Chance
Chanel · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 2002
≈ $150 · 100ml · approx. retail
An unconventional, swirling floral with a peppery, fruity opening over a soft patchouli-musk base. Lively and distinctive — Chanel's playful round-bottle pillar.
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Perfumer
French · 33 in collection
In-house perfumer for Chanel from 1978 to 2015, often called 'the Nose of Chanel'. Succeeded Henri Robert and was later succeeded by his son Olivier Polge.
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