Allure Homme Edition Blanche by Chanel

I headed straight to the shop because Fragantica said it resembles my favourite, Paz Humor 6. Upon spraying, I detected a fresh lemon note with a hint of citronella. I liked it quite a bit, although the similarity isn’t total (I’d say around 70%) and the performance is average. I did a compliment test with the original and the Paz won. I recommend trying both before buying to see if it’s worth it or if it’s what you’re looking for.

Honestly, I only sensed the lemon. If you’re Argentine, it smells like the Torpedo lemon (kiosk ice cream). It’s not a bad smell, but to be honest, I wouldn’t wear it.

I don’t know this lotion… but it smells like you watched Juan’s ‘Hueleme Mucho’ video 😉

I found a certain resemblance to Bulgari Blv Pour Homme.

What can I say that hasn’t been said about this EDP? Since I discovered it, it’s my signature. To start with the negative, we must be realistic: very low projection. For me, it projects for 20-30 minutes and lasts on the skin for no more than 3 hours if you’re generous. If you want it to last longer, spray it on your clothes. The scent captivates me, puts me in a trance, disconnects me, gives me energy and confidence, and takes me back to my childhood, reminding me who I am and who I could be… Well, leaving aside the subjective part and the exaggeration for fun, the smell is very pleasant but I’m the only one who notices it. I’ve tried other Allures and have the same feeling with the performance. The difference is that I keep coming back to buy this one and again in 150 ml. It’s inimitable; I’ve been looking for an alternative that I like as much or more for so long that I’ve given up. I keep this for myself and my intimate moments, where those who get close do notice it and cling to my clothes. For parties, I go for a sweet one that isn’t too cloying, like JPG.

@DvDgM16 the change isn’t in the EDP, but in the first Edition Blanche from 2008 (which is the one you review and I’m responding to), which was an EDT Concentrée, discontinued and replaced by the current EDP. I can assure you (and I spent more than three 150ml bottles because I didn’t care about the season, it smelled wonderful, and there weren’t as many influencers saying when to use it) that the EDT Concentrée lasted much longer than the current EDP, which I still buy because the scent is a treat (practically the same as the EDT) and I haven’t found anything similar, although its longevity is poor (and even more so given the price).

I have batches from 2016 and one from 2023/24 in decant, and they perform EXACTLY the same. Yes, they are reformulated, but in this case, neither before did it last 12 hours nor now 3 hours. There are slight differences in aroma due to the age of each bottle, but they are imperceptible unless you smell them side by side. Among my favourites.

An exquisite aroma, with the quality that characterises Chanel. A creamy and sweet citrus. Fresh but with body. Obviously, it has many more notes than declared; a normal perfume has over a hundred notes and only mentions the significant ones, so every nose smells differently. The opening is lemon, which quickly turns creamy; that creaminess doesn’t come from the sandalwood which acts later, possibly an undeclared coumarin that provides that early sweetness. A rich opening that gives happiness. In the dry down, the lemon doesn’t disappear but loses presence in front of the vanilla and vetiver, which give it masculine stature; the perfume becomes darker, although probable musks keep it soapy and clean. Even at the end, it approaches Eau Extreme but less sweet. Longevity varies according to the dryness or hydration of the skin; in my case 6 hours with moderate but permanent projection. A beautiful perfume of great molecular quality and alcohols. Versatile due to that creaminess, spiced and vetiver, useful beyond summer and during the day. Elegant and luminous. Perfect as a signature. For any age. Nothing to envy from insignias like Batito d’Ali. A 10/10.

It’s a lemon tart, opens very citrusy, immediately turns slightly lactonic like a lemon ice cream with mint. A fresh perfume that puts you in a good mood, very delicious and sexy. I loved it.

Despite the years, this fragrance remains of great elegance for summer weather. Furthermore, its creaminess is notable after 20 minutes of application. I bought it blind and I have no regrets.

Hello, I don’t understand why Fragantica insists on deleting my reviews. I just saw they’ve removed this one too. Never mind, I’m posting it again because some people get annoyed when they say Chanel falls apart. To summarise: exquisite scent, but it lasts 30 minutes. Those claiming 5-8 hours must have consumed something unusual. Projection: 15 minutes, nothing, absolutely zero. This Edition Blanche is a joke. Leave me the nonsense about Chanel quality; I care little about quality if it lasts 15 minutes. You can start waking up. It used to be the best, now it isn’t. Many brands are pulling the wool over people’s eyes. Dior with Sauvage, Elixir, Homme Parfum, Fahrenheit etc… JPG with Ultramales or Le Parfum, or Kenzo which is a wonder in terms of duration and projection. The Allure line is a crying shame, the Bleu line is a bluff. Only Antaeus and Egoiste are standing up today. Let’s hope Olivier Polge does something decent.

A beautiful aroma that revitalises you and puts you in a good mood, almost medicinal. It’s among the best of the citrus line, creamy and tempting to eat. Quality ingredients, as one would expect from Chanel given its high cost. I used it in summer and autumn; it doesn’t shine as much in the cold. The trail is powerful and distinctive. As I read elsewhere, the longevity doesn’t stand out for the price. Smelling it reminded me of Natura’s ‘Humor’ when I was 16, good memories. Unfortunately, the Natura one lasts longer despite being of inferior quality.

@Hocicosensible I absolutely love Edition Blanche; it’s on my wish list. It’s a high point in perfumery. Near my workplace there’s an official Chanel counter; I asked a sales assistant if she’d gift me a decant. She said she didn’t have an original factory stock but did refill a vial. She put in 10 or 20 sprays and I took the original vial home with Edition Blanche. Chanel fragrances don’t last long; they play with the ephemeral. But they have density; I don’t know how to explain it. Poor quality ones are ‘porous’; the good ones are ‘solid’, imagine the surface of a mirror. That’s what I feel when smelling a Chanel. I keep the original vial. Best wishes.

Clean, citrusy perfume with a very slight vanilla note. It doesn’t smell like a lemon pie because the vanilla isn’t very present, but you can feel the quality. Suitable for all ages, easy to like. A safe purchase though redundant if you already have another citrus. It’s rich but nothing extraordinary. Generates some compliments.