Eau Sauvage Extreme vs Bleu de Chanel

Eau Sauvage Extreme is a well-regarded but underappreciated fragrance that community members acknowledge as solid and classy. However, it tends to lose direct comparisons to Creed Viking, and some find the powdery-resinous character off-putting. The original vintage formulation is highly preferred but increasingly difficult to obtain.

The r/fragrance community largely views Bleu de Chanel as an excellent designer fragrance that deserves its popularity, with particular praise for the EDP and Parfum versions. While some find it overhyped or prefer alternative fragrances, most agree it's a reliable, well-balanced everyday scent that belongs in any collection as a versatile baseline. The consensus is that it's popular because it genuinely performs well, not just due to marketing hype.