Chanel Les Exclusifs Perfumes PRICE HIKE, Alternatives to Coromandel, Sycomore, Boy, Le Lion, Jersey

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

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[@Tomatohater64]

My philosophy is simple; whenever any fragrance approaches the cost of my monthly rent, I'm out - period. 🤣😃😆 Fougere Royale is fabulous - currently on bottle # 5. Bracken Man is awesome as well.

[@sorryremix]

Absolutely agree 💯 %

[@mohamedaljilani51]

You like Bracken men

[@sorryremix]

@@mohamedaljilani51 i do & I find it very classy !

[@banzaiburger]

One unfortunate consequence will be even more counterfeit activity, if that's possible. It's surreal that a Xerjoff is a lower cost alternative. Thanks for these alternatives!

[@jorgeorozco7936]

In the Niche world there are plenty of masterpieces out there, and they are have reasonable prices. Chanel is abusing their Brand Name, I think, to justify those crazy prices.

[@karolloveskorn]

I recently received an email from Twisted Lili that they will be raising their prices on February 1st too.

[@StealthAudrey]

I enjoy Chanel perfumes but feel that with the way their pricing has gone up I am no longer their target customer. I’m sure they’ll be fine, maybe sell even more bottles due to the exclusif pricing. It seems that the middle range price range is being squeezed out i.e Atelier Cologne, Serge Lutens, etc. Not great for the perfume customer without a trust fund ha Thank you for the well thought out alternative list, really helpful and interesting.

[@jeremyhinze8837]

The law of diminishing returns has to come into play at some point with these brands. I mean short term they will make a few extra bucks per bottle, but people are going to stop buying them at some point. I don't see how it's sustainable.

[@iyzabel]

In France, you can't return an open bottle, for any brand in any store.

[@terrysmiles8599]

Glad for the most part i am at the end of my Fragrance Buying Journey! Not saying i will not ever buy again but i also feel its getting not worth the price now days so bummer for them,,,

[@aring-ading-ding6324]

The price increase is outrageous. 25% up is just ridiculous. I could see them going up to like 210 but 250 for the small bottle is stupid.

[@terryfang]

Hmm we saw Gurlain getting a price raise, and then this ... I don't understand these marketing decisions

[@justaddlight]

I might squeeze Shalimar edp in there as an alternative to Le Lion. Quite similar on my skin, but certainly not exact. I prefer the Chanel. Just...not the price. 😄

[@paigeofstylez]

I bought 75ml le lion from Chanel themselves for $200 the first day it was released in the states. That's a $50 increase

[@topazspivey823]

I also heard Initio is going up next month as well. I’m sure the discounted prices will increase as well. Don’t know why anyone is surprised. EVERYTHING is going up. Sad the times.

[@Tutiwashername]

Yes, I received an email from them.

[@makela6380]

Wow!. I was just thinking about Chanel Les Exclusifs this morning and I saw this video. I have three bottles and I am starting to run low, but now I am not sure Ill make the effort to replenish. You wonder how this will "hurt" their bottom line with others thinking twice. I would rather spend the money on something that is not liquid and will be around longer.

[@4152008085]

I’m a fan of almost all of the collection, but I have never owned a bottle. It’s even farther out of reach now. I will not pay these prices when you could spend that $ on a huge haul from many other niche brands. What’s up with so many price hikes during the pandemic? It seems like Amouage have also raised their prices a bit. Thanks for another great video. ✌️

[@KAT82515]

Yep...thanks JB!!

[@scent_jeannie]

Thanks Sebastian, really bad news on this. Wish I’d bought a bigger bottle of Le lion now 🙈

[@ahmedelgezla3113]

I purchased 200ml of coromandel with 308€ from duty free and Le lion on my wishlist I'll check the prices as soon as I can.

[@viggenone]

If you take into account that sometimes the price we pay from niche brands for ml is higher than any of these Les Exclusifs, I don't find the price hike that bad, but Chanel just doesn't do it for me, maybe Egoiste but everything else that I've smelled is meh, Dior is more my taste in fragrances. I have not tried Le Lion and I will, maybe I'll love it, but I prefer to pay for a perfume from a small house that makes me feel, a work of love, that transports me to a happy place, and that it's not a money grabbing item from a company that is only interested in profit. Thank you Sebastian!!!

