Thanks for all the rates - if you read one of my reviews, then I will return the favour! Would appr...
Thanks for all the rates - if you read one of my reviews, then I will return the favour! Would appreciate any reads of my Flashforward review - it came through too fast!
I recently completed a review of Chanel Allure Sensuelle which I adore. However I realised that perhaps I have become stuck in my ways and should perhaps try something new. I decided to stay with the same perfume house, as I think that on the whole they produce quality products.
I had a gift voucher for Boots to go towards it and so decided to splash out. After spending a couple of visits getting samples on card, I returned and asked if I could try Chanel Chance on my person.
I could still smell it on my clothes that evening and liked it a lot and so I returned a few days later to make a purchase.
What's it like?
I find this part really difficult to describe, but would say that it is a fresh scent and one that is perhaps more suitable for daytime wear.
It comes in a pretty pink box, with matt gold edging and the circular shape bottle is made of sturdy glass, with a pretty silver top. The box is sturdy and protects the perfume well. I bought the spray and it sprays evenly and you don't need a lot.
I have researched and found out that the fragrance notes it contains are Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver, Orris, Vanilla and Jasmine. This didn't mean a lot to me, but it might to someone!! It is so strange because some of these notes are to be found in 'Allure Sensuelle' which I recently reviewed - is perfume making that easy?
Opinion
Overall I found this to be a light and fresh fragrance, but it is still quite a strong and potent perfume. When I spray it on my neck, my skin feels soft and moisturized for a while afterwards. I did note this because I have never noticed this when using a perfume before. It smelt quite floral, not too spicy or sultry. As a gift I think you could buy this for your mum or your sister, but perhaps not your girlfriend - there are better options there.
It does fade after around 5 hours, but I would still be able to detect a faint scent, although I'm sure others wouldn't. So, if you wanted to wear this all day and then go out after work, you would need to top up.
It is very expensive, but as it was bought with birthday vouchers and as I hadn't changed my type of perfume for years, I could justify the expense.
It would be lovely to try the body lotions to layer the fragrance and perhaps that might be something I would do in the future.
In comparison to other Chanel fragrances it is quite light and maybe not as overtly sexy as Chanel Allure Sensuelle or Coco Chanel. However, I still get plenty of compliments when I wear it.
I have to say that even though it costs quite a lot of money, I can tell it is a quality product. I have in the price tried cheaper versions, but in this instance I believe that you get what you pay for.
You should also not be confused when buying it and get the green bottle, as this is 'Chance Fraiche', which I think is nowhere near as nice.
I believe this perfume has been around since 2002, but it has taken me until now to try it. I will continue to buy it and have to say it does put me in a good mood when I wear it. I will have to knock a star off though for the price.
Availability
It is not the cheapest perfume, in fact none of the Chanel perfumes are. They never have discounts, offers or gift with purchase that I can remember, so you have to really like it to want to buy it. I have seen small size samples available on Ebay, if you wanted to see if you like it first.
I bought mine from Boots as I already had vouchers for the shop and there it costs £42.00 for a 35ml bottle of Eau De Parfum. I was annoyed at this because it was only £38.00 when I priced it up a few weeks before. Still, at least I got Boots Advantage Points!
As you would probably expect it is made in France.
Summary: Another great perfume from Chanel.
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Sounds very nice although i dont buy alot of perfumes think they are well too expensive x
burtybookworm 07.06.2009 10:23
I think this is my favourite Chanel Fragrance. My brothers and I bought my mum a big bottle for christmas a couple of years ago, and every time Im home, I always have a quick spray! x
Jun 6th, 2009
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