Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) by Chanel

Allure Sensuelle Chanel 2005 Eau de Parfum

7.9 / 10 420 Ratings

A popular perfume by Chanel for women, released in 2005. The scent is floral-oriental. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral

Oriental

Spicy

Fruity

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Pink pepper

Mandarin orange

Bergamot

Orange

Heart Notes

Jasmine

Candied fruits Vetiver

Vetiver

Iris

Rose

Base Notes

Patchouli

Frankincense Amber

Amber

Vanilla

Perfumer

Jacques Polge

Ratings

Scent

7.9420 Ratings

Longevity

8.1348 Ratings

Sillage

7.4330 Ratings

Bottle

7.7328 Ratings

Value for money

7.2102 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 09/24/2025.

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Reviews

24 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/20/2012

7Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Missk
1357 Reviews

Missk

Top Review 3

Oh, so very sensuelle...

When it comes to Chanel fragrances it is either a hit or miss with me. While I quite enjoyed the spicy Coco, the powdery and soft Allure and the fresh and exciting No.5 eau Premiere, other Chanels like No.19, Cristalle and the highly renowned No.5 left me dissatisfied.

However along came Allure Sensuelle which restored my respect for Chanel fragrances. The scent is unique, stylish, rich and spicy. A scent that will certainly rouse up the men and awaken your animalistic desires.

Do not be turned off by the opening which tends to be rather strong and alcoholic. Once you wait it out for a few minutes, a gorgeous dusty yet sexy spice warms the skin.

In reality Allure Sensuelle is a combination of a variety of smells; spices, woods, musk, fruits and flowers. Somehow all these notes blend together successfully. I'm still in awe of this fragrance.

The patchouli note is dominant, so I'll admit that this won't appeal to some. The vanilla note also lingers in the background creating a slight sweetness and comforting warmth.

The sillage and lasting strength is unbelievably good, so good that you would find it quite overbearing in the warmer months, so it is best worn at night or during Winter.

Overall, Allure Sensuelle is indeed very sensual. Chanel never fails in producing elegant and sophisticated scents.

11/16/2016

8Scent 8Longevity 9Sillage

Oriane
139 Reviews

Oriane

Helpful Review 2

Another Jacques Polge Masterpiece!!!

Gorgeous floriental! Two thumbs up! WAY UP!!

I just acquired this fragrance and have only worn it once thus far, but it is absolutely swoon-worthy! Only the original Coco EdP and a couple of the Les Exclusifs EdT's can compete with Sensuelle EdP. I recently purchased Coco Noir, too, but this is so much more impressive than either Coco Noir or Coco Mademoiselle. Sensuelle is refined, elegant, and well, so very sensual!!

As one would expect, the top notes are delicious---very fresh, juicy orange, peach, and bergamot as well as a strong, clean, sparkling patchouli note predominate. Gorgeous Turkish and Bulgarian roses bloom in the heart alongside an elegant jasmine and a cool, sophisticated iris. If there is fruit here, it is fresh, juicy, ripe fruit, NOT candied fruit. Any sweetness is a very natural sweetness, not a candied, sugary sweetness. The heart almost approaches a gourmand at moments, but it never quite reaches gourmand status. It firmly remains a gorgeous floral Oriental throughout.

A clean, green, absolutely stunning vetiver accentuates the base along with a light, sparkling, clean patchouli and a bit of both sandalwood and vanilla. (This is how vetiver should be done, baby!) Lingering alongside these notes is the most heavenly incense note I have ever smelt in my life!! It is amazingly fresh throughout into the base notes despite that these notes are generally thought to be "heavy." I highly recommend this fragrance to lovers of both Orientals/Florientals, and fresh, green scents because it does have a wonderfully fresh, delicious vetiver and sparkling patchouli. It smells very expensive. Sensuelle is firmly one of my all time favourite Chanels now.

This is without a doubt a Jacques Polge masterpiece and unmistakably a CHANEL at its finest. This is perfume as Art! It is sophisticated, clean yet sensual indeed, and it will undoubtedly get you noticed by both men and women. It is breathtaking and unforgettable. It is completely signature worthy, and it is aptly named "Sensuelle." So happy I ordered this one!! : )

Fragrance: 10/10

Projection: 9/10

Sillage: 9/10

Longevity: 9/10

02/13/2025

6.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Xavica
311 Reviews

Xavica

1

Patchouli in the Spotlight

Allure Sensuelle retains the elegance of Allure Eau de Parfum but amplifies the patchouli, and that’s precisely where it loses me. While the original is bold, sensual, and commanding, this version leans earthier and somewhat vintage.