[@rodneyelson8910]

I’m pretty well stocked with Les Exclusifs but I will only purchase Boy and No. 18 moving forward

[@LiaAndrews]

I wouldn't be so upset with Chanel raising their prices so much if they weren't also decreasing their quality. This is accross the board with all their products. For those prices you can get very high quality perfumes.

[@anned8443]

A Chanel price increase will encourage me to try some new things! They are my Holy Grail but I won't pay that much for one at this time in my life. There are so many beautiful fragrances to discover (thanks to you)!

[@cavgrey8]

Chanel is jacking prices on everything. IMO they are focused on the Asian market that will spend $$$$.

[@edgy8481]

Bought Le Lion for my niece's birthday last year, glad that was before the price hike!

[@OctavianWho]

In the UK these are £300 for 200ml and £169 for 75ml I love the gardenia but why does it last 2 hours.... it's honestly disappointing for this price.

[@neo10303]

I just recently ordered some samples of Chanel les exclusives.I found they didn’t perform well on my skin except for Le Lion and now I’m obsessed with it.I am not going to buy it,because of the prices.I do own Amber Sultan,I rediscovered it and love it enough to get over my obsession of Le Lion after watching your video.So thank-you for that.

[@stellashepherd3229]

I love Chanel Jersey. There’s something about it that really hits the spot for me. I’m open to trying the alternatives, though, because these prices for an everyday scent are just too much.

[@JT_621]

I'm a huge fan of this line. I'm not happy about the huge price increase but I love them too much so I will keep buying them😬

[@MJ-thisistheway]

Have been wearing Le Lion two days in a row now while travelling. Nothing comes close - they can take my money when my bottle is empty. I blind bought Ambre Precieux based on your recommendation and it’s up there as well (better than Ambre Sultan to me) but nothing beats the lion 🦁

[@dawnetc.6721]

Happy Monday Sebastian 🌅. I was completely caught off guard with Chanel's $50.00 price increase as of 1/1/22. I would have ordered Coromandel instead of getting Coco Mademoiselle Intense Edp Darn. For 🎄. I ordered Beige for my Birthday 🎉. I am not crazy about because of the Honey note. Coromandel was sold out, and at the last minute I didn't get Jersey , or Sycamore. I currently have 16 different Chanel fragrances, and only 2 Les Exclusifs Collection. I believe that I'll get Coromandel for Valentine's ♥️ Day . Even though I want YSL Le Vestiaire Collection Caban , and Caftan. $250 for 4.25oz.very good value , whereas 75ml. At the very least I will always buy my forever favorite (I have) Chanel no. 22 edp. I'll look into Tai Cabanal. Thank you for this video 🙏♥️

[@shezad2006]

My favorites and collection from Chanel are: Le Lion, Coromandel, Sycamore, and Boy

[@vanessaphilip4957]

Everyone is raising prices….. Roja is going up along with Intio and Jovoy. Shame. I better get some Amouage before they go up. Thanks for this video Sebastian.

[@gndiaspereira]

In Portugal prices are stil the same....they should be rising soon All Chanel items are having a price ike !!!

[@patchoulipapi]

75ml used to be $200 which I didn't mind paying....but $250 now?! I was looking forward to adding more to my collection but I will no longer be buying retail. Sad to see. I was at Neiman a couple days ago and the lady at the counter was telling me to buy the Initio's and Parfums de Marly because they were all going up ~$30 this week as well.

[@theSANDMAN366]

I'm already trying to find Cuir De Russie in the EDT concentration which is costing and arm and a leg

[@MissAndenbarton]

I received a call from my Chanel Rep that my Gardenia perfume is ready today. She shocked me with price omg $400 for the 6.8 oz.. smh!!! It's my wedding scent so I sucked it up... $50.00 more. She said everything is going up. She said get ready for all the brands to go up... Prices will continue to go up for Chanel every January.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Don’t you just hate that? It’s a bummer yeah lots of things are going up. 🥲

[@MissAndenbarton]

@@ThePerfumeGuy Yes, Its so bad!!! I also bought Dior Vanilla Diorama and Feve Delicieuse before they go up too. I just couldn't take the risk.

[@raulsaavedra709]

I think the price hikes are a result of the global inflation that is taking place. Inflation devalues everything, so of course that includes those juicy profit margins of all luxury items and merchandise. But since even cheapie fragrances are technically "luxury items," I think we might see more price hikes all over, unfortunately.

