Shades Blue vs Bleu de Chanel

Shades Blue recalls Bleu de Chanel through citrus, spice and warm woods. Both move from freshness towards a woodier finish; consistent differences in the opening and drydown are less well established.

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
AlternativeShades BlueAccord or measureOriginalBleu 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

Exact EDT Basenotes reviews describe medium projection and approximately six to eight hours, with shorter wear complaints and ten-hour accounts.

Shades Blue

Reviewed

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

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