XS vs Bleu de Chanel

The r/fragrance community views XS (2018) very positively as a solid designer fragrance offering excellent value. While it doesn't quite match the original 1990s vintage, the reformulation is close enough that most community members don't feel compelled to hunt down older bottles, praising its fresh, green citric opening and woody dry down with good performance for the price point.

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.