Bleu de Chanel and Homme

What do they smell like?

Bleu de Chanel smells of citrus peel, dry woods and sandalwood; Homme smells of dry woods and citrus peel.

Bleu de Chanelcitrus peel · dry woods · sandalwood

Hommedry woods · citrus peel

Wearers who know both say

“Compared to the "big" Blues (Sauvage, Bleu de Chanel, YSL Y EDP), Dior Homme 2020 is calm, self-assured, and subdued.”

Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2021

Which lasts longest?

Both last longest: a work day.

Bleu de ChanelA work day 6–9 hours

HommeA work day 6–9 hours

Which will others notice?

Bleu de Chanel carries furthest: someone beside you.

Bleu de ChanelSomeone beside you arm’s length

HommeOnly up close close to the skin

When do they suit?

Bleu de Chanel: the office, every day, date nights and special occasions, all year; Homme: the office, every day and going out, all year.

Bleu de ChanelOfficeEvery dayDate nightsSpecial occasionsSpringSummerFallWinter

HommeOfficeEvery dayGoing outSpringSummerFallWinter

Which costs least to wear?

Homme, at about 14¢ a spray. Bleu de Chanel costs about the same.

Bleu de Chanel17¢ a spray $173 for 100 ml

Homme14¢ a spray $142 for 100 ml

Who do they suit?

Bleu de Chanel suits men of any age; Homme suits older men.

Bleu de ChanelMen of any age

HommeOlder men