I am so enamoured with Chanel's latest cologne launch - Bleu de Chanel - that I've taken to wearing it myself.
The cologne is housed in a handsome dark navy flacon, complete with a magnetic cap, but there's a lot more to love here than just the packaging.
I tend to like scents that lean towards the fresher side of things, and although this fragrance is described as a woody aromatic and unabashedly masculine - there is a certain lightness to it too.
The scent opens with citrus fruits and closely followed by grapefruit, peppermint, pink peppercorn, nutmeg and ginger.
The heart of the fragrance includes cedar wood, jasmine and vetiver, with patchouli and frankincense making up the base notes.
The cologne wears really well on the skin, and makes a statement without being overpowering.
Bleu de Chanel, available from 16th August 2010.
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