Egoiste Platinum

Egoiste Platinum, inspired by Chanel Platinum Égoïste (1993)

Lavender and rosemary set the tone from the first spray, sharpened by petitgrain, the oil distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, which smells green and slightly woody. Clary sage and geranium carry the herbal line into the heart, so the scent keeps its aromatic character instead of turning floral. Underneath sits a woody base with a little amber, plain and clean in the manner of a classic fougère (the fern-like lavender and herb structure behind many traditional men's scents).

About the original

Chanel introduced Platinum Égoïste in 1993 as a flanker to Égoïste (1990), though the two have little in common: Égoïste is spicy and woody, Platinum green and aromatic. Fragrance databases usually credit it to Jacques Polge. Chanel explains the name through the French idea of someone who 'has platinum', meaning brilliant and eloquent. It remains part of Chanel's men's range as an eau de toilette.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Chanel stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Barbershop freshness is its whole register, so it suits a man who wants to smell groomed and neat rather than seductive. There is no gourmand sweetness to soften it, which some will find austere.

Related scents

• Chanel Égoïste
• Chanel Antaeus
• Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme

Notes of the original fragrance, as published by the brand.

Top notes: Lavender, Rosemary, Petitgrain

Heart notes: Clary Sage, Geranium

Base notes: Woody Notes, Amber

Lavender and rosemary open it, with petitgrain adding a green, slightly bitter citrus-leaf note; some pyramids also list neroli.

The heart is herbal, clary sage and geranium, with galbanum and jasmine named in longer pyramids.

It settles into dry woods with a touch of amber. Fuller lists mention oakmoss, vetiver, cedar and sandalwood.

Is this the original Égoïste or Platinum Égoïste?

This page is Platinum Égoïste (1993), the green aromatic version. The original Égoïste from 1990 is a spicier, woodier scent, which we make separately.

Does Platinum Égoïste smell like lavender?

Yes, lavender is one of its main notes, paired with rosemary and clary sage. The effect is herbal and clean, closer to a traditional barbershop scent than to a floral lavender.

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Chanel and Égoïste Platinum are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Chanel in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.