[@Mojo8]

Thanks Sebastian for a very informative video , I never tried any of those Chanel Les Exclusifs Perfumes to bad there was a price increase but the alternatives you have given gives me a ton of options . This video is going to require a few views 🙂 . Thanks for doing the leg work !! Cheers Brutha 😎

[@caseyplunkett6083]

Please do an alternatives video for the Tom Ford Private Blends.

[@mrrob4590]

I own Chanel Sycamore but it is not something I reach out for regularly. I also have several decants that I’m using up so my bottle stays intact for as long as possible. I own several from the regular range and I enjoy them. I’m interested in Coramandel and I read it often is compared to Xerjoff Richwood which I have a large decant of and I think it’s great. Perhaps you’ll be able to do a comparison of the two. Have a great evening

[@ilkyszn]

Guerlain prices for Lart et la matiere collection also increased drastically ($40 for 100ml I think)

[@SPACEDOUT19]

Kinda weird, here in Europe the prices are the same, nothing changed here as far as i can see

[@LiaAndrews]

Not yet...

[@GabrielGarcia-ip2hs]

I can agree with the quality, and prices blah blah, but GREAT alternatives,! Thanks Sebastian.

[@loganperry6407]

They were already too expensive, and in my opinion there are much better alternatives. I’ll take Xerjoff and mancera any day.

[@adelam8670]

The bleu de Chanels also went up in price. On the chanel website, a month ago it would be 195$ for a 5oz bottle, and now it’s 200$.

[@aromafromheaven]

Remarkable video..you’re always the first to bring these news to us it’s so great of you brother!my favourite from this collection is Cuir de russie and I feel the pure parfum version of that is just as expensive as Roja Great Britain whiches on a totally different level that’s why chanel is a NONO to me.fantabulous video

[@Kapiteinramsamsam]

So today I was watching your video you did about 8months ago about Chanel private line because I want to try some of the fragrances and you said indeed it will be a price increase in de Chanel Les Exclusive!.I’m intrested in Le Lion And Coromandel.so is it still worth to buy??after seeing your review today I’m doubting a little but want to try the entire line and if I still love one of those still buying….. Thanks for the alternative;great job😊

[@tipsy9947]

Chanel's Exclusifs are wonderful, but people saying they absolutely have to go along with a pay hike no matter what the price because they insist "Chanel is the best." There are thousands and thousands of other fragrances available, and some (in fact many) are made with ingredients as fine as Chanel's and by perfumers as talented as Chanel's. But many people are buying Chanel for the brand name as much as (and in some cases, even more than) the actual perfumes.

[@arthurhill29]

Oh really? I can't afford the ones before these. 😔😁 I'm in trouble now with the misses.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

They are getting up there but not as pricey as Tom Ford yet! :)

[@arthurhill29]

@@ThePerfumeGuy agreed.

[@arthurhill29]

@@ThePerfumeGuy I just saw your post on fb. I am so impressed with your collection of fragrances.

[@mouzaalnuaimi6751]

yes many brand will goes up as everything in world now adays , for me i dont minded as long as we talk about Chanel specially their exclusive line or any other Luxury authentic brands for me it deserve each pennie

[@Austin_2015]

Chanel increased the 75 ML exlusifs by $50 from $200 to $250 in January. I had been considering purchasing Le Lion since it was released. I placed an order from Harrods and planned to purchased Le Lion for $194 near the end of December with this order. By the time I placed my order, it was sold out. In January, I went to Chanel to order and the new price was $250. I did not order. I will not order. Not worth it at all!! I do own many higher priced bottles so affordability is not it.

[@valeriedu4413]

I just purchased Le Lion yesterday and it retails for 185€ here in germany, so I‘m shocked about the price differences worldwide… i even purchased my Coromandel for 185 € 2 years ago and on january i spend 185 € as well for my second bottle. The prices never changed over here.

[@jameslongmore3830]

365 dollars for 75 ml in Australia and around 480 for larger bottle. I checked just before Christmas 🎄 😳

[@qaidikramuddin]

Woah! I got lucky. I bought NO.18 in December.

[@LobisAnthony]

I love Chanel I have le lion and is my favorite les exclusive but know I want misia , 1957 and boy but the price tag really hurts to be honest if at least a 100 ml cost 250 will be fine but know I will need to rethink of purchasing Chanel

[@nikkilillard930]

Any Beige alternatives/dupes? It's on my wishlist. I found out about the price increase a couple weeks ago & I was devastated lol.

[@LouiePHSC]

Encre Noire A'Lextreme is hands down my favorite from the line. Love it so much.

