Egoiste Chanel for men

One of the best I've had. Love especialy the drydown and the rose note. This fragrance is one of a kind. It is not for everybody............

Jacques Polge created a MASTERPIECE.

This is warm and inviting. It is a scent that grows on a person after wearing it a few times. It was not love at first sniff. I have to appreciate this and mature as a human being before I could appreciate its worth.

This is an ideal winter scent. One word I think of is COSY.

REVIEW OF DARRSHAN

the most potent fragrance from the house of great CHANEL , i almost love all chanel scents but this is really very nice one.. best for winters but also good in the evenings of any season , a little sweet woody with cinanmom rose wood and creamy with a very good longevity and becomes smooth as hours pass by , all in all a must buy ,

i have no words to describe this masterpiece,it's a miracle in a bottle.i understand that sounds common to say good things for this perfume but all is true.a magnificent blend for real men with good taste.10/10.

I have no words for this works on my skin and lasts a long time

This was the one i used in the 90 s (after shave from my old man) untill i got a full bottle from him for my birthday back then.

nowadays i used the EDT. I think this is a timeless masterpiece in the woodsy aromatics.

the smell never bores me and the longtivety is crazy on my skin.at least 12 hours and on my t shirt its 24+

Before i washed it could still smell the aroma :-)

Overall 4,5/5

Egoiste is the best spicy "unisex" fragrance from the '90s, BUT it's timeless (classic and modern), there's nothing old or grandfather odor, just a unique, soft and strong, warm, fresh, sweet oriental smell like euphoria. No words for such amazing perfume
10000000/10

Gorgeous!!! One of my favourites!
Envy is similar, but Egoiste is the original ...
But Egoiste Platinium is really ugli, Chanel must not use the same name!!!!!!!!!

Words that spring to mind when I think of Egoiste: Autumnal, Breathtaking, Masterpiece... It is not dated to my nose, in fact I find it more relevant today than it has ever been. Highly complex, the scent is ever changing on the skin, and in Autumnal weather it works best and somehow blends with the scent of nature, leaves etc. Egoiste is a masterful blend of rosewood and sandalwood, florals (rose) and spices, both festive (cinnamon) and oriental (coriander). I would say one has to take time with this fragrance as it took me several wearings to even scratch the surface of this beautiful piece of art. Like an autumn day it can be melancholy in one respect yet bright and magnificent in the other. If it were a piece of music it would be ADAGIO FOR STRINGS. Hypnotic, moving and perfect. A fine creation by Jacques Polge.

A masterpiece 5/5

@Smyle12

why would anyone who loves Egoiste prefer it without the notes which make it what it is,I mean sandalwood and rose?Just doesnt make sense.the two scents are to my nose very distinct as to make me tell them apart.I clearly must be old enough not to see Egoiste as dated and wonder where that comes from but to each his nose and taste

Prefer your Egoiste without sandalwood, and with juicy apple as opposed to dusky rose? Buy Baldessarini Ambre, it's half the price, doesn't smell nearly as dated, and you aren't paying for a meaningless name. Guys, Chanel is about... women! It always has been, and it always will be. You can keep wasting your money on more Chanel male mediocrity if you'd like of course, I surely won't stop you, but before you do, consider spending half of the $80 + pricetag of this rather synthetic, insipid, and dare I say, cheap-smelling fragrance on Baldessarini Ambre instead. Compare the notes. They're right here on fragrantica, then compare the scents. You can keep your money, and I'll take my balloons once you've gone and done as asked. Thanks.

Oh, you like cinnamon, do you? Well, there's gobs of it in Baldessarini Ambre! I'm wearing it right now, but if Boss listed cinnamon as a note, then even on paper, Ambre would be an all to blatant facsimile of Chanel's "finest male fragrance".

I'm going to sniff this guy out again, because maybe the version I smelled was spoiled or a knock-off or something. People will hype ANYTHING by Chanel (I swear the house could bottle goat-piss and people would claim it was so to die for) due to brand recognition alone, but I swear it smelled SO MUCH like Baldessarini Ambre. I will update further...

This EDT is timeless and classic but not boring. It makes you a better man to wear it. You have to be nice and confident to smell this good. Sometimes I smell someone so wonderful I just want to bang them then and there. Then I realize that I am smelling myself. And though I can't bang myself I can make love to me. Because I am worth it. My favorite of all the Chanel scents right now. Allure and Anteus are up there too. Bleu de Chanel is way too strong for me. I'm not man enough or something like that to wear it.

