Inspired by the places that were significant to Gabrielle Chanel during her lifetime, LES EAUX DE CHANEL collection features six fresh fragrances that offer an escape and invite you on a journey.

&ldquo;I was inspired by the destinations that have a strong connection to CHANEL. Each of them has left its mark on one of these fragrances&rdquo; explains Olivier Polge, CHANEL&rsquo;s In-House Perfumer-Creator.

Seemingly simple at first, LES EAUX DE CHANEL leaves a fragrance trail that gradually reveals their extraordinary complexity. Each composition is part of the same olfactory score that has resonated through every CHANEL fragrance since the creation of N&deg;5 in 1921.

Having followed the paths of PARIS-BIARRITZ, PARIS-DEAUVILLE and PARIS-VENISE in 2018, enjoyed a sunny getaway with PARIS-RIVIERA in 2019, and set off on an adventure to the Scottish moors with PARIS-&Eacute;DIMBOURG in 2021, CHANEL has dreamed up a new journey in 2022: PARIS-PARIS.

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Some trips we take in real life, others we dream about. Those offered by LES EAUX DE CHANEL collection allow us to do both: they take place in our imaginations, as a stationary form of travel.

PARIS-BIARRITZ 
An active, revitalizing getaway in Southwest France, with an ocean view. A burst of grapefruit and mandarin, drenched with an aquatic note and a lily-of-the-valley accord and escorted by vetiver, all of which lend the fragrance an invigorating quality.

PARIS-DEAUVILLE 
A stroll along the coast of Normandy, surrounded by the sharp green of the tall grass. Invigorating orange peel and basil give way to a softer accord of rose and jasmine and a patchouli base.

PARIS-VENISE 
An evocation of both the baroque city and the Orient Express route, cushioned in comfort. Berry, iris, and geranium notes are warmed up by the softness of cedar, leaving a warm, enveloping fragrance trail.

PARIS-RIVIERA 
A radiant, floral fragrance par excellence. A sunny escape to the C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Azur. Mediterranean jasmine and neroli, as brilliant as a ray of sunlight, are infused with the freshness of orange peel and petitgrain before giving way to a subtle sandalwood and benzoin base.

PARIS-&Eacute;DIMBOURG 
A woody, aromatic fragrance. An immersive ramble through the rugged Scottish countryside that is vividly fresh. Crisp, intense, aromatic notes of juniper berry and cypress are paired with warm tones including cedar and vetiver, which impart their smoky, slightly peaty qualities.

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PARIS-PARIS 
A vibrant olfactory journey imbued with freshness and lightness

To experience PARIS-PARIS is to find oneself in Gabrielle Chanel&rsquo;s Paris, a timeless city full of life, authentic character, and modern spirit. It is the Paris of our dreams, one that has been idealized through fleeting images. The allure and inimitable style of the Parisian women. A leisurely morning spent at the terrace of a Parisian caf&eacute;. A fresh, spicy rose with natural, elegant charm.

To embody the essence of this new destination, Olivier Polge chose to use Damascena rose, a rose full of character that reveals a multitude of facets, which are bolstered by fresh citrus accents and heightened by the sharpness of pink peppercorn extract and an elegant patchouli base.

“With PARIS-PARIS, I created a sparkling floral composition inspired by the effortless elegance of Parisian women” Olivier Polge

PARIS-PARIS is housed in the same refined, curved bottle as the other fragrances in LES EAUX DE CHANEL collection. While quite sophisticated in composition, it simultaneously echoes the lightness of the fragrances created by Olivier Polge. It is crafted from high-quality materials that are used in their simplest form. The thin, lightweight glass bottle reveals a rose-colored fragrance inspired by the glistening stone facades of Parisian buildings in the early morning sun. It is topped with a black bio-based (sourced from plant-based materials)&nbsp;cap engraved with a double C. The corrugated cardboard packaging, which is usually not visible, has been transformed into a pared-back sleeve that lacks a laminated or gloss finish, making it easier to recycle.

