Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDT

Bleu de Chanel EDT is an unexpected woody aromatic fragrance built around grapefruit, jasmine and sandalwood, and Maids Scents carries the authentic Eau de Toilette with delivery across Nigeria and beyond.

What is Bleu de Chanel EDT?

Bleu de Chanel EDT launched on September 13, 2010, created by perfumer Jacques Polge. This was genuinely significant in Chanel’s own history, marking the house’s first men’s fragrance since Allure Homme Sport in 2004, and its first new men’s masterbrand since Égoïste back in 1990. Chanel built the fragrance around the simple, confident tagline, be unexpected.

French actor Gaspard Ulliel served as the fragrance’s first ambassador and remained the face of Bleu de Chanel for twelve years, until his passing in January 2022. Timothée Chalamet succeeded him from 2023, with Jacob Elordi taking over as the current face of the fragrance.

Fragrance Profile

Bleu de Chanel EDT opens with grapefruit, lemon, mint and pink pepper, a sharp, bright citrus burst more than one reviewer describes as very sharp and bright, an unmistakable, instantly recognisable signature opening.

As it develops, the heart brings in ginger, nutmeg, jasmine and Iso E Super, aromatic and clean, keeping the composition feeling versatile enough for genuinely any occasion.

The base settles into incense, vetiver, cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, labdanum and white musk, closing out a woody, resinous dry-down. It’s genuinely worth being honest that a number of long-time wearers report the current formulation has amped up the patchouli noticeably compared to the original 2010 version, which some sensitive noses find borders on nauseating, describing it as smelling like burnt vegetable rather than the smoother, more balanced drydown longtime fans remember. Given how consistently this specific concern comes up, one reviewer even suggests trying Armaf’s Club de Nuit Blue Iconic as an alternative, describing it as just as appealing with noticeably better performance.

Top Notes: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Pink Pepper
Heart Notes: Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Iso E Super
Base Notes: Incense, Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum, White Musk

Who Should Wear Bleu de Chanel?

Bleu de Chanel EDT suits anyone who wants a genuinely versatile, dependable signature rather than a bold, attention-seeking statement scent. More than one reviewer specifically describes it as the kind of fragrance worth investing in precisely because you will reach for it constantly, much like a good pair of jeans or a cashmere sweater.

Performance and Longevity

It’s genuinely worth being honest that reported performance varies here. One reviewer specifically reports 8 or more hours of wear with plenty of compliments received along the way, while another separately finds it lasting around 6 hours, growing noticeably weaker after the first.

Two to three sprays on pulse points is a sensible starting point given this genuine variability in reported longevity.

Best Time to Wear Bleu de Chanel in Nigeria

More than one reviewer specifically calls this fragrance perfect for summer, which maps directly onto Nigeria’s warm, humid climate, working comfortably as a versatile, everyday signature through Lagos heat and humidity, suited equally to the office, casual outings and considered occasions alike.

Buying Bleu de Chanel From Maids Scents

Every Chanel bottle we stock, including Bleu de Chanel EDT, comes from verified suppliers, so what you receive matches what you’d get through an authorised Chanel retailer.

We deliver across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Enugu, Benin City and the rest of Nigeria, and we ship internationally for orders placed from outside the country.

You can read more about the fragrance’s history on its Wikipedia page.

If you’re exploring more of the Chanel men’s collection, Chanel Allure Homme EDT is worth comparing, or browse our full range of masculine perfumes in Nigeria.

Bleu de Chanel EDT is in stock now at Maids Scents.