Chanel Chance: Has Chanel Gone Overboard With Mainstream Fragrances?

So much have been written about the immortal Chanel N^o 5. Even though the composition is synthetic (aldehydes), N^o 5 is still as gorgeous as it was first launched in 1921. Chanel's numbered fragrances have flourished for years. Contemporary scents were introduced but were or are they are as good as the classics?

Chance (2002) and its peers, Allure (1996) and Coco Mademoiselle (2001) have a reputation for being too marketing driven. The focus on the visuals doesn't necessarily translate to an above par fragrance.Olfactory perception and experience are a different playing field altogether.

The fragrance house, obviously, deferred to what the market and the perfume loving public are clamoring for.

Chance is "luck" in French. It's a chypre floral that marries floral notes and the spicy accords of pink pepper. Other notes include hyacinth, jasmine, iris, amber, patchouli, vetiver and white musk. To some, Chance doesn't come off anywhere near as Chanel. It's a floriental alright but it is far too familiar, too safe.

Chanel launched Chance Eau Fraiche (2007). It's refreshing citrus (lemon, lime, grapefruit) blended with powdery florals. It's meant to be a summer fragrance smelling like bubblegum and peach. Nothing extraordinary.

Another Chance is presented in April - Chance Eau Tendre. This new interpretation is described as globally fruitier and gentler. Sparkling, sensual, warm and very pink! The notes replicate Eau Fraiche. Hence, there isn't much too expect.

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