Les Exclusifs de Chanel

1957 2018

8.3 / 10 589 Ratings
A popular perfume by Chanel for women and men, released in 2018. The scent is powdery-fresh. It is still in production.
Pronunciation

Main accords

Powdery
Fresh
Floral
Creamy
Citrus

Fragrance Notes

White muskWhite musk Powdery notesPowdery notes BergamotBergamot IrisIris NeroliNeroli CedarCedar HoneyHoney

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8.3589 Ratings
Longevity
7.6514 Ratings
Sillage
7.0514 Ratings
Bottle
8.4472 Ratings
Value for money
6.4219 Ratings
Submitted by Rivegauche, last update on 07/25/2025.
Interesting Facts
This fragrance was released on the occasion of the re-opening of the flagship store at East 57th Street, New York.
The fragrance is part of the "Les Exclusifs de Chanel" collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to
Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Parfum) (2015) by Prada
Infusion d'Iris (2015) Eau de Parfum
N°5 L'Eau (Eau de Toilette) by Chanel
N°5 L'Eau Eau de Toilette
N°5 Eau Première by Chanel
N°5 Eau Première
Musc Outreblanc (Eau de Parfum) by Guerlain
Musc Outreblanc Eau de Parfum
L'Heure Blanche by Guerlain
L'Heure Blanche
Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi by Kilian
Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi

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JackHunter33

89 Reviews
JackHunter33
JackHunter33
Helpful Review 6  
Beautiful Complex Musk Fragrance
This beautiful scent is like a airy breeze that just caresses your senses with it's multi faceted complex scent accords. It shimmers on your skin showing notes of white musk, bergamot, iris, neroli, cedar and regal powdery touches sweetened by honey.

When you first spray the scent upon your skin you are greeted with fresh sparkling aldehydes closely followed by orange blossom. These aldehydes do weave in and out of the scent during the course of it's evolution. But the star of the show is the musks which blend beautifully with all the other subtle notes.

The projection is within arms length and it does have decent sillage and a distinct presence over it's long life of over several hours.

I'm quite impressed , it's a clean refreshing complex light breezy scent that tantalizes your senses with it's beautiful aromas. Big thumbs up!

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Mozart1756

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Mozart1756
Mozart1756
3  
Smell and sleep scent
Aw... Very sleepy, calming one. So suitable for bedtime! It has aldehydes start than honey+ lots of baby powder. That also remembered me baby shampoo. Its mature, calming, relaxing, sleepy. Reminds me the scent of Alberto Morillas done= by Kilian Voulez Vouz Coucher Avec Moi. Also Tom Ford Metallique. White musky, powdery honey. Makes me sleepy aw. Like doing bath and relaxed. Sometimes it can be too much /overpowering when you over spray.
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Cindykj31

5 Reviews
Cindykj31
Cindykj31
3  
Opulence
This fragrance is both beautiful and delicate. I’m always looking for the perfect opportunity to wear an all white or ecru outfit to match the creamy and powdery notes in this fragrance.

A sure compliment getter! (I’ve never worn this and not gotten at least one compliment).

Makes me feel clean and dainty. Pricey! But I’m glad to have this in my collection.
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frankytyler

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frankytyler
frankytyler
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Class beyond words
Not one of a kind in terms of scent profile but it is the best of the best. Sophisticated and classy, Chanel DNA is rich in 1957, probably the most out of all Les Exclusifs.

There is no wrong occasion to wear it, it fits in daily life, lifting you out of drab gloomy corpo life, but also shines as an evening spectacle.

Like I said, powder, musk and iris isn't a new concept, but it is blended so well and so elegantly that it seems ethereal compared to the others.

Easily my favourite of my collection and one I will buy over and over.
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Turandot

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Turandot
Turandot
Top Review 103  
Nice - and that's meant nicely this time.
Once again I try to judge the fragrance from a different perspective.

Does Chanel already have this in their normal assortment?
No they don't, so that's a plus. Expands the customer base. Neither does it flower like Chance or Coco Mademoiselle, nor is it exhausting like N°19 or Cristalle. It also doesn't buzz like Coco or N°5. 1957 doesn't look back to old classics, but continues the clean Chanel DNA skilfully.

Does the scent polarize?
No - because he really isn't unpleasant or takes getting used to.
There's nothing buzzing, there's nothing provoking, you don't get involved either. You can find that good or boring. It is certainly not a mistake in the sense of the sales figures. So I can't help but think that the companies are not launching new perfumes to do something good for the world, but simply to make sales. I assume that the production costs will be covered by the limited edition. If not - N°5 creates the scope for everything to be paid by Chanel...

When it comes to fragrances that are considered powdery, I often flinch first, because either they are too one-sidedly iridescent for me - although I don't like irises to be inflationary - or the air stays away because I have the feeling that I have sneezed into a powder can or even worse into a packet of detergent. Neither of them I can accuse in 1957 and therefore I describe this rather dry note not powdery but rather silky.

Do you have to have this in your collection?
You don't have to do anything at all, but it would be a very useful fine and light addition to my Chypresammlung, for example, without being influenced by a sporty, citrus-fresh, tropical or other holiday mood-
to access it. 1957 is bright, friendly, considerate, calming, uncomplicated, flattering and yes, the fragrance will end up on my wish list, even if I don't want it to give rise to any very romantic feelings and I don't see it as the ultimate in Chanel's portfolio either. I like him and that's enough, because I'm my own yardstick.

As is well known, the term "superfluous" is often used as a nice word in fragrance evaluations. This time I mean it literally. Not only do I like the fragrance itself, I also like its restraint in terms of durability and sillage, and in terms of classification I simply assume that it was not explicitly presented as unisex, but that the subject was simply dropped under the table. It doesn't matter who wears it, as long as you feel comfortable with it.

Once again I think: Olivier Polge did everything right.
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MissBiscuitsMissBiscuits 4 years ago
9
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7
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10
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10
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Paris-Venise with an aldehydic kick! The result is a sparkling neroli perfume that lasts. Two thumbs up.
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MeursaultMeursault 6 years ago
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6
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8
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Citrusy opening that leads to a very musky fragrance with present but subtles aldehydes. Smell like a creamy and luxurious soap. Very clean.
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KillishandraKillishandra 10 months ago
The most perfect white musk with that classic Chanel DNA aldehyde underneath. Delicious and clean with just a hint of floral.
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TRehfTRehf 4 years ago
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Similar to Dior Bois d‘Argent but less woody, more musky & with Chanel DNA. Projection is better, Longevity on par with BdA. Very classy.
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SystemshaakSystemshaak 1 year ago
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9.5
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Starts out as the most luxurious laundry soap you'll ever smell, moves into a floral phase, then becomes a clean soapy cedar. Love it.
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EnjEnj 1 year ago
It is woody and creamy, it is not sweet, but "creamy" in a way it envelopes you. It is very cozy and comforting.
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RisingChaosRisingChaos 2 years ago
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Dry, soapy-clean musk with a faint hint of underlying floralcy and sparkling top. Like dumping baby powder on myself, clumped on damp skin.
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JoaoMartinsJoaoMartins 6 years ago
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One of the most perfect floral scents I've ever smelled. Absolutely beautiful clean scent. Suits a refined and classy girl like no other
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YiringoYiringo 1 month ago
You dripped flower honey on a freshly washed and conditioned white shirt that is being dried in the sun. Smooth, delicate, fresh, uplifting.
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DrPepeDrPepe 5 months ago
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This is a beautiful perfume.Soapy,clean and classy,very elegant.I get a tons of compliments.Totally unisex.
I had to get a big bottle.
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