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Which Chanels for women are suitable for men?

post #1 of 32
1/2/13 at 12:33pm
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I know some people are of the opinion that fragrances are not gender specific, but I'm after something that is masculine. Which Chanels do you think are suitable for men? Prefer if we keep it to the mainstream Chanels, not the exclusives or hard to find ones.

Thanks.
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post #2 of 32
1/2/13 at 12:39pm
No female Chanel perfume is masculine - except Sycomore!
That said:

No 19, EdT, and Cristalle comes to mind.

Among the Exclusifs you'll find lots of
unisex frags, though.
And a 100ml 19 cost pretty much the
same as a 75ml Exclusifs. Go Exclusifs!

Sycomore
Cuir de Russie
Coromandel
Bois des Iles
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post #3 of 32
1/2/13 at 1:14pm
Seconding 19 EdT. The Eau de Cologne from the exclusive line could also easily be marketed to either sex.
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post #4 of 32
1/2/13 at 1:19pm
They have a mainstream mens line...I'd say those are what you're looking for.

The Allure line and Egoiste.
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post #5 of 32
1/2/13 at 1:38pm
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Originally Posted by starshipvelcro View Post

They have a mainstream mens line...I'd say those are what you're looking for.

The Allure line and Egoiste.

I've tried some of the mens line such as Allure, Allure Sport, Allure Edition Blanche, Bleu De Chanel, Egoiste, Platinum Egoiste.

Allure was ok, but not very interesting.

Allure Sport develops into something AMAZING when it mixes with the heat. Woody, musky, peppery kind of scent. If only it was like that from start to finish; because I'm not particularly crazy about the citrus opening.

Allure Edition Blanche is a very pleasant lemon, I like it but don't think it's very versatile. I'm not sure I want to go around smelling like a lemon.

Bleu De Chanel was ok, but not very interesting.

Platinum Egoiste was uninteresting.

Egoiste smelt too feminine.

I thought perhaps I'd try out a couple from the womens line just for the sake of it, maybe learn something.
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post #6 of 32
1/2/13 at 1:41pm
For me, the answer is none.
I don't even much like the women's Chanels on my wife.
Regards,
Renato
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post #7 of 32
1/2/13 at 1:43pm
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I don't even much like the women's Chanels on my wife.

*blasphemy*

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post #8 of 32
1/2/13 at 1:55pm
Seconding No.19 & Cristalle.
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post #9 of 32
1/2/13 at 2:01pm
Further seconding in favor of No.19 and Cristalle.
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post #10 of 32
1/2/13 at 2:04pm
•Chanel No. 5
•Balenciaga 28
•Bal A Versailles
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post #11 of 32
1/2/13 at 2:10pm
Do you have any Chanel Men's fragrances?
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Originally Posted by Eildor View Post

I know some people are of the opinion that fragrances are not gender specific, but I'm after something that is masculine. Which Chanels do you think are suitable for men? Prefer if we keep it to the mainstream Chanels, not the exclusives or hard to find ones.

Thanks.
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post #12 of 32
1/2/13 at 2:36pm
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Originally Posted by sjg3839 View Post

Do you have any Chanel Men's fragrances?

I have tried a few, see post #5. Thanks.
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post #13 of 32
1/2/13 at 2:57pm
If you're looking for masculine, why not just try Antaeus?
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post #14 of 32
1/2/13 at 2:57pm
Another vote for 19. I like 5 myself, but sparingly. Sycomore is awesome.
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post #15 of 32
1/2/13 at 3:45pm
Specifically marketed to women by Chanel on their website - None IMO.
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post #16 of 32
1/2/13 at 3:52pm
Definitely Chanel no.19 and Cristalle and you could sample Chanel no.5 eau Premiere which is a much lighter version of Chanel no.5.
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post #17 of 32
1/2/13 at 5:10pm
If you find Egoiste too feminine, Antaeus is only Chanel that might meet your needs
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post #18 of 32
1/2/13 at 6:38pm
No. 19 vintage Eau de Cologne. Trust.
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post #19 of 32
1/2/13 at 6:46pm
All are suitable for casual wear, especially if you're feeling experimental.

For business wear, you might want to skip No. 5, since it's so well-known as a classic women's fragrance. Then again, if you're in a creative industry, why not?

No. 19 and Cristalle get hall passes for being reasonably safe for conservative business settings.

