For Chanel, chance is not a matter of fate – it is something to be seized and embraced. It is a philosophy, a guiding principle, that always leads to brilliance. Chance, the fragrance line first captured this notion in 2003 with its energetic, spirited scent. Since then, Chanel’s In-House Perfumer-Creator Olivier Polge has revealed another three interpretations. Chance Eau Fraiche in dynamic and spirited green; the soft and tender pink Chance Eau Tendre; and the fiery and bold orange Chance Eau Vive. Four fragrances – four chances.
“The original idea behind Chance was a state of mind that we interpreted in very different styles. Each Chance fragrance is unique, but they all express the same state of mind,” explains Olivier. “There is no common composition, but something along the lines of a feeling and an emotion that each fragrance expresses – something very lively and very direct.”
And now the legacy continues with a dazzling new chapter: Chance Eau Splendide EDP. With a fresh, radiant composition, this new scent is an invitation to embrace destiny with confidence and joy. It bears the scent of surprise. A bold departure into a fifth colour – purple – it exudes magic, mystery, nobility and a luminous energy.
Surprises and Contrasts
Just like the unexpected opportunities in life, Chance Eau Splendide is full of paradoxes. It is both sparkling and structured, playful yet profound – a fragrance that never stands still. The scent opens with a crisp, juicy raspberry accord, bursting with vibrancy and sweetness. A floral heart of rose and violet, infused with rose geranium from Chanel’s fields in Grasse, adds a lush, magnetic depth. As it lingers, notes of white musk, cedar and a whisper of powdery iris create an elegant and sophisticated finish – both tender and tenacious.
An Electrifying Muse: Angèle
To embody the spirit of Chance Eau Splendide, Chanel has turned to Angèle, the 29-year-old Belgian singer-songwriter and actress whose fearless creativity and radiant presence make her the perfect ambassador. Her journey, much like the fragrance, is one of audacious leaps and artistic reinvention.
Angèle’s role in this new chapter is more than just a face for the campaign – she lends her voice to the magic. Her track A Little More, composed exclusively for Chanel, captures the essence of Chance Eau Splendide: a symphony of optimism, adventure and possibility. The campaign, directed by the visionary Jean-Pierre Jeunet, sees her navigating a hall of mirrors – a metaphor for life’s ever-shifting opportunities, where those who dare to embrace uncertainty find their path illuminated.
A Spritz of Luck, A Declaration of Boldness
Chance Eau Splendide is more than just a fragrance – it is a talisman, a whispered promise of good fortune. It is for those who play the game of life with courage and laughter. It is a perfume that reminds us that chance is never a coincidence; it’s the masterpiece we create when we dare to take it. It’s like a spritz of good fortune.
