First off, lemme be real, “cheap” and “Les Exclusifs de Chanel” are, like, oil and water. These ain’t your drugstore spritzes, ya know? They’re Chanel’s fancy-pants, limited-edition, kinda-hard-to-find perfumes. So, lower your expectations a *tad*.
Now, based on the snippets you gave me (and, like, my own experience sniffing around), it gets a bit…confusing. We got snippets hinting at different things. We see “Eau de Cologne” versions. Here’s the thing: Eau de Cologne *generally* (key word) has a lower concentration of fragrance oils compared to an Eau de Toilette or Eau de Parfum. Less oil usually *means* less expensive. So, hunt for those “Eau de Cologne” bottles. Might be your best bet. Though, even those still carry that Chanel price tag, ya feel me?
Then there’s the size thing. Obviously, a smaller bottle is gonna be cheaper than a huge honkin’ one. Like, duh. So, look for the smallest sizes they offer. Sometimes, Chanel does travel sizes or smaller decants. Those are gold, baby!
Also, Enjoei (as mentioned in your snippets) might be an option. It’s a resale site, right? Used perfume can be cheaper, but…buyer beware! Make sure you trust the seller and, like, know what you’re doing. You don’t wanna end up with fake Chanel (the horror!). Ebay too, seems to be a place to get it cheaper, but the same logic applies.
And *this* is where my personal opinion comes in: I’m not sure chasing the *absolute cheapest* Les Exclusifs is the best strategy. These are supposed to be *special* scents. If you’re just going for the lowest price, you might miss out on the actual *experience*. Maybe better to save up a bit and get a smaller bottle of one you *really* love? Just sayin’.
But hey, if you’re determined to find the cheapest option, look for:
* Eau de Cologne versions: Potentially lower price point.
* Smaller bottle sizes: Travel sizes, decants, etc.
* Resale sites (Enjoei, Ebay): But be CAREFUL.
* Discounts: Sometimes, *rarely*, Chanel does offer promotions. Keep an eye out!
