Egoiste Chanel

For Men
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Fragrance Story

Egoiste by Chanel is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Egoiste was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Sicilian Mandarin and Mahogany; middle notes are Cinnamon, Damask Rose and Carnation; base notes are Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla, Leather, Amber and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Composition Profile

woody 100%
warm spicy 85%
cinnamon 70%
rose 60%
floral 50%
aromatic 40%
tobacco 35%
powdery 30%
sweet 25%
balsamic 20%

About the Perfumer

Jacques Polge

Jacques Polge

Jacques Polge served as the in-house perfumer for Chanel from 1978 to 2015, creating many of the brand's iconic fragrances. His work includes Allure and Allure Homme, as well as the exclusive Les Exclusifs de Chanel line. He also composed Agua Brava Sea Power for Antonio Puig, demonstrating his versatility across different fragrance styles.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Brazilian Rosewood Brazilian Rosewood
Coriander Coriander
Sicilian Mandarin Sicilian Mandarin
Mahogany Mahogany

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Cinnamon Cinnamon
Damask Rose Damask Rose
Carnation Carnation

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Sandalwood Sandalwood
Tobacco Tobacco
Vanilla Vanilla
Leather Leather
Amber Amber
Ambrette (Musk Mallow) Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Unique Character

Egoiste Chanel by Chanel offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Egoiste Chanel embodies the distinctive style of Chanel while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

Egoiste Chanel is Ideal For

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