Égoïste by Chanel

Woody Oriental · 1990 · Tier: luxury · Approx $135

Cinematic rose-sandalwood. A cult classic that still holds.

The psychology

Rose-sandalwood-vanilla — a genuinely masculine floral. Cinematic, romantic, unmistakably 90s.

Notes

Top: Coriander, Tangerine · Heart: Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood · Base: Ambrette, Vanilla, Amber

Performance

  • Warmth: 6 / 10
  • Depth: 7 / 10
  • Sweetness: 5 / 10
  • Projection: 6 / 10
  • Longevity: ~8 hours

Wears well for

date, signature

Mood

seductive, classic, warm, vintage

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