First off, lemme just say, the name itself is kinda fancy-pants. “Les Exclusifs.” Sounds like something reserved for like, royalty or people who vacation in Monaco. But hey, that’s Chanel for ya. They’re *good* at building that mystique.
I noticed, looking around, that Jacques Polge seems to have had his hands all over this line. Like, the Eau de Cologne from 2007? Polge. Coromandel? Polge again! 1932 Parfum? Yep, you guessed it, Polge. I mean, the guy’s a legend, clearly. You gotta respect that kind of dedication (and talent, obvi).
Now, the Eau de Cologne… okay, colognes in general, I always think of summer days and crisp linen shirts. This one’s apparently got lemon, bergamot, citrus and “green notes.” Sounds refreshing! Though, “green notes”… what *exactly* does that mean? Like freshly cut grass? Or more like… spinach? Hmmm. Needs further investigation, tbh.
Then there’s the Coromandel. Now *this* one sounds more interesting to me. Described as “Oriental Woody” which… okay, I’m immediately picturing incense and cozy fireplaces. The orange top note definitely throws a curveball in a good way. It’s like… a sophisticated orange blossom, not that artificial stuff you get in air fresheners. Major difference, people. It’s supposed to be feminine, but Honestly, I feel like anyone could rock that.
And finally, the 1932 Parfum. Floral, woody *and* musky? That’s a whole lotta things going on in one bottle. It’s interesting though, that it came out in 2014, but it’s named “1932.” Feels like a throwback, a bit of nostalgia maybe? Maybe they were trying to channel some kinda old-school glamour, or something.
Look, I’m no perfume expert, okay? Just a regular person who likes smells that smell good. But from what I can gather, Les Exclusifs de Chanel seems to be about more than just slapping some scent together. It’s about creating an experience. A whole vibe. They’re definitely not your everyday drugstore fragrances. More like…an investment. An investment in smelling REALLY good, and feeling, well, *exclusive*.
