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.
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Scent profile
| Accord | OriginalBleu de Chanel | AlternativeShades Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus | ||
| Woody | ||
| Fresh | ||
| Aromatic | ||
| Amber |
Performance
| Measure | OriginalBleu de Chanel | AlternativeShades Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Projection | Moderate | Moderate |
| Longevity | Long-lasting6–9 hrs | Moderate4–6 hrs |
Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.
Performance notes and sources
Bleu de Chanel
Exact EDT Basenotes reviews describe medium projection and approximately six to eight hours, with shorter wear complaints and ten-hour accounts. This assessment uses EDT reports only and does not borrow performance from EDP or Parfum. Older bottle reviews cannot establish identical performance for every current batch. Categories are approximate; wear varies by skin, application and version. Community scores were not converted to hours.
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Shades Blue
Four-to-six-hour reports with arm-length diffusion; two-hour poor performance also reported. Editorial estimate from retrieved wearer accounts, not a measured consensus. Performance varies by skin, application and version. Accord ratings were not reassessed.
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