Product Review: Chanel Chance Fragrances

Chanel presented there Chance line in 2003 with Chanel "Chance". Since then the have added two other fragrances in the line, eau Fraiche (2007) and eau Tendre (2010). The line was designed with a new look for Chanel. The Chance line are the only one's not in the characteristic square bottles, but rather a round bottle. The Chance fragrances are distinctivly different than the traditional Chanel fragrances. "Chance" is the closest to the rich warmth and sophistication of the other Chanel lines. Fraiche and Tendre have a cleaner and younger scents.

Chanel Chance is warm and spicy with a unique twist of floral mixed in. It ties the same elements from the other Chanel fragrances into a new more fresh version. The top notes,which are the ones you predominately spell immediately after you spray it, are hyacinth, pink pepper, patchouli, iris, and pineapple. The middle notes, which are more bining notes that pring all the different scents together in harmony and form the heart of the fragrance, are jasmine and citruses. The base notes, which is where the fragrance will settle into, are vetiver, vanilla, musk, and patchouli. Overall this is a great fragrance for a sophisticated woman who likes a bit of sweet warmth.

Chanel Chance eau Fraiche, pronounced "fresh", is exactly that...fresh. It is the cleanest of the Chance line. The top notes are Cedar and Citruses. The middle notes are jasmine, water hyacinth, and pink pepper. The base notes are teak wood, vetiver, iris, amber, patchouli, and white musk. Overall this is a fragrance for a woman who likes to smell like a woman but wants something no fuss and clean.


Chanel Chance eau Tendre (french for Tender) is the epidamy of the name. It is fresh and young, fruity floral, innocent yet sophisticated. The top notes are Grapefruit and Quince. The quince helps enhance the other scents in this fragrance. The middle notes are hyacinth and jasmine. The base notes of this fragrance are Amber, Virginia Ceder, Iris, and Musk. Overall this is a great fragrance for anyone who loves a soft beautiful scent or a young innocent scent. It can easily cross the age-appropriate spectrum.

Chanel really hit the mark with staying young, fresh, and in the minds-eye with this line.

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