CELESTE | Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloe Impression | Floral-Fresh Perfume

Core Fragrance Details

• purelyBlack Name: CELESTE
• Inspired By: Eau de Parfum Chloe by Chloe
• Olfactory Family: Floral-Fresh
• Format Available: Roll-On 10ml, Spray 2ml, Spray 10ml

What is the scent profile of CELESTE?

The fragrance opens with a dewy, watery floral burst—peony and freesia dance with the sweet fruity sparkle of lychee, creating an almost aquatic freshness that feels crisp and luminous. Within the first 30 minutes, the scent opens rosy and fresh, with powderiness kicking in alongside the lychee, building into a relatively strong rose character. The heart phase (1–3 hours) transitions into a clean, soapy floral bouquet where rose, lily-of-the-valley, and magnolia intertwine. This phase evokes roses and cotton—specifically, freshly laundered cotton bedsheets, lending an innocent yet sensual quality. The dry-down (3+ hours onward) settles into a rosy powder close to the skin, where Virginia cedar and amber wrap the composition in warmth without heaviness. Launched in 2008 by French fashion house Chloé, this fragrance represents the brand's commitment to creating soft, wearable, form-fitting luxury—an olfactory translation of founder Gaby Aghion's revolutionary "prêt-à-porter" philosophy. Nearly everyone knows this iconic fragrance—it still smells as good as it did 15 years ago, with many women, their mothers, grandmothers, cousins, aunts, and friends having owned it at one time or another.

Longevity & Projection

• Longevity: Typically around 7 hours before settling close to the skin as a soft powder; roll-on format anchors to skin for extended wear
• Projection: Moderate—projects a gentle scent bubble without becoming loud or overly diffusive
• Best Season: Spring and summer; also creates beautiful opportunities in autumn when amber base notes harmonise with the season's warmth
• Best Occasion: Office environments, professional settings; moderate projection respects boundaries while commanding respect; also suitable for evening events with its innocent yet sexy charm

What Makes Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloe a Unique Floral-Fresh Fragrance?

Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloe is a departure from traditional floral compositions—light and fresh yet seductively strong and self-possessed, with accords that expertly play against each other, seducing the audience by being both elegant and daring at the same time, designed as a versatile everyday fragrance suitable for becoming someone's signature scent. Unlike heavy, cloying rose perfumes, this focuses on cleanliness with a soapy base, feeling soapy and floral rather than overtly sweet. The fragrance was awarded "Fragrance of the Year – Women's Luxury" prize by the Fragrance Foundation in 2009, cementing its place as a modern classic that balances accessibility with sophistication.

What Are the Scent Notes in Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloe?

• Top Notes: Peony, Lychee (Litchi), Freesia
• Middle Notes: Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia
• Base Notes: Virginia Cedar, Amber

Fragrance Family: Floral-Fresh

What Is the Scent Journey of Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloe?

The fragrance moves through three distinct phases: a dewy, watery floral opening; a clean soapy floral heart; and a rosy powder drydown close to the skin, projecting a gentle scent bubble throughout its life without becoming loud or overly diffusive. In the opening 30 minutes, the heavy tones of pink peonies meet the freshness of lychees and happy notes of freesia. The heart (1–3 hours) unfolds with roses and peony, evoking freshly laundered cotton bedsheets—an innocent yet sensual charm. Created by perfumers Amandine Clerc-Marie and Michel Almairac in 2008, this composition demonstrates masterful blending that professional perfumers and critics consistently praise. The dry-down (3+ hours) settles around 7 hours close to the skin as a soft powder, anchored by Virginia cedar and warm amber that create a skin-like intimacy.

How Does CELESTE Compare to Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloe?

CELESTE is our impression of Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloe, capturing the aromatic DNA of the peony-rose-lychee accord and that signature clean, soapy floral heart. We've formulated this at Eau de Parfum concentration (20–30% perfume oil) to deliver the same luminous, quietly feminine character. The roll-on format suspended in Fractionated Coconut Oil anchors the fragrance closer to skin for extended longevity, while the spray offers projection similar to the original. CELESTE shares the same three-phase scent journey—from dewy floral opening to powdery rose dry-down.

Who Is Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloe For?

This fragrance is for someone who seeks simple happiness—something ordinary, traditional, and feminine but exceptionally well done. It's suitable for numerous occasions, great for work or a night out, with an innocent yet sexy charm. It easily serves as many women's quintessential daily scent—the modern woman who appreciates understated elegance, effortless chic, and a fragrance that enhances rather than announces.

What Fragrances Is Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloe Frequently Compared To?

Parfums de Marly Delina is frequently compared to Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloe—both share the lychee-peony-rose combination, though Delina adds tart rhubarb and creamier musk for a more luxurious, opulent scale. Burberry Body is another comparison, with reviewers noting similar soft, addictive warmth. Other fragrances in the same clean, luminous rose family include Diptyque Eau Rose and Stella McCartney Stella, all sharing that airy, modern rose sensibility that defined a generation of perfumery.

How to Wear CELESTE

• Pulse Points: Apply the roll-on to inner wrists, behind the ears, the base of the throat,

and the inside of elbows. These warm spots activate and project the fragrance throughout the day.

• Layering Tip: CELESTE layers beautifully with soft vanilla-based fragrances to enhance the amber base,

or pair with DUSTLIGHT for added woody depth while maintaining the feminine floral character. The peony-rose heart sits perfectly beneath woody aromatic layers without competing.

• Seasonal Wear: Ideal for spring and summer as your go-to daily scent.

The amber base notes also harmonise beautifully with autumn's warmth, and the rose heart feels comforting during cooler days, extending the fragrance's versatility across seasons.

• Longevity Tip: Apply to moisturised skin for maximum longevity. The Fractionated Coconut Oil

base adheres to hydrated skin significantly better than dry skin.

• Customise Your Scent: Add 1–2 drops of purelyBlack essential oil to personalise the fragrance.

Try geranium essential oil to amplify the rose character, or add a drop of bergamot to brighten the opening and enhance the citrus-floral harmony.

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Our Perfumery Philosophy

purelyBlack creates high-quality impressions of designer and niche fragrances at Eau de Parfum concentration—formulated at 20–30% perfume oil ratio. As a proudly Australian-owned perfumery, we're committed to vegan, cruelty-free luxury that delivers exceptional longevity and complexity.

Choose Your Format

• Roll-On (Long-Lasting Anchor): Suspended in 100% alcohol-free Fractionated Coconut Oil.

Apply 2–3 swipes directly to pulse points — behind the ears, temples, or wrists — to anchor the fragrance to your body heat. Shake well before use.

• Spray (High Projection): Formulated with a natural alcohol base (produced via sugar fermentation).

Designed for use on both skin and clothing for broader projection.

Quality & Purity

• 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free: No animal-derived ingredients. Never tested on animals.
• Australian Owned: Proudly Australian-owned and operated perfumery.
• EDP Concentration: Formulated at 20–30% perfume oil ratio for Eau de Parfum longevity.
• Alcohol-Free Roll-On Base: Fractionated Coconut Oil ensures long-lasting skin adhesion.

Brand Disclaimer

• purelyBlack creates high-quality impressions and alternatives to designer and niche fragrances.

purelyBlack is an independent Australian entity with no affiliation, association, or connection to the original brand, its manufacturers, or its products. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. We operate in strict compliance with comparative advertising policies.

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