[@maryblais7791]

Please tell me what I may buy that replicates a close scent to Chanel 22. I want a large bottle! Lol. Currently it costs $400. I adore this scent and years ago bought spray in white canister .

[@elisabeth400]

Chanel 5 Eau de Parfum is similar (especially the vintage one).

[@almatoledo1608]

Very appreciated, Sébastien. Have you any ideas for Bel Respiro? I am going to purchase Ambre Sultan when I see it. I understand all materia prima increases but the Chanel is too much. :(((

[@dzingunyte]

I don't have any of Exclusif. Tried coromandel in the past. very nice fragrance. but i'd better buy some niche. not designer.

[@balazs7235]

That $50 raise is outrageous. For what??! I think we will see a price hike in not only fragrances but other things as well. The other day I was going to buy a new luggage for travels for $50, but due to no stock, I had to wait, only to see the price went up to $70 now!! And no it was not on sale as every other luggage they had went up in price too.

[@blackcat6508]

We are heading towards a financial crisis, I fear we will indeed se much more price hikes in the near future. The future doesn't look so rosy.

[@mrrob4590]

I think a lot of corporations are using Covid as an excuse for price increases I guess one thing affects the other down the line but I can’t help but think that Chanel just thinks the wealthy will pay. And maybe the price hike will keep Le lion out of the hands of the regular folk. Lol

[@balazs7235]

@@mrrob4590 It did tempt me to run and get a bottle before the prices go up. So if anything, it will get people to buy them now rather than later.

[@valerieb6838]

Have you tried Salvatore Ferragamo terra rossa ? I find that one is more similar to coromandel !

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

OOh, I'll have to check it out! :)

[@catalinafang]

Molinard's Lavande is my go to bed and chill scent.

[@lmpnw2836]

There’s also a price increase for Jovoy starting February 😞

[@KatGomer]

If anyone is interested in feminine-leaning fougères like Boy Chanel, try: Esquel Xerjoff Issara Dusita Bracken Woman Amouage Lavande Molinard

[@ilovesunsets]

I got a sample of Molecule 03 and it's great, I just don't know when and where I would wear it 😅 Maybe on a summer night?

[@debusen81]

I’m really curious to know how much it costs them to produce these. Are these prices pulled completely out of thin air?

[@janisezack1610]

A $50.00 price increase is also on the 75 ml of Coramindel. I knew I should have purchased another bottle last year.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

The $50 is for sure on the 200mL I wasn't uncertain on the price increase for the 75mL bottle but there is an increase for sure! :(

[@allenlinares8758]

The best coromandel alternative is tiger by her side.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I haven't smelled it.

[@angiematney3826]

@@ThePerfumeGuy Yes, $50 on the 75ml ones as well. A full 25% increase.

[@reasonableselectivefragran5047]

Chanel isn’t only raising the price level but also restricting distribution of their regular men’s fragrances selling everywhere. The reputed stores other than their website are carrying it. One moment I see some are available , the other moments I find it unavailable or out of stock, especially their classic men’s fragrances. Not sure about it though. This is surprising and frustrating. Wish to get some fragrances as backups

[@LightOfJoy1]

They are restricting their distribution as well? Fully embracing that "exclusive" marketing model, aren't they? Perhaps they are shifting their distribution efforts elsewhere like others. No worries, there are plenty other fragrance houses who want our income.

[@perrynelson777]

I don't see Chanel Les Exclusifs online at Neiman Marcus, Saks, or Nordstrom. Do they not sell them anymore? I seen them in stores a few weeks ago.

[@biggboi1967]

Damn!! I can see the price increase due to all this supply chain and supply and demand, but $50 price increase is crazy. Luckily I’m not a big fan of Chanel’s.

[@reaabfadel8472]

I personally will never pay so much for a designer fragrance whoever it may be.

[@ilovesunsets]

Knowing how Chanel sold a 900$ advent calendar with mostly STICKERS inside, this isn't so surprising. All of these privè collections are for people who don't know where to spend their money, for the rest of us it's really crazy to buy a perfume that costs as much as a vacation

[@ryanhuerta1024]

Lavande 44 is a superior Sartorial to me as well. I really want Le Lion.

[@LivingFreeLee817]

I noticed that there are a number of perfume brands that are pulling out of the North American market or are drastically raising their prices... It makes me wonder what the underlying factor is. 🤔

[@perstare5065]

You all might want to wait until Bloomingdale’s or Saks has a sale of 15% on fragrance in which case that $400 will be $340.

