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Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne vs Sous le Ciel de Paris

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

Updated 849 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sous le Ciel de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne

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

  • Sous le Ciel de Paris

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

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne2/7
Sous le Ciel de Paris5/7
Ratings & consensus
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne
Longevity
Sous le Ciel de Paris
Sillage & projection
Sous le Ciel de Paris
Value for money
Sous le Ciel de Paris
Versatility
Sous le Ciel de Paris
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sous le Ciel de Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de CologneChanel
Sous le Ciel de ParisMonart Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 803 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%
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

46%Love
39%Like
7%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity42
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevitySous le Ciel de Paris

SillageSous le Ciel de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value21
¤ Price value36
Category winnerSous le Ciel de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
fresh30%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
earthy83%
woody74%
iris65%
powdery56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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
BergamotLemonOakmoss
Heart
NeroliPetitgrainIris
Base
VetiverMuskBenzoinTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Neroli and Petitgrain. 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
Summer47
Fall65
Winter35
Day100
Night43
Category winnerSous le Ciel de ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex75
Women12
Men0
Unisex6
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,013

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,712

PerfumerElise Benat

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSous le Ciel de ParisHigher 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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Sous le Ciel de Paris by Monart Parfums is a bright, breezy fragrance built around sparkling citrus, soft iris, and grounding woods. The opening greets you with a crisp, energizing splash of Italian bergamot and sunny lemon, backed by a subtle hint of green oakmoss. As it settles, the perfume transitions into a pillo…

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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 Sous le Ciel de Paris?

Sous le Ciel de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 803 votes; Sous le Ciel de Paris is rated 4.22/5 from 46 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sous le Ciel de Paris for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne or Sous le Ciel de Paris?

Sous le Ciel de Paris lasts longest (Sous le Ciel de Paris 81/100, 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 Sous le Ciel de Paris?

Sous le Ciel de Paris projects furthest (Sous le Ciel de Paris 70/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne and Sous le Ciel de Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli and Petitgrain.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne or Sous le Ciel de Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sous le Ciel de Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Sous le Ciel de Paris is the stronger pick. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear; Sous le Ciel de Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne and Sous le Ciel de Paris?

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. Sous le Ciel de Paris has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Oakmoss, heart notes of Neroli, Petitgrain and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.

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