One word. Timeless, love it!

agreement with Neyzen @love/hate thing
this is not a blind buy at all
i went with 100% conviction to buy this frag, applied it on wrist as a test and let it dry for a while
what i felt was as if i was 70 year old brat wearing a standard frag. i din't expect such kind of frag so in my perception, chanel's repute in my eyes has degraded alot. well no offense but i ve not been able to bring myself to like it. for me, its just so so
my recommendation on it is to go for a "try b4 a buy"

Them ladies and Brad Pitt can have no. 5, you can have your Allure or Bleu de Chanel, but Egoiste is MINE!

So the more you hate it, the more I love it!

I want it to be mine and only mine...

That's how Egoiste I am.

-Mr Egoiste-

I hate this perfume.. In my 30+ collection from all genres, this is the only one I would never use!

I know.. everything abut this scent is of the highest quality. Forget the ratings, this has enormous projection and longevity, one of the strongest.. Yet it is not offensive. No sentetic feeling. So smooth and natural. Name, brand, uniqueness, versitality.. everything is right for a classic.

Except one thing: the scent!
At least for the first hour, it is horrible!
Who in his right mind would like to smell exactly like a cherries syrup? Take some sour cherries, add some wine and boil them in a wooden container.. That's what it smells like!

This is a love-hate fragrance for sure, and it is more possible that you will hate it. Never think of blind-buying this one!

I would suggest Xeryus Rouge over this one..
It is similiar but much better!

Longevity: 10/10
Projection: 10/10
Versatility: 10/10
Scent: 2/10

Well done fragrance. The opening is very strong and might push you away so be careful, but the dry down is where is at. Fresh scent, a little spicy a little powdery and stays on for long. Projection is great. Good for any occasion. Elegant, mature scent. Try it.

Wonderful, once to have it always.

The words that defines this new age is bad taste. In everything . The masses entered in the market and forced a new sales strategy in all markets, perfumes is just one.
Music, dance, consumer products, anything is made to serve this new consumer that knows nothing and , consequently , consumes anything new with a good marketing.
Egoiste is the very opposite to this new days of ultra sweet, gourmand, or any new word that you want to give to those masses perfumes .
It has a soul that you will see in the first use of it. I will not tell about the smell, because several people described it here. I will tell you that if you have a "classic" taste for perfumes, this is THE ONE.
Some people say that it is feminine in some way, but I disagree, it is simply elegant, classic. But remember : elegance needs elegant clothes.
I think you could use it in your work, but definitely not with a t-shirt.
It has not the aggressiveness of Kouros, but it causes a vigorous impression in any one that smells it.
It is elegant , a counterpoint to an aggressive Kouros .
Both classic.

Egoiste has the wow factor. It's one of those fragrances that when you smell it you'll never forget it. I wouldn't say it's completely masculine, because I have had a few women guess what I was wearing and told me that they wore this at one point or time. A strong a powerful fragrance that demands confidence when wearing it. 10 out of 10.

Sour woods in the opening, with coriander strengthening the scent. The drydown is very nice. Amazing fragrance for sandalwood lovers. A timeless classic. Longevity is great.

Egoiste was the top of the mountain for the mens perfume evolution. The trend in the 1980s was pointing towards the ultimate rose/floral. This was it! Farhenheit, Jazz, Actuer, and a few others almost hit it. Leave it to Chanel to pull it off effortlessly.

Its a dark bold "dandy type" masterpiece that has a reputation. Gay, libertine, player and my favorite, romantic. I can never begin to fathom its complexity, as there are so many other notes missing. Sandalwood is prominent. Rich red rose and jasmine are not afraid to be obvious here.

The early 1990s ushered in the rose proudly for men-Boucheron, Guerlain Heritage and Minotaure. They were refined beyond definition, yet Egoiste was at the top of the heap. It is somewhat brooding and mysterious, while at the same sensitive and beautiful.

In its time, it was a huge success. Its now vanished from the market, with vintages going for $$$s. If you had the honor of wearing it, you are very lucky. Who would think that 20 years later the industry would be moving towards generic body sprays?

Chanel is always a classic--hands down! It is a very elegant cologne that opens up with a heavy wood aspect. Some people describe the opening as spicy, but I would describe it more as woodsy.

i love this sets on my skin and don't need much of it love the woody spiced feel to it

I love it. But it wasn't love from the first sniff...

