First off, gotta clarify: there are like, *multiple* Chanel Chances. We got Chance, Chance Eau Tendre (the pink one, super girly), and Chance Eau Fraiche (the green one, kinda sporty-ish?). So, finding a *perfect* dupe that nails *each* one is, well, tricky.
Now, for Chance Eau Tendre, the pink one that smells like a bouquet of flowers and like, freshly laundered money, I’ve heard whispers about Zara Applejuice. I haven’t personally smelled it, but the word on the street is that it has that similar grapefruit and jasmine thing going on. Worth a sniff, considering how cheap Zara perfumes are. I mean, you could practically buy a whole outfit *and* a perfume for the price of one bottle of Chanel, right?
Then there’s Chance Eau Fraiche, the green one. This one’s a bit harder, ’cause it’s got that woodsy, citrusy thing happening. Someone mentioned Dossier Woody Hyacinth, and honestly, Dossier is usually pretty good at nailing the *essence* of a fragrance. You know, like 80% there. It’s inspired by Chanel, so that’s a good starting point.
Honestly, finding a *perfect* dupe is kinda like searching for a unicorn riding a bicycle. It might exist, but good luck finding it. But there are definitely some perfumes out there that capture the *spirit* of Chanel Chance. Think about what you *love* about it. Is it the floral notes? The citrus? The way it makes you feel like you’ve got your life together (even if you totally don’t)? Once you figure *that* out, you can start narrowing down your search.
Don’t be afraid to go to fragrance stores and just *smell things*. Spray them on your skin (not just the paper strips!) and see how they develop. Perfume smells different on everyone, it’s a fact. Plus, it’s a fun excuse to spend an afternoon sniffing things.
