Sycamore vs. Sycomore

Sycamore: launched in 1930. Inspired by the sycamore tree and Coco Chanel's dream of the perfect woody perfume, a dry, balsamic scent without all of the feminine trappings of the other perfumes of the day.

So what did it smell like?

• Top notes: violet
• Middle notes: balsam
• Base notes: tobacco

Presented in a tall clear glass rectangular bottle with sloping shoulders. Packaged in a wooden box which heralded the perfume's name.

Originally retailed for $45 in 1930 as seen in this 1930 ad for B. Altman & Co.

Discontinued, date unknown.


Sycomore. A rich-wood fragrance with a noble character -- like the Sycomore tree that inspired it -- created by Chanel Master Perfumer Jacques Polge in 2008. At the heart of the scent: Vetiver, with an elegant Sandalwood note and dashes of Cypress, Juniper and Pink Pepper, for an earthy, warm and enveloping, yet subtle presence.

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Real Chanel No. 19 vs. Fake Chanel No. 19

Here is a fake Chanel No. 19 bottle (photo originally posted on basenotes).. this bottle was never use by Chanel, you can also see that the label is fake as well.

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FAKE CHANEL ALERT!!

Fake Chanel on ebay --- http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHANEL-No-5-Vintage-Parfum-1-oz-30-ml-Pure-Perfume-Classic-Original-Formula-/181160190348?pt=fragrance&hash=item2a2dfd218c

Another fake on ebay - ---- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-CHANEL-NO-5-Pure-Perfume-Extrait-1-4-oz-7-ml-Full-In-Box-/310570791968?pt=fragrance&hash=item484f763420

Bois Noir c1987

Bois Noir: created in 1987 by Jacques Polge. However, it was only sold at the Chanel boutiques in France and was sold in two sizes, 4.2 oz and 8.4 oz. The bottle was clear glass, rectangular shaped and had a black stained wooden cap (not plastic).

Examples of Negative Feedback for Fake Perfumes

Here are some examples of negative feedback for Chanel perfumes on ebay.

I copied and pasted these feedbacks directly from ebay and Toolhaus.org.

	!!! WARNING ! ! ! COUNTERFEIT ASPECTS--SCENT, BOTTLE, PACKAGING	m80hall ( 124)	Mar-29-13 07:31
	Reply by xguardian123 (Mar-29-13 14:10): We never sell anything other than genuine brand items. A+ reviews please read.
	Chanel Coco Mademoiselle 3.4oz Women's Eau de Parfum (#121075350254)

	Because it's a Chanel, I had hoped it was made in France. Next time, specify.	Buyer: Member idtess2377 ( Feedback Score Of259)	Nov-09-06 06:54
	Reply by gifts-unlimited (Nov-10-06 18:50): Buyer assumed where it was made, I did not lie. All my Chanels are made in USA.
	-- (#290039355980)

	Thx	perfumestash ( 156)	May-04-13 12:35
	Follow-up by perfumestash (May-05-13 11:37): This Item has Alien Particals Floating and does NOT smell like Chance. FAKE.
	1Chanel Chance3.4oz Perfume for Woman (#261205802161)

	shippin A++/ not same item as in description, was fake not to sellers knowledge	Buyer: deevicx201 ( 116)	Jan-02-13 08:36
	BRAND NEW & SEALED Chanel No. 5 3.4oz Women's Eau de Parfum BEST PRICE ON EBAY (#170961974634)

Une Fleur de Chanel c1998

Une Fleur de Chanel: created in 1998 by Jacques Polge. Originally released as a limited edition to coincide with the Chelsea Flower Show.

FAKE CHANEL PERFUME ALERT! - Essence of No. 5 Chanel - Rollerball

Every now and then I see products called "Essence of No. 5 Chanel", a roll on perfume oil.

The truth is, that this product is fake...because Chanel never made any products called "Essence of No.5 Chanel", the company also never made a roll-on perfume oil.

Bois des Iles c1926

Bois des Iles: launched in 1926, in US in 1929. Created by Ernest Beaux,who was assisted by Constantin Mikhailovich “Kot” Weriguine.

Gardenia de Chanel c1925

Gardenia: Gardenia is gorgeous floral bouquet and an admirable example of talent of the great perfume creator Ernest Beaux. Beaux created this exquisite perfume in 1925. Gardenia was available as parfum extrait, eau de Gardenia (eau de toilette) and eau de cologne. Chanel released face powder scented with the Gardenia essence around 1930.

Ivoire de Chanel c1932

Ivoire de Chanel was launched in 1932.

Glamour de Chanel c1933

Glamour de Chanel: created in 1933 by Ernest Beaux, the perfume was discontinued around 1949.

Cuir de Russie by Chanel c1924

Cuir de Russie: originally created in 1924 by Ernest Beaux, who was assisted by Constantin Mikhailovich “Kot” Weriguine. Probably introduced in America around 1936. Named Russia Leather for the American market. It was available in parfum extrait and eau de cologne. Discontinued in the mid 1970s.

Chanel No. 5 by Chanel c1921

Chanel No. 5: Created for Christmas, 1921, and presented as a limited edition of only 100 flacons as a gift to Chanel's best customers. It was released for public for sale in the middle part of the year in 1922. Ernest Beaux composed this exquisite perfume using the newly invented aldehydes.