Inspired by the pure air and energy of the Basque coast, PARIS-BIARRITZ captures the spirit and freedom of this founding city.

Vibrant and delicately fruity, Sicilian mandarin highlights the sparkling radiance of a lily-of-the-valley accord in this bracing fragrance like a splash of sea spray.

Illustration inspired by the olfactive notes

1915. Gabrielle Chanel was taken with the sporty yet fashionable atmosphere of Biarritz. She made it the location of her first couture house that caught the attention of an international clientele.

The CHANEL Boutique in Biarritz, 1931 Photo Seeberger. © Bibliothèque Nationale de France

Inspired by the exotic and enchanting city of contrasts, PARIS-VENISE interprets the captivating draw of this legendary place that marks the boundary between East and West.

A composition of shadow and light, between freshness and sensuality, in which essence of neroli illuminates the warm tones of an oriental accord with an ambery touch of vanilla and tonka note.

Illustration inspired by the olfactive notes

1920. Gabrielle Chanel fell under the spell of Venice and its treasures of Byzantine and Baroque art, which became a major source of inspiration for her style.

Gabrielle Chanel on Roussy Sert's yacht in Venice Photo V.H. Grandpierre. © All Right Reserved / Courtesy of Vogue Paris