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Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel by Chanel — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Name: Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
Brand: Chanel
Rating: 8 (11 reviews)

8.011Typically ~$140

Aldehydes at first spray; vetiver is what stays on skin. Best in spring, made for the office.

WoodyFreshFloralPowderyGreen

Scent profile

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for the office and everyday wear.

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When

Winter

66%

Spring

100%

Summer

86%

Fall

80%

Day

100%

Night

67%

Where

Office

100%

Casual

96%

Date

83%

Club

47%

Formal

94%

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Sport

59%

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel

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