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Side-by-Side Comparison

Bleu de Chanel vs The One EDP

Two masculine Citrus and Aromatic perfumes. Bleu de Chanel: good longevity, moderate sillage. The One EDP: moderate longevity, soft sillage.


Updated: May 29, 2026

Scent Profile Comparison

How similar are these two fragrances?

32%
Somewhat Similar
Notes 14%
Accords 43%
Seasons 67%

Score is based on shared notes, accords, and seasons. How is this calculated?

Head-to-Head

Compare Bleu de Chanel and The One EDP on rating, longevity, sillage, price range, seasons, and occasions.

Chanel

Chanel

Bleu de Chanel

Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana

The One EDP

Rating
4.2 / 5
4.2 / 5
Year
2010
2015
Gender
masculine
masculine
Longevity
Good
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate
Soft
Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Occasions
Office, Formal, Evening
Evening, Formal, Office
Price Range
Luxury $150 – $300
Mid-Range $50 – $150

Pros & Cons Comparison

Pros and cons of Bleu de Chanel by Chanel and The One EDP by Dolce & Gabbana.

Chanel Bleu de Chanel bottle

Chanel

Bleu de Chanel

Pros

  • Very polished and appealing scent profile
  • Suitable for any occasion
  • Good bottle

Cons

  • Premium price tag for designer fragrance
  • Very common due to lot of clones
Dolce & Gabbana The One EDP bottle

Dolce & Gabbana

The One EDP

Pros

  • Compliment magnet
  • Luxurious scent profile
  • Uplifting opening

Cons

  • Poor performance and sillage
  • Close to skin after few hours

Fragrance Notes

What does Bleu de Chanel smell like compared to The One EDP? Here are the top, middle, and base notes for each.

Bleu de Chanel

Top Notes

LemonMintPink PepperGrapefruit

Middle Notes

GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super

Base Notes

IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk

The One EDP

Top Notes

GrapefruitCorianderBasil

Middle Notes

CardamomGingerOrange Blossom

Base Notes

TobaccoCedarAmberMusk

Bleu de Chanel Accords

Citrus Aromatic Woody Fresh Amber

The One EDP Accords

Amber Aromatic Tobacco Citrus Sweet

Quick Verdict

Higher Rated

Result

Tied

Best Longevity

Winner

Bleu de Chanel

Best Sillage

Winner

Bleu de Chanel

Best Value

Winner

The One EDP

Editor's Note

Bleu de Chanel does better overall, winning on longevity and sillage. The One EDP scores higher on value for money.