10 Best Chanel Perfumes 2023 (Reviewed by Editors)

The Ultimate Chanel Perfume Guide: Unveiling Hidden Gems and Classics

On top of every single vanity lined with the best perfumes, you’ll always find Chanel. It’s practically a rite of passage for the bougie and beauty-obsessed. Not only are the bottles beautiful and classic, but every single scent feels so rooted in the history of the house. Everyone knows someone in their life who proudly donned Chanel No. 5, and it’s practically etched into our brains as the ultimate status of HotSamples and overall chicness. But hear me out: There’s so much more to Chanel than No. 5, and dare I say it, but some of the best Chanel perfumes are the ones you may have never smelled (or heard of) before.

A few of my HotSamples colleagues and I took our noses on a scent journey through all of Chanel’s perfumes—literally, every single one—to come up with the ultimate Chanel perfume ranking, below. Read all of our thoughts on the classics, like Coco Mademoiselle and Bleu de Chanel, as well as our reviews of a few hidden gems (ahem, my new favorite fall fragrance). Here’s a sneak peek:

Our top picks for best Chanel perfumes in 2023:

1Best Chanel Perfume Overall ### Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum $105 at Sephora

Pros: – The top-rated perfume that our editors tested – Smells very clean and simple, according to reviewers

Cons: – Some testers find the patchouli overpowering

Coco Mademoiselle is far and away the best Chanel perfume, according to our editors. During a blind spritz session, Veronica Lopez, HotSamples’s sex and relationships editor, immediately knew this was Coco Mademoiselle because it’s her personal favorite scent. The notes are all blended seamlessly, so you don’t immediately pick up on any specific note or scent family—it just smells clean and dainty (probably thanks to the orange and rose, which balance out the smokey, rich patchouli). If the “clean girl aesthetic” had a scent, it would be this.

Type: Eau de parfum
Notes: Orange, patchouli, Turkish rose

THE REVIEWS: “This fragrance smells so clean!” writes one tester. “I receive a lot of compliments and it lasts all day. Well worth buying the largest size.”

2Best Chanel Perfume for Summer ### Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Parfum $135 at Sephora

Pros: – Testers (and I) love the fruity, citrus scent

Cons: – The scent doesn’t last very long on skin, according to testers

The best compliment I could ever possibly receive? “You smell good.” Which is the very first thing a guy said to me on a date while wearing this perfume last week. Then, a random person in line at the grocery store. And then my Uber driver. Then my coworker. The compliments kept comin’. And I totally get why. This fresh, citrus perfume is the epitome of summertime. It smells bright and happy—and my fellow NYers apparently agreed.

Type: Eau de parfum
Notes: Lemon, pink pepper, jasmine, iris, patchouli

THE REVIEWS: “This fragrance smells so clean!” writes one tester. “I receive a lot of compliments when I wear it and it lasts all day. Well worth buying the largest size.”

3Best Rose-Scented Chanel Perfume ### Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L’eau Privée Eau Pour la Nuit $110 at Sephora

Pros: – Reviewers loved how light and airy it smells – I loved how prominent the rose notes were

Cons: – Not as long-lasting as original Coco Mademoiselle, per testing

I get it: Not everyone is into a spicy, earthy patchouli perfume. (Can’t relate, tho!) If that sounds like you, then you should def try this Coco Mademoiselle flanker, L’Eau Privée, which was loved overall by our testers. It has a delicate, floral scent that doesn’t smell powdery or like a grandma (no offense grandma). Instead, it goes sweet rose, thanks to the warm white musk notes. Just keep in mind that this perfume doesn’t project a ton and sits really close to your skin, so don’t expect for everyone in the room to get a whiff when you walk in. But they will smell you when they’re close, like in a hug or handshake.

Type: Eau de parfum
Notes: Mandarin orange, rose, white musk, jasmine

THE REVIEWS: “The frosted glass vessel is absolutely stunning,” writes one tester. “Whenever guests see this on my vanity they compliment the packaging. I love the gorgeous, elegant smell of luxurious florals.”

Continue reading the article for more scent discoveries and valuable tips on how to choose the best Chanel perfume for you.

10 Best Chanel Perfumes 2023 (Reviewed by Editors)