • Shorter longevityEstimated moderate for Shades Blue, 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

Eau de Toilette wear reports often place it near six to eight hours with moderate projection, though shorter and longer results occur.

Shades Blue

Reviewed

Four-to-six-hour reports with arm-length diffusion.

Fragrances with similar accords

Scents that share accords with Bleu de Chanel, matched automatically across the catalogue.