Perfume is the ultimate luxury item that perfectly ties together an outfit. Delicate and divine, Chanel captures the essence of feminity in a bottle. With so many beautiful fragrances available, we have rounded up the best Chanel perfumes because for ladies because every woman deserves an iconic Chanel bottle on their dressing table.
Chanel can be part of every important milestone of your life. Gabrielle Chanel's vision was that a woman's scent was as important as her dress, and their perfume would make your look simply indelible. If you're on a budget, there are plenty of Zara perfume dupes that won't break the bank.
When it comes to perfume, it doesn’t get much better than this leading brand; that is why we have put together a list of the best classic scents and newer releases that have long been admired in the beauty industry for generations.
Treat yourself to an iconic bottle that will proudly sit in your fragrance collection. These perfumes would make the perfect gift for Christmas, Mother's Day and birthday gifts and is a beautiful way to commemorate a special milestone.
The best Chanel perfumes
Without further ado, let's take a look at the best Chanel perfumes for ladies that you can buy now.
Perhaps the most iconic perfume on the list and in the whole Chanel collection is Chanel N°5, the one that started it all. The classic floral fragrance is powdery yet full-bodied with the signature scent of aldehydes accompanied by vanilla, neroli, sandalwood and jasmine. The complex blend is the very essence of femininity and has been on the market since 1921.
Fragrance: Floral
Key scents: Aldehydes, sandalwood, jasmine and neroli
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Exotic jasmine, sweet ylang-ylang and fresh orange blossom make up the scent of this gorgeous perfume. Not to mention the beautiful Margot Robbie is the face of the campaign. The Gabrielle perfume was launched in 2017, crafted by Olivier Polge and has base notes of musk, sandalwood and orris.
Fragrance: Floral
Key scents: Jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and Grasse tuberose
This affordable Chanel perfume smells just divine despite being below £100. The floral scent has delicate and warming vanilla and succulent mandarin, making it light, fresh and fragrant. The fragrance was created by Jacques Polge in 1996 and exudes elegance and feminity.
Fragrance: Floral
Key scents: Peony accord, May rose, mandarin and vanilla
Warming, exotic, delicate and earthy - this delightful perfume is one of the most beautiful and popular Chanel fragrances. The contrasting blend of rose and jasmine bring the floral element, while the orange and patchouli bring a warm and earthy scent. This sophisticated perfume was launched in 2001 and remains one of the most sought-after scents.
Fragrance: Floral
Key scents: Orange, patchouli, Turkish rose
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Fruity, fresh and fragrant. This blend of rose and jasmine smells like a fresh bouquet of flours, and the hints of quince and grapefruit give it fruity and youthful keynotes that fit perfectly with the warming comfort of musk. Chance Eau Tendre was launched in 2010 and was created by Jacques Polge.
Fragrance: Floral
Key scents: Jasmine, rose essence, grapefruit, quince and white musk
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A variation of the classic N°5 - Chanel N°22 has a smooth floral scent created by Ernest Beaux. It is composed of beautiful jasmine, orange blossom, fresh green notes of lilac and sweet rose. It has the signature Aldehydes scent from N°5 but with a sweeter twist.
Fragrance: Floral
Key scents: Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and vanilla.
What does Chanel stand for?
The iconic Chanel symbol is composed of two mirrored and intertwined letters “C”, standing for “Coco Chanel”, enclosed in a thin circular frame. Coco, which also means 'darling' in French, was the nickname of the founder Gabrielle Bonheur.