WS-C-1990

Egoiste

1990Men

woody up front, then warm spicy, settling into cinnamon.

Egoiste by Chanel is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Egoiste was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Sicilian Mandarin and Mahogany; middle notes are Cinnamon, Damask Rose and Carnation; base notes are Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla, Leather, Amber and…

woody warm spicy cinnamon rose

Nose: Jacques Polge

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Sicilian Mandarin, Mahogany
Heart· 2–4h
Cinnamon, Damask Rose, Carnation
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla, Leather, Amber, Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

91%

57%

41%

40%

39%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter37%Fall36%Spring19%Summer8%Night57%Day43%Wears male53%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Egoiste smell like?

woody up front, then warm spicy, settling into cinnamon. Dominant accords: woody, warm spicy, cinnamon.

What notes are in Egoiste?

Top: Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Sicilian Mandarin, Mahogany. Heart: Cinnamon, Damask Rose, Carnation. Base: Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla, Leather, Amber, Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

How long does Egoiste last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Egoiste loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Egoiste best for?

Winter is the top pick (37%). Fall is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Egoiste?

Night wear leads at 57%. Day is a secondary pick at 43%.

Is Egoiste for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 53% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Egoiste?

Composed by Jacques Polge. Released in 1990.