Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel

What do they smell like?

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

Sauvagecitrus peel · pepper · dry woods · crisp

Bleu de Chanelcitrus peel · dry woods · sandalwood

Wearers who know both say

“Pretty common rule. EDT for Sauvage, and EDP for Bleu de Chanel.”

Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2022 · 4 votes

Which lasts longest?

Sauvage lasts longest: into the evening.

SauvageInto the evening 9–12 hours

Bleu de ChanelA work day 6–9 hours

Which will others notice?

Sauvage carries furthest: across a room.

SauvageAcross a room across a room

Bleu de ChanelSomeone beside you arm’s length

When do they suit?

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

SauvageOfficeEvery dayGoing outSpringSummerFallWinter

Bleu de ChanelOfficeEvery dayDate nightsSpecial occasionsSpringSummerFallWinter

Which costs least to wear?

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

Sauvage14¢ a spray $142 for 100 ml

Bleu de Chanel17¢ a spray $173 for 100 ml

Who do they suit?

Sauvage suits younger men; Bleu de Chanel suits men of any age.

SauvageYounger men

Bleu de ChanelMen of any age