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Chanel Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for women
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Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for women

Fresh
Floral
White Floral
Aromatic
Aldehydic
Woody
Vetiver
EDP · 1931 · womens

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for women is a classic floral woody from Chanel's archives, originally composed in 1931 and presented as an EDP concentration.

The fragrance opens with aldehydes and lily, a combination that creates an immediate brightness and slightly soapy character typical of fragrances from this era. The heart develops around cassis and cyclamen, with lily of the valley and violet adding a cool, slightly green floral quality that prevents the composition from becoming too sweet. Sandalwood, cedar, and vetiver in the base provide a dry, woody foundation that grounds the florals and gives the fragrance its structural integrity. The overall effect is a sophisticated floral woody that balances powdery, aldehydic notes with earthy woody elements.

This fragrance suits someone drawn to vintage-leaning compositions with genuine substance and restraint. It works well for daytime wear and formal occasions where a polished, classically feminine scent is appropriate. If you appreciate fragrances that prioritize structure over projection, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel rewards close attention. You might also connect with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
21%
Floral
100%
White Floral
90%
Aromatic
33%
Aldehydic
80%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
33%
Earthy
33%
Powdery
60%
Creamy
33%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
The chemical family that created modern perfumery, aldehydes were first used prominently in Chanel N°5 (1921), adding a soapy, abstract, almost metallic sparkle that lifted the fragrance above anything previously possible. They don't smell like anything in nature; their effect is more textural than aromatic. Aldehydic fragrances feel luminous, sophisticated, and distinctly 20th century.
Lily
Lily
Grand, creamy, and slightly spicy, Oriental lily (Stargazer, Casablanca) is one of the most powerful natural flowers, with a heady, complex sweetness that fills a room. White lily is softer and more transparent. Both add drama and elegance to floral compositions, though they require careful handling to avoid becoming oppressive.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cassis
Cassis
The French name for blackcurrant, cassis has a dark, distinctive fruitiness with a slightly catty, herbal edge that makes it unlike any other berry. It's more complex than blackcurrant juice: both sharp and rich, with an almost savory depth. A signature opening note of certain classic and contemporary fragrances.
Cyclamen
Cyclamen
Crisp, watery, and slightly green with a delicate floral sweetness, cyclamen is one of perfumery's more transparent flowers. It evokes mountain air and rain-wet gardens rather than a florist's shop. Used to add a clean, airy quality to floral compositions that might otherwise feel dense.
Lily Of The Valley
Lily Of The Valley
Crisp, green, and dewy, this spring flower smells like rain on cool grass with a clean, soap-like clarity. It's one of perfumery's most requested scents despite being nearly impossible to extract naturally, so it's almost always recreated synthetically. The result is fresh, tender, and timelessly elegant.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist85% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Tactician85% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Scent Profile
Fresh21%
Floral100%
White Floral90%
Aromatic33%
Aldehydic80%
Fragrance Family
Floral Woody
EDP
Decants Available
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What does Chanel Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for women smell like? +
Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for women is a classic floral woody from Chanel's archives, originally composed in 1931 and presented as an EDP concentration. The fragrance opens with aldehydes and lily, a combination that creates an immediate brightness and slightly soapy character typical of fragrances from this era. The heart develops around cassis and cyclamen, with lily of the valley and violet adding a cool, slightly green floral quality that prevents the composition from becoming too sweet. Sandalwood, cedar, and vetiver in the base provide a dry, woody foundation that grounds the florals and gives the fragrance its structural integrity. The overall effect is a sophisticated floral woody that balances powdery, aldehydic notes with earthy woody elements. This fragrance suits someone drawn to vintage-leaning compositions with genuine substance and restraint. It works well for daytime wear and formal occasions where a polished, classically feminine scent is appropriate. If you appreciate fragrances that prioritize structure over projection, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel rewards close attention. You might also connect with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician.
What are the notes in Chanel Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for women? +
Top: Aldehydes, Lily. Heart: Cassis, Cyclamen, Lily Of The Valley, Violet. Base: Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for women? +
Chanel Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for women belongs to the Floral Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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