It’s undeniably beautiful, yet to me, not as captivating as Allure Eau de Parfum . It has impressive longevity and sillage, no question about that, but I prefer the more natural and effortlessly alluring charm of the original.

That said, patchouli lovers will undoubtedly appreciate it.

10/22/2018

9.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Jazzy76
320 Reviews

Jazzy76

"Something in the way she moves..."

Nobody could imagine that in that minimal, squared and almost austere bottle there's a so sensual scent!
I usually saw the fragrances by Chanel in their corner in my favourite drugstore and I used to spray mainly n.5 and Coco. But last saturday I was attracted by the name "Allure SENSUELLE " (sensual) and I was curious to test if it really was so sensual as the name said.
Well, at the first spray I smelled immediately the bright and citrusy notes made more interesting by the peppery touch. Then, I felt the feminin softness of the flowery heart with the unusual candied fruits note and the vetyver, giving a vibrant character to the scent. Finally, on my skin remained the more oriental base notes, such as the amber, a soft and not earthy patchouli and the wonderful frankincense accent.
This so sexy and classy bouquet reminded me of the first lyrics of the famous song by George Harrison "Something in the way she moves...". This is , in fact, the "allure", it's a way to move, to be, to be woman.
The sillage is very good although the fragrance is very balanced and not at all heavy. It lasts for many hours.
It's a precious mid season scent perfect to wear in the colder season too or by night if you want to go in crowded place where you need a good but not excessive sillage. The price is high, as well as all the creations signed Chanel, but it's a little jewel.

12/29/2018

9.5Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

FrauLohse
3 Reviews

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Top Review 43

The Subtle Eroticism of a Dry Summer.

The summer of 2018 was quite a blast and, as it had to happen, despite everyone complaining about how terrible it was, the same crowd is now yearning for that dreadful summer. I don’t need to understand this, neither one nor the other. Because the summer of 2018 was for me one like no other in a long time. A little dream. In this dream, I often wore another. My dearly beloved Allure Sensuelle.
Only the citrus refreshers that hung in the air by the liter really got on my nerves. That’s not my thing. Now one might think, what the fuck, she can’t possibly wear Allure in summer, in the summer of 2018, which was as dusty and dry as the Sahara. But yes, she can. Orientals, or better, oriental-inspired fragrances are not made for winter. Just think for a moment, in the Orient it is mostly very warm. Fragrances made in the Orient are not citrus refreshers. -> Ah!

So I preferred to wear Allure Sensuelle, which is similar yet different from its big sister Allure. It is less creamy, more powdery, spicier, and charmingly resinous-smoky, sweeter, and distinctly underlined with a patchouli note. Where Allure develops a somewhat harsh, almost brusque vanilla-citrus-wood sunscreen on me, which I really like but can’t always wear, Sensuelle conjures up a deep, purring sensuality that, and here it comes - in dry summers - is amplified. The warmth brings out the multifaceted aromas more clearly, and the fragrance gains a sunniness that reminds me of warmed skin on a vacation in the south. A bit of laissez-faire, a slipping strap, an absent caress of one’s own arm, a smile, a dancing dress, a few grains of sand on the feet.

Allure Sensuelle is one of the few fragrances from Chanel that I consider erotic. Nevertheless, it doesn’t forget the good stable from which it comes. Thus, the sensual one can certainly be worn daily or in the office, with the eroticism coming through subtly, especially in dry warmth. When sprayed normally, it has a pleasantly noticeable sillage and presence without being overwhelming. Reapplying is also not necessary; it lasts until the evening.

The citrus fruits here are not zesty but fruity, the pink pepper, this incredibly wonderful berry, actually brings a bit of spirit into the orangey fruitiness, giving the fragrance some pep; I don’t really smell the candied fruits, it’s more like a little sugar glaze makes the scent smoother or silkier, as it would come without a gritty powderiness, despite the floral sweetness. The vetiver-vanilla mixture reaches me clearly, similarly situated - minus spices and patchouli - in "The One" by Dolce, without wanting to compare the fragrances now, but in both, the vanilla-vetiver combo is noticeably present and very close.

Often, I have a clear image of femininity in mind for a fragrance. With Allure Sensuelle, that is not the case. The fragrance represents for me gentle, sensual femininity without idealizing romance or overstated self-confidence. From a Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jessica Chastain, Julianne Moore to Kate Winslet, all types of women who are romantically sensual can be well associated with this fragrance for me. Essentially, it is a perfect all-rounder.

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