[@aquababy5]

Chanel is often excluded from coupons

[@perstare5065]

@@aquababy5 When Saks offered the 15% beauty discount this past November, it was for ALL fragrances for ALL brands in the store. I regret now not picking up Coromandel.

[@almatoledo1608]

To fellow parfum lovers... any ideas for an alternative to Beige or Bel Respiro?

[@kathleenm5026]

I am a fan of Chanel makeup and their fragrance but the price hike is ridiculous. I stopped buying their handbags because of the hike in the prices and I think I am done with their fragrnces too.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Disappointed!!

[@hungrybowl625]

What's the alternative for Chanel 1957?

[@Schielegonose]

Should’ve renamed the collection as “more expensif” altogether

[@syrah96]

any thoughts regarding Cuir de Russie or Bois des Iles ? ? ? thanks

[@LiaAndrews]

Unfortunately I don’t think there are replacements for those 😒

[@rouquindunord8420]

Bois des Iles EDP is close to N°5 EDP and Samsara.

[@syrah96]

@@rouquindunord8420 thank you

[@syrah96]

@@LiaAndrews probably not😪

[@annastasiabeverhaus]

My favorite is Beige but I can’t bring myself to buy a bottle. Do you know of an alternative?

[@adoremilan2473]

I’m so happy that you said this because I saw coromandel at 200 now it’s 250 lol ughh why!!! 😅😅😅

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Bummer! :(

[@alia-ps6xz]

Have you any close alternative for cuir de russie?

[@OksanaItkes]

The only one I like is Coromandel but a great choice which is in the same mood but not a dupe is

[@OksanaItkes]

is Kropp Och Själ by Pana Dora

[@MsAzza94]

Hello Sebastian! Thank you for being there in fragrance world. I would very much appreciate it if you talk about the house of "Sylvaine Delacourte". Love all the way from Saudi 🇸🇦❤️.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Thank you. Hopefully soon! :)

[@autumn5725]

Does anyone have recommended alternatives for 1957? I didn’t really like The Body Shop and TF T.T The price at my country is around 240 since 2019 and I’ve been looking for an alternative since

[@dajuice7030]

Price hike sucks but wasn’t a huge fan of the anyways. As for a new fragrance I could see them release a Bleu de Channel cologne flanker for summer.

[@Spiralnebel_GB]

👍😃 Lavande44 was a great suggestion. I got my 8,8ml sample and felt instant in love ❤️ Aldehydic clean lavender scent. Yummi 🤤 Thanks

[@terrysmiles8599]

Very Nice Sabastian!

[@zyl721]

I personally think that Chanel would not be launching any Men fragrance soon until Dior’s Francis Kurkdjian comes out with new men fragrance first.

[@Roozy_Persepolis]

Ambre Russe is another great Amber as an alternative

[@petercorcoran5372]

Chanel does have a main line Mens fragrance coming this year

[@marshacummins2727]

Always wanted to try beige and 1957 ...hi ho hi ho off to work I go ...

[@Mr_Busted]

No Chanel, No Gucci, No Band no 9, No Le Labo. not for me. All I wear is Nishane

[@sarawilliams5464]

Thank you for these 'Alternatives' videos...I know I have said it before but I will say it again - You should not have to levy your car or house to smell nice! LOL! Some of us love fragrance but we have to work within a budget...Now, when something becomes your most beloved signature scent and they raise and raise the price on it - It really hurts! Chanel is not MY house of choice but it is my Grandmother's..I might have to fight someone if my granny can't continue to wear her favorite perfume! LOL!

[@Mandalapray]

Le lion is surprisingly similar to the eyes of the tiger by Gucci

[@oldenglishsheepdogfun5960]

Any alternative for beige amd gardenia ?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Haven't found any but will sure to report if I do! :)

[@dorsia4167]

Funny how now the 200ml LV fragrances look like a bargain

[@tim_koch14]

Is there an alternative to Bois des Iles for women?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Hmm. Maybe a part two of this video is due! :)

[@terrysmiles8599]

I have noticed Price has nothing to do with Quality at all....You can buy a 500 dollar fragrance and it can be weak and smell like shit!!!...People need to hold these Companys Accountable for what they put out for us to put on are skin! I mean the 500 dollar fragrance i was referring too was Aventjus!

[@georgetito4820]

When capitalists and wall street types take over perfume houses - Reduce concentration + increase price = 💰