10 Best Chanel Perfumes: Fragrances For Both Women and Men

When it comes to perfumes and fragrances Coco Chanel is, was and will remain the undisputed queen. Famous women including tennis stars, models, celebrities, fashion designers and even corporate leaders all flock to Chanel stores for buying a bottle of their exquisite fragrance that will mark them apart from the rest. Here I am compiling 10 of the best ever selling fragrances by Chanel that both men and women in India can enjoy.

1. Chanel No. 5

There are perhaps only two categories of women walking on the earth today; those who own a Chanel no 5 and those who aspire to buy a Chanel no 5. Marilyn Monroe immortalized this perfume by openly displaying her preference for it. This gorgeous perfume consists of mainly floral notes with a dose of classic vintage appeal. The notes will stay on you for 6-8 hours which is quite a feat for any perfume. This sensational perfume which was launched in 1921 is available for Rs.8550 at all leading Chanel stores in India. We have a full detailed review on it on VNA.

2. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum

Coco Chanel is the second most selling perfume from the house of Chanel. It has an oriental base with jasmine, white lily and wood spices. Since its grand launch in 1984 it has become a big hit with women all over the world. If you are fond of strong assertive scents then you will prefer Coco Chanel over Chanel number 5.

3. No. 19 by Chanel

They did a lot of groundwork in going through their editions of previously released perfumes. After a thorough research on some of their older and stronger perfumes they decided to go in for a scent that is more contemporary and day wear-ish. Sparkling blooms and a trace of light moss join hands in No 19 EDP. A scent that will enchant your senses and leave you wanting more.

4. CHANCE Eau de Parfum

Gabriella Bonheur Chanel epitomizes the unpredictable whimsical nature of chance in this beautiful fragrance. The floral notes of Chance Original has been modified to include a fruity flavor in Chance Eu Fraiche and a dreamy note in Chance Eu Tendre. This sensational scent is available for $110.

5. CHANEL ALLURE Eau de Parfum

Chanel perfumes have been featured on enough fashion glossies and lifestyle magazines and premium Chanels and they have successfully captured the fancy of every living woman who has been exposed to media. The Allure range is meant to be sexy and enticing hence the name. The shelf price is $90 only.

6. Chanel Cristalle Verte

This sparkling Chanel perfume is primarily composed of citrus notes and aims to be an energizing day perfume. It takes a detour from the traditional floral which have always been favored by the Chanel team.

7. Les Exclusifs de Chanel

The collective efforts of Ernest Beaux, Madmesoile Chanel and Jacques Polge all come together in the 14 editions and superb pure extracts of perfume created by Chanel. It’s impossible to select one as they are all odes to the art of perfumer. Gabrielle Chanel’s life has been the source of the inspiration for this range which is why most Chanel fans have scrambled to get a copy.

8. Allure Homme Sport

Who said that the house of Chanel was popular only amongst ladies? The scent of Allure Homme with its brisk masculine flavor that brings on an instant adrenaline rush is a hot favorite amongst some of the most famous men in the world including the very handsome David Beckham.

9. Égoïste / L’Égoïste by Chanel

The egoiste is a timeless scent for men from the house of Chanel. Woody notes with an aromatic twist marks these scents and they are believed to symbolize the eternal masculinity of the modern man. The art of perfuming has never been so well expressed before.

10. Antaeus CHANEL Cologne

Leather and wood combine together to make up this unmistakably manly scent. It’s rare to find a perfume like this for it sends in an instant testosterone drive. This fragrance is for the man who loves to flaunt his masculinity.

So these are the best of the best fragrances from the house of Chanel. If you would like to add anything then let us know.