Disappointingly thin elevator guy type scent with no sillage and short duration. The idea is nice (aftershave), but the execution is sub par and an insult to the price tag. One upside is that it's less synthetic smelling than the EdT. 2/5

Chanel has some amazing products , but in the past, I haven't been terribly impressed with their male fragrances. That was, until I tried Bleu. I had sampled it in a department store and instantly fell in love with it.

stay longer than others

over priced

I have a little left in my old bottle and the bottle I purchased does not spell the same. This one may be a knock off cause there are a couple of differences.

If I were given Bleu de Chanel in a blank vial, I would have pegged it as a Hugo Boss flanker: a competent, commercial, focus group winner. Indeed, it is almost a shock to realize that this is a major masculine Chanel launch.

This is not my personal favorite, but cant deny that girls absolutely love it! I also got the EDP which I think is a bit more refined and recommend that over this one. They are fresh, aquatic, but have a masculine sexiness.

Another perfume that is most anticipated this year was Bleu de Chanel. Whenever Chanel releases a new fragrance, it is always an event. This came out this year and inspiring like Allure, I bought one bottle of it. Most of the Chanel scent including the female perfumes have high and permanent smell.

After finishing In Search of Lost Time , I spent several weeks reading nothing but my old children's books and fashion and travel magazines. Sometimes, following days of eating rich and spicy foods, all I crave is a sliced cucumber or tomato drizzled with rice vinegar.