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Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore fragrance
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Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore

EDP Unisex · 2008 · by Jacques Polge
7.4 /10

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore scores 8/10 for longevity and performs best in Mild conditions.

Best in Mild 8/10 longevity
From USD 400–500From EUR 368–460From GBP 316–395From PKR 110,000–140,000From AED 1,500–1,900From INR 33,200–41,500From SAR 1,500–1,875
8 Longevity
7 Sillage
9 Versatility
6 Value
7 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Woody Vetiver Aromatic Earthy
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Pink Pepper2AldehydesHEART NOTES30–120 min1Vetiver2Cypress3JuniperBASE NOTES2h+1Sandalwood2Tobacco3Violet
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileWoodyVetiverAromaticEarthyFresh SpicyACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Executive wear Formal gatherings Daily signature
Seasons
Autumn Spring Summer

Climate Performance

Avg 7 / 10
Extreme Heat
5/10
Average
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
5/10
Average
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
8/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
10/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
7/10
Good
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

The absolute pinnacle of luxury vetiver: smoky, aristocratic, and incredibly polished

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Highly prized by affluent Gulf users for its crisp, dry woodiness that effortlessly handles local heat

How It Compares

The luxurious, high-society cousin to the dark, gothic Lalique Encre Noire

The Controversy

Frequently noted for sounding identical in profile to Lalique's dirt-cheap Encre Noire, causing heavy debate

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore: A Considered Review

There is a category of fragrance bought once and remembered for years, and Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore sits in it for a measurable reason. This EDP from Chanel, built on Woody, Vetiver, Aromatic, Earthy, Fresh Spicy and released in 2008, was composed to be distinctive first and agreeable second. The data below shows exactly where that trade-off lands.

The absolute pinnacle of luxury vetiver: smoky, aristocratic, and incredibly polished

The Scent: Notes, Structure & Dry-Down

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore opens with Pink Pepper and Aldehydes — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Once that burns off, usually inside the first half hour, the heart turns to Vetiver, Cypress and Juniper. The final act — the part that outlasts the working day — is Sandalwood, Tobacco and Violet.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Woody, Vetiver, Aromatic, Earthy, Fresh Spicy — the kind of profile that rewards a second and third wearing.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (8/10): Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 8–12 hours. A single morning application typically carries through well into the evening without reinforcement.

Sillage (7/10): Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (9/10): Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (6/10): Pricing at around $400 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

How Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore does best in mild (Islamabad, San Francisco) at 10/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Highly prized by affluent Gulf users for its crisp, dry woodiness that effortlessly handles local heat

Its average across all five zones is 7/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Best Occasions & Seasons

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore is best suited to Executive wear, Formal gatherings, Daily signature. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore performs best in Autumn, Spring, Summer. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

The luxurious, high-society cousin to the dark, gothic Lalique Encre Noire

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore Price Guide

Internationally, Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore sits at $400–$500. That places it firmly in luxury territory — a considered purchase competing with the top tier of niche and designer-exclusive releases.

Regional pricing: PKR 110,000–140,000 in Pakistan, AED 1,500–1,900 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Chanel Boutiques exclusively. GCC/UAE: Chanel Espace Boutiques. Pakistan: Chanel Boutique (Importers only).

Verdict

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore earns its premium through genuine distinction rather than marketing mythology — a fragrance that rewards the wearer rather than impressing bystanders.

An overall 7.4/10 puts Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Frequently noted for sounding identical in profile to Lalique's dirt-cheap Encre Noire, causing heavy debate

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore last?

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore has a longevity score of 8/10. On average skin, expect 8–12 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore worth the price?

At around $400, Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore by Chanel is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a considered purchase — evaluate your priorities against the alternatives before committing.

What does Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore smell like?

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore is characterised by Woody, Vetiver, Aromatic, Earthy, Fresh Spicy accords. Opening with Pink Pepper and Aldehydes, the heart revolves around Vetiver and Cypress, settling into a base of Sandalwood and Tobacco.

Is Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore good for hot or humid weather?

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore was not designed for extreme heat (score: 5/10). In genuinely hot climates, reserve it for cooled indoor environments or evening wear.

Is Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore for men or women?

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore is marketed as a Unisex fragrance. In practice, its character is better defined by its composition than by any marketing category.