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Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne vs Classic

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 820 ratings analysed
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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Classic

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne2/5
Classic3/5
Ratings & consensus
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Classic
Sillage & projection
Classic
Value for money
Classic
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de CologneChanel
ClassicO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 803 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 14%Had 69%Want 17%
Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

803 votes

47%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity42
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityClassic

SillageClassic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value21
¤ Price value50
Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
fresh30%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LemonBergamotCitrusesGreen Notes
Heart1-3 hrs
NeroliPetitgrainSpicy Notes
Base3-5 hrs
MuskTonka Bean
Top
CitrusesGreen NotesGreen LeavesNeroliBergamot
Heart
Aromatic SpicesCorianderPepperArtemisiaCardamom
Base
Woody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Green Notes and Neroli. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day100
Night10
Spring100
Summer14
Fall57
Winter86
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex75
Women12
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,013

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne delivers an exceptionally pure burst of sparkling sunshine. Jacques Polge built this around radiant Sicilian lemon, bergamot, and bitter green petitgrain. It opens bright and bracing. The initial alcohol flash vanishes within seconds, revealing chilled citrus oils and dewy neroli…

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Classic by O Boticário opens with a burst of bright bergamot, zesty citrus peel, and crisp green leaves that immediately bring to mind clean morning air. Within minutes, a floral hint of neroli softens the initial snap, paving the way for a heart full of aromatic coriander, black pepper, and warm cardamom. The scent s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne or Classic?

Classic takes 3 of 5 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 803 votes; Classic is rated 4.29/5 from 17 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Classic for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne or Classic?

Classic lasts longest (Classic 60/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne or Classic?

Classic projects furthest (Classic 66/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne and Classic smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Green Notes and Neroli.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne or Classic better for summer or winter?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear; Classic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne and Classic?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Petitgrain and Spicy Notes, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean. Classic has top notes of Citruses, Green Notes, Green Leaves and Neroli, heart notes of Aromatic Spices, Coriander, Pepper and Artemisia, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.

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