And honestly, you should skip ahead several spaces and go for Coromandel and Sycomore. Lovely stuff, perfectly unisex, and easily worth the premium price. Buy now, before some corporate bonehead decides it's time to reformulate them. They're perfect, peak in-season. Get them before some wretched reformulation comes along.
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post #20 of 32
1/3/13 at 4:16am
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Originally Posted by dukecity View Post

If you find Egoiste too feminine, Antaeus is only Chanel that might meet your needs

Are there any modern Chanels that might also meet my needs? It doesn't need to be SUPER masculine (I hate stuff like Azzaro pour homme!), just not feminine. I'm in my early 20's.
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post #21 of 32
1/3/13 at 4:25am
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Originally Posted by Eildor View Post

Are there any modern Chanels that might also meet my needs? It doesn't need to be SUPER masculine (I hate stuff like Azzaro pour homme!), just not feminine. I'm in my early 20's.

Why Chanel? You don't like their men's fragrances, you think Egoiste is too feminine (which I don't fathom), and yet you want a masculine fragrance from the women's collection and not an Exclusif. It makes me wonder why you want to stick to Chanel at all. There are dozens of other houses with men's fragrances you could smell at your local department store. In fact, why not just go and smell the Chanels and decide for yourself?
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post #22 of 32
1/3/13 at 4:52am
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Originally Posted by Kagey View Post

Why Chanel? You don't like their men's fragrances, you think Egoiste is too feminine (which I don't fathom), and yet you want a masculine fragrance from the women's collection and not an Exclusif. It makes me wonder why you want to stick to Chanel at all. There are dozens of other houses with men's fragrances you could smell at your local department store. In fact, why not just go and smell the Chanels and decide for yourself?

Why Chanel? Just because. There are people on this forum who aren't that interested in the men's line, but LOVE some of the women's line. I never said I disliked all of their fragrances; I just don't like them enough to want to purchase them.

Thanks.
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post #23 of 32
1/3/13 at 9:16am
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Originally Posted by Eildor View Post

Why Chanel? Just because. There are people on this forum who aren't that interested in the men's line, but LOVE some of the women's line.

Égoïste, Pour Monsieur and Antaeus are all considered bona fide classics.
Even by most of those BNers, who doesn't actually dig the frags themselves.
Édition Blanche has a HUGE online cult following.
Platinum has its fans, too.

The House of Chanel enjoys alot of praise here on BN.

I can only repeat myself and join the hailers of the Exclusifs.
You'll find a lot of brilliant frags in the Exclusifs line.
Not all of them male friendly, but none of them has but a remotely bad reputation.
Well, maybe Jersey?
They're all good ... and not that expensive, now the 75 is avaliable.

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post #24 of 32
1/3/13 at 9:20am
Le Grand Duc, when will you be posting videos on Youtube? I've missed your videos
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post #25 of 32
1/3/13 at 9:35am
Aaw, sweet!

I'm busy, busy these days. But I am working on some vids.
I don't know when they'll be up, though. Stay tuned.
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post #26 of 32
1/3/13 at 10:02am
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Originally Posted by Le Grand Duc View Post

Aaw, sweet!

I'm busy, busy these days. But I am working on some vids.
I don't know when they'll be up, though. Stay tuned.

Looking forward to it
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post #27 of 32
1/3/13 at 11:10am
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Originally Posted by Le Grand Duc View Post

Aaw, sweet!

I'm busy, busy these days. But I am working on some vids.
I don't know when they'll be up, though. Stay tuned.

What's your Youtube username?
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post #28 of 32
1/3/13 at 11:30am
Cuir de Russie feels a bit feminime. just a bit, but quite masculine in its own aspects
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post #29 of 32
1/3/13 at 1:00pm
I agree no19 is nice lovley dry down, but still masculine
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post #30 of 32
1/5/13 at 6:15am
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Will have to try get hold of samples of some of these. Thanks guys.
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post #31 of 32
1/5/13 at 6:26am
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Originally Posted by Eildor View Post

I've tried some of the mens line such as Allure, Allure Sport, Allure Edition Blanche, Bleu De Chanel, Egoiste, Platinum Egoiste.

Allure was ok, but not very interesting.

Allure Sport develops into something AMAZING when it mixes with the heat. Woody, musky, peppery kind of scent. If only it was like that from start to finish; because I'm not particularly crazy about the citrus opening.

Allure Edition Blanche is a very pleasant lemon, I like it but don't think it's very versatile. I'm not sure I want to go around smelling like a lemon.

Bleu De Chanel was ok, but not very interesting.

Platinum Egoiste was uninteresting.

Egoiste smelt too feminine.

I thought perhaps I'd try out a couple from the womens line just for the sake of it, maybe learn something.

Egoiste feminine? Really?
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post #32 of 32
1/5/13 at 6:36am
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Originally Posted by indianwells View Post

Egoiste feminine? Really?

Why are you surprised? It's my personal opinion, and everyone's nose is different The spiciness mixed with the rose just makes me feel as if it's something I'd associate with a woman. I'm just being honest!
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