Chance 2002 Eau de Parfum

7.3 / 10 548 Ratings
Chance (Eau de Parfum) is a perfume by Chanel for women and was released in 2002. The scent is floral-fresh. It is still in production. Pronunciation
Goes well with Lola (Eau de Parfum)

Main accords

Floral
Fresh
Fruity
Citrus
Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Pink pepperPink pepper HyacinthHyacinth IrisIris PineapplePineapple
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Citrus fruitsCitrus fruits JasmineJasmine
Base Notes Base Notes
MuskMusk VanillaVanilla VetiverVetiver PatchouliPatchouli

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7.3548 Ratings
Longevity
7.7395 Ratings
Sillage
6.8361 Ratings
Bottle
7.7364 Ratings
Value for money
7.081 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 07.09.2023.

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Tinibee
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Tinibee
Tinibee
7  
Crowded perfumeries and bitter heaviness - Ciao Chance!
A little disclaimer in advance: Dear Chance-wearers, don't let this comment spoil your mood. He is, as always, purely subjective.

Here goes: The hype around some perfumes is sometimes inexplicable to me. I feel the same way about Chance. I test it now for the second time and come again to no positive result. And apparently I am not alone. The classification of the fragrance already shows that it can't quite decide what it wants to be. One could interpret this positively and claim that it is versatile, mysterious or ambivalent. But no, I mean that he is a mishmash of different fragrances, which at least on my skin smell like nothing more than after a lush bath in splashed together, synthetic fragrance (ge)waters.
Chance smells like the wall of scent that slaps you in the face when you walk into a crowded perfumery. That bitter, synthetic heaviness that instantly goes from my nasal to my oral mucosa and makes me feel like I weigh 10 kilos more.

- With the spraying on, the synthetic austerity crashes into me.
- About 15 minutes after spraying on, a friendly floral note winks out - probably iris or jasmine. However, the fragrance remains bitter and heavy.
- Hours later, the scent remains heavy. Pink pepper and vanilla be "thank you?" The floral wink turns into a somewhat musty, or at least organic note. You can give the fragrance credit for that.

Last but not least, a note for sensitive noses and people with migraine problems: From this fragrance you should better keep your hands off.

(Okay, I have to admit that this review was a bit nasty. But from me speaks now once the frustration about this fragrance. Other reviews fall out for it the friendlier, if a perfume really convinces or at least has potential)
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5
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Icekat

97 Reviews
Icekat
Icekat
Very helpful Review 5  
Elegant and Versatile
Chanel’s Chance is a fragrance that I could never go wrong with. Elegant, polite and sophisticated, it always works for me no matter what the occasion is. The fragrance reminds me of a fine crystal with a simple but elegant construction, clear and precise lines and impeccable symmetry. There are no elaborate ornaments but the clarity of this scent feels relaxing and energizing at the same time. Somehow the focal point of this fragrance is always me, not the scent. It smells fresh, clear, transparent and modern but very sophisticated.

Chance opens with a fresh and aromatic citruses mixed with the pink pepper. The pineapple note is there but it is definitely not overripe or sweet one. It smells fresh and light. I also get a light patchouli note right from the start. I love how patchouli is used in this fragrance. It gives nice accent to the top, heart and bottom notes but it NEVER overpowers the other notes. The heart notes are transparent and light jasmine and hyacinth. The dry down is a mix of woody vetiver and patchouli with just a hint of vanilla.

The sillage and longevity are medium but I normally reapply the scent during lunch and dinner anyway as the dry down gets a bit light with my skin chemistry. I definitely recommend this scent.

(This review is for Eau de Toilette)
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Keitti

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Keitti
Keitti
3  
The real addiction.
It's not my scent.
It's not for everyday use.

And yet- I love it for the feeling it gives:
I feel like a real woman- sexy, confident and beautiful.
I feel like every man can be mine.
I feel like the whole world will be in my hands.
I am addicted to this perfume.
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7.5
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7.5
Longevity
5
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Sherapop

1239 Reviews
Sherapop
Sherapop
3  
Pink Peppercorn Plastic Patchouli
Chanel CHANCE seems to be intended for the same market as ALLURE (which I love) and is quasilinear as well, but somehow it doesn't measure up. My problem with this edp can be summed up in four p's: pink peppercorn plastic patchouli.

Somehow the pink peppercorn mingles with the patchouli and the musk to produce a plastic smell. I love patchouli, but here it really does seem to have the texture of an artificial plant, which will stay green until the end of time, adorned with finely ground pink pepper powder that crescendos all the way to the drydown, the four p's.

I won't say that I cannot wear CHANCE, but there are so many better choices out there. I certainly do not consider CHANCE to be a member of the illustrious chypre category. Not sure where this one falls. Perhaps it is sui generis: pink peppercorn plastic patchouli (I didn't get much pineapple...)
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5
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5
Sillage
5
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5
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Missk

1165 Reviews
Missk
Missk
Helpful Review 2  
Take the chance or leave it
I can understand the popularity surrounding this fragrance. I would classify Chance as being much more of a casual and youthful fragrance when compared to other classic Chanel perfumes. The pineapple, pink pepper and iris are really strong in this composition. It was hard for me to detect any of the other notes.

As I said before, I think this would make a great casual, daytime scent, however it has enough class to be worn during the night-time. Like all Chanel perfumes, this one has great lasting power and a strong, definite and classy smell.

Edit: I have since added Chanel Chance EDT to my collection. My initial observations are still in place.
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ScentwitchScentwitch 2 years ago
8
Bottle
8
Sillage
7
Longevity
5.5
Scent
There’s something about this perfume that I just don’t enjoy. Pineapple and vetiver.
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Jazzy76Jazzy76 5 years ago
8
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
8
Scent
Pure, fresh, clean,lightly peppery and easy to wear. It's the Young side of Chanel :sneakers and jeans but Always with style.Average sillage
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