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.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringSummerFallDailyOfficeEvening

Perfumer

Jacques Polge

French · 14 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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