11 Chanel Colognes Every Aspiring Rich Guy Should Know
Take a stroll through the glossiest shopping hub in your neck of the woods, and you’re bound to encounter an advertisement for Chanel colognes. While Chanel No.5 debuted in 1921, Chanel has also been formulating scents expressly targeted to men since 1955, an expansion that kicked off with Pour Monsieur and now includes four other lines: Allure Homme, Antaeus, Egoïste, and Bleu, some with their own spin-offs that vary in intensity (e.g. Allure Homme Sport, Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême).
All of these fragrances from Chanel have maintained popularity because their blends were formulated by some of the best in the business, with top notes of citrus, woody greens and pepper, and foundations of white musk, vanilla, and tonka bean. To help you sort through the entire Chanel cologne universe through a screen, we went and actually smelled them all IRL, at the only place in New York one can truly get a fair whiff—the Chanel perfume kiosk at Saks. Below are our favorite Chanel colognes, whether you’re looking for the first or tenth bottle to add to your collection.
The Best Chanel Colognes, According to GQ
Best for Date Nights: Chanel Bleu De Chanel Eau de Toilette
Chanel
Bleu De Chanel Eau de Toilette
Like the friend who gets you into the club, woody, citrusy Bleu offers just that 10% confidence injection to get you over the top, whenever you need it. Its legendary status derives largely from its versatility: Wear it to work and it won’t saturate the elevator, but it’ll help those after-hour drinks feel appropriately celebratory, too.
Best for Daily Wear: Chanel Platinum Égoïste Eau de Toilette
Chanel
Platinum Égoïste Eau de Toilette
Don’t let the name fool you: Platinum Égoïste won’t signal that you’re full of yourself—but notes of energetic citrus, lavender, and rich wood still might make other people think you’re great. If you’re in the market for an easy all-day wearer, like a perfect white t-shirt or a great pair of jeans, Platinum Égoïste won’t ever weigh you down.
