Boy

Boy, inspired by Chanel Boy Chanel (2016)

Boy Chanel borrows the bones of a fougère, the lavender-led structure of old barbershop colognes, and makes it lighter and more powdery. Lavender and rose geranium carry the opening with lemon and grapefruit, tame rather than herbal. Heliotropin then adds an almond-and-powder note, and the base finishes on sheer vanilla, sandalwood and musk. The effect is neat and freshly washed rather than old-fashioned.

About the original

Olivier Polge created Boy Chanel in 2016 for Les Exclusifs de Chanel, the house's exclusive collection, with Christopher Sheldrake also credited. The name and style come from Arthur 'Boy' Capel, whose gentleman's wardrobe Chanel cites as the inspiration. Chanel's own description centres on lavender and rose geranium heightened by woody notes. Chanel describes it as a scent that 'transcends gender'.

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

Men and women can wear it equally; the lavender reads groomed and the heliotrope powdery. A buyer after a bold, spicy fougère may find it too gentle.

Related scents

• Chanel Le Lion de Chanel
• Chanel Coromandel

Notes of the original fragrance, as given in the launch information.

Notes: Lavender, Rose Geranium, Lemon, Grapefruit, Rose, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Heliotropin, Vanilla, Musk

The opening pairs lavender with rose geranium, lifted by lemon and grapefruit.

Rose and orange blossom add a light floral layer, and heliotropin gives the heart its almond-powder texture.

The drydown is sandalwood, vanilla and musk, sheer and clean.

Is Boy Chanel a men's fragrance?

It is unisex. Chanel based it on a gentleman's style but says it transcends gender.

What does heliotrope smell like?

Powdery and slightly almond-like, close to marzipan. In Boy Chanel it tempers the lavender.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. In the EU you can also choose FedEx Express for €14.99. To the UK, Switzerland, Norway, the US and Canada, delivery is €5.99. To all other countries, it is €9.99. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Chanel and Boy 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.