Allure Homme Edition Blanche by Chanel was launched at the beginning of 2008 and is the third fragrance in the Allure line, after the original and Allure Homme Sport versi . The bottle in this case is like the one for Allure Sport (grey and opaque), but with a white cap and a different shade of grey).
The similarity with the Homme Sport version however is also in the notes, especially for the natural lemons zest in the opening, which reminds of the lemon use for herbal infusion or cakes. Its intensity and purity is quite surprising, as the majority of the other fragrances use more diluted aromas, or more common extracts. In this phase is also reminds of the original Allure Homme. In the middle notes, lemon zest is still dominant, but it leaves room to woody and oriental tones (and in this one it pays a tribute to the original Allure), with an idea of cedar and vanilla. There seems to be ginger as well, reminding at times of Blv for men by Bvlgari. In the base notes, lemon still stands out, but this time is there is more juice and less zest, and it’s well blended with the woods, sandalwood in particular, at the same time keeping more traditional notes like green vetiver, sweet amber, pepper and vanilla.
In spite of all the citrus notes, Allure Homme Edition Blanche is aromatic rather than refreshing, bearing similarities with spicy waters like Davidoff Cool Water or One Million by Paco Rabanne. Lemon however, still feels clean and fresh, that’s why this Chanel perfume for men will be suitable for a daily use in the summer, especially in a work environment. At the same time however, the depth of lemon and the support of the rest of the warm notes will make it stand the competition of other fragrances in crowded places.