Ventana Marine vs Bleu de Chanel

A loose fresh-woody alternative to Bleu de Chanel. Ventana Marine puts neroli, ginger and tea at its centre; Bleu EDT moves from minty citrus into incense and cedar, so the resemblance is broader than a direct copy.

How they compare

Ventana Marine could suit you if you’d like more tea and less amber than Bleu de Chanel.

Scent accords and expected performance: Ventana Marine compared with Bleu de Chanel
AlternativeVentana MarineAccord or measureOriginalBleu de Chanel
Scent profile
Citrus
Woody
Fresh
Aromatic
Tea
Warm Spicy
Amber
Performance
ModerateProjectionModerate
Long-lasting6–9 hrsLongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrs
Key differences
  • More teaNot present in Bleu de Chanel; estimated 3 out of 5 in Ventana Marine.
  • SpicierNot present in Bleu de Chanel; estimated 3 out of 5 in Ventana Marine.
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.

Ventana Marine

Reviewed

Six-to-eight-hour accounts with moderate diffusion, plus three-to-four-hour shorter result.

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