WHAT I SMELL: PARIS-DEAUVILLE greets the skin with a sun-kissed fresh orange that’s bright, light and juicy. Rather quickly, the perfume warms to a delightful sunny white floral and a calming freshly cut basil. The perfume is so fresh, so bright and so happy that it’s an immediate mood lifter. The perfume doesn’t morph all that much, but it does warm and it radiates this incredible citrus green accord rounded off by a a softened jasmine and rose mix that bounces off of the skin. In the end, PARIS-DEAUVILLE becomes a muted and slightly soapy version of the opening…a beautiful citrus and basil dream of a perfume tinged with the lightest of soft florals.
From the Chanel website:
THE INSPIRATION: 1913. Gabrielle Chanel opens her very first fashion boutique, choosing Deauville as the location. This destination marks the beginning of a simple, bold style that becomes iconic with the marinière striped shirt and tweed and jersey fabrics. Inspired by the peaceful landscapes along the Normandy coast, PARIS-DEAUVILLE transposes this bucolic charm to a fragrance of the open air.
Pairing the aromatic green facets of Basil with the sparkling top notes of Sicilian Orange, PARIS-DEAUVILLE reveals a lively, naturally radiant freshness.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: A young and ever so pretty Cybill Shepherd; full of sunshine and promise.
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE PARIS-DEAUVILLE: fresh, uncomplicated, clean
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT PARIS-DEAUVILLE: The Candy Perfume Boy, Colognoisseur, The Scented Salamander
BOTTOM LINE: Chanel does easy to wear, fresh and clean better than most. And PARIS-DEAUVILLE, which is part of the Les Eaux de Chanel collection, is just so delightful to wear because it doesn’t wear you. The perfume is perfect for wearing while running errands as well as when dining out for the evening al fresco. Thanks Chanel, for making me smell so fantastic and for lifting my spirits while doing so.
- Bone Rating: 4 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Chypre
- Nose: Olivier Polge
- Classification: Leans feminine
- Expense: $130 for 4.2 oz eau de toilette
The Scented Hound 
September 1, 2020 at 3:08 am
I’m very happy I got it on my trip to Paris last year. Wonderful summer fragrance.
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September 1, 2020 at 8:34 am
I agree Lucas…this was an easy purchase for me.
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September 3, 2020 at 1:45 pm
You described this lovely fragrance perfectly. I love Deauville. I bought it first in the body wash and than added the EDT. It’s so fresh and very uplifting. We could all use something uplifting right now!!!
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September 3, 2020 at 8:11 pm
Hola! I wore it today just in honor of your wonderful comment. Hope all is well!
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September 9, 2020 at 4:25 am
I think I’ve never seen Cybill Shepherd that young 🙂
This perfume is my second favorite from the line: my first choice was Paris – Venise, and I got a bottle of it. For Paris – Deauville I have a decant. But all four are quite wearable.
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September 9, 2020 at 1:12 pm
Funny, Venise is the one that have yet to smell. The store was out of it when I was there and they didn’t have any samples either.
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May 4, 2022 at 2:14 pm
I read on the Chanel site that this fragrance is rounded with patchouli, which I often find overpowers fragrances and makes them too musky. Do you get a strong patchouli smell in Deauville?
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May 4, 2022 at 8:31 pm
Hi Christianna – There is not a strong patchouli note in this. It’s perfect for the hot weather months and is to me much more sheer. It really is one of my favorites. I hope you get a chance to experience it.
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