PARIS-PARIS is available as an enveloping mist that offers lavish, generous fragrance application, which makes using fragrance throughout the day even more enjoyable.

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Why was Paris chosen as the 6th destination of LES EAUX DE CHANEL?

Olivier Polge: LES EAUX DE CHANEL line was designed like a Cruise collection for fashion. The idea was to&nbsp;imagine olfactory correspondences between Paris and some of the cities that were the most&nbsp;emblematic for Gabrielle Chanel. In this collection, everything starts with Paris, and the six&nbsp;fragrances were all created there, to the point that Paris appears in the name of each interpretation&nbsp;in LES EAUX DE CHANEL collection. In the beginning, we did not know that this would lead us&nbsp;back to Paris with PARIS-PARIS.

The inspiration comes from the centre of Paris, the spontaneous elegance of Parisian women&nbsp;and moments from their daily lives, in bustling Paris. Rather than thinking about Paris as a destination, the thought crossed my mind that I had often heard people talking about Parisian&nbsp;women, with their naturally chic and elegant style. Although it is difficult to describe this rather&nbsp;singular style, each person intuitively knows what you mean when you evoke Parisian women. For&nbsp;PARIS-PARIS, we therefore needed to combine highly sophisticated raw materials, in this instance&nbsp;the Damascena rose, which is a complex flower, with patchouli and pink peppercorn, which are&nbsp;dry, spicy and more unpolished. In this way, the feminine side of elegant Parisian women is present,&nbsp;as is another more androgynous, almost masculine side, for a more relaxed facet.

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What aspects of Gabrielle Chanel&rsquo;s Paris are found in PARIS-PARIS?

Olivier Polge: With PARIS-PARIS, the idea was not to compare two different eras, the Paris of today and that of&nbsp;Gabrielle Chanel. Which reminds me of one of her most striking expressions: &ldquo;Fashion becomes&nbsp;unfashionable. Style never.&rdquo; There is something about Parisian style that goes beyond its era, and&nbsp;that is what I have tried to transcribe in this fragrance. Gabrielle&rsquo;s intention to draw inspiration&nbsp;from the male wardrobe to create the silhouette of a simple but elegant woman, remains very&nbsp;contemporary, and the idea is also present in PARIS-PARIS.

Some of LES EAUX DE CHANEL destinations have become House inspirations and elements of&nbsp;style. We have returned to Paris, where Gabrielle Chanel built her world. Paris is obviously a very&nbsp;powerful part of the House identity. Mademoiselle Chanel was deeply Parisian, that followed her&nbsp;throughout her entire life. There is her life, and there is the House of CHANEL today. Both are in&nbsp;Paris.

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Why did you choose the Damascena rose?

Olivier Polge: This eau is fresh like all the others, but it is probably the most floral. Choosing this rose was above&nbsp;all an olfactory choice. It is steam distilled and adds very fresh, lemony and spicy notes that make&nbsp;it very vibrant. The complex and fragile rose of PARIS-PARIS conveys urban sophistication.&nbsp;Floral Damascena rose, combined with woody patchouli, reinforces the masculine-feminine&nbsp;aspect that is part elegance, part casualness. The rose essence has something zesty and sparkling&nbsp;to it that adds fluidity to the patchouli.

The floral notes are very important in the identity of CHANEL Fragrances. Many fragrances&nbsp;contain rose, it is true, but we have our signature. PARIS-PARIS seems simple and light, but the&nbsp;fragrance is in fact complex. I used a fragmented patchouli, which has been a very important note&nbsp;at CHANEL since COCO MADEMOISELLE. The fragmented patchouli that we use is unique and&nbsp;exclusive to CHANEL. Combined with the pink peppercorn in PARIS-PARIS, it has the particular&nbsp;characteristic of being highly effusive.

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Could you describe PARIS-PARIS for us in 3 words?

Freshness, elegance and fluidity.

A Journey Rooted In Feelings, Memories, And Emotions

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