On my skin, I feel mainly rose, wood, tobacco, cinnamon, vanilla and maybe some leather. At first, when I smelled Egoiste for the very first time, I thought: awful, heavy and stinky. But its beauty has beaten me, sooner than I thought!

This perfume is timeless. A lot of people compare it with Platinum Egoiste(not so long ago I also have been comparing them), but I think it's senseless. They're totally different. But both very good.

To me, it's definitely a winter fragrance. Or a whole-year one, when you put on yourself while wearing a suit. Yes, it's elegant in my opinion.

It's a long lasting beast, 3-4 sprays are enough. And you smell about 8 - 10 (like I do).

I heard it also was reformulated, but I don't know the pre-reformulated version.

Fresh but sweet. To me it's not enough unique and a little too feminine (I think because of the rose note), so I imagine to wear this also by a woman.

It's a very vibrant scent, somehow crisp, almost too sparky and bubbly for a man. But when a man would wear this I imagine that his girl would wear Guerlain Champs Elysees. By both fragrances I imagine a pearl white color with silver accents.

beautiful beautiful beautiful. a statement scent, a mix of gorgeous woods, rose pot pourri/liquor and beautiful aromatics/spices over a creamy sandalwood base. easily in my top 3 male marketed scents. it's bold but refined and has a lot of character, great work mr polge:)
4+ stars.

Spicy sandalwood. Delicious.
Dries down to a balanced sandalwood which is actually heavier than the Bois des Iles drydown.
Suitable for mature men and for colder months, this will not disappoint anyone.
I prefer Bois des Iles to Egoiste because it smells more creamy in the base.
So if you like Egoiste, the next step to try is Bois des Iles.

One of the best fragrances ever made. I consider myself as a rather girly girl, yet this is one of my signature fragrances to wear for the office. Spices and woods are mouth watering. I prefer Egoiste to Bois des Iles, which is too tame to my view.

Egoïste remains one of my all time favorites. It stands alone. I remember being blown away by this when I tried it at Jordan Marsh in Boston the year it came out. Just bought a new bottle in Paris. It's genius. What I don't understand is why Platinum was ever marketed as an Egoïste flanker. It's so shrill, loud, and childish compared to the sophistication and poise of the original Egoïste.

A true masterpiece of a fragrance. Complex on so many levels. You will undoubtly smell a different note each time wearing for first few times. Was a complete fork in the road when released as it was totally different than what else was considered "popular" at the time. Still smells great after all these years!

i love this had a tested of it a few years ago shame its so hard to get for some reason love the spiced leather thing with this

woooww ! very sexy fragrance ! I love to smell that kind of sents on a man

I suspect Jacques Polge is the best nose in the business, which means I love Chanel, and which meant I needed a bottle of Egoiste.

This is one of those fragrances that you probably have to own to fully appreciate. It has complexity throughout it's stages that are difficult to quantify without multiple experiences. The few times I had tried it on-skin or on-card in-store I was rather unimpressed, but knowing Mssr. Polge carefully crafted it, I knew I should just have faith and continue to flesh out my scent wardrobe by including it. I am not disappointed.

Upon first application it's simplistic, fresh & clean, perhaps a bit too floral, but given a brief dry-down it begins to tell it's intricate story. As the rose fades, the warm spices and rich woods emerge, dancing off each other; each gracefully taking the lead as the skin warms and provokes this genius concoction. The finish is very sophisticated, with a clean powdery layer that leaves one seeming rather masculinely UNscented and more just fresh & clean again.

This is likely a scent that will work for men who don't really care to wear colognes. It's understated, mature, masculine and fresh.

What makes a great scent is the evolution of the scent experience, this captivates the wearer; intriguing them as they detect the different notes taking the foreground throughout the period of longevity. A great designer like Jacques Polge is a master of this art. Polge's ability to design an ever evolving, complex, and yet cohesive symphony of scent in a wide variety of successful executions is a masterful, and perhaps unrivaled, accomplishment.

I still have a couple more of Polge's creations for Chanel to add to my repertoire; I can't wait for Bleu, Blanche and Platinum. I'm also curious how he evolved Pour Homme, as the vintage original version is my favorite cologne.

EGOISTE!

Mmmm--Welcoming vanilla, blended with sensual sandalwood, into a smooth blend of rosewood, amber and dry cinnamon.
Dark, warm, masculine masterpiece.

Picture this. A suburban fella, well groomed, a pair of black Boss dress shoes, plaid shirt, covered by a slim fit v-neck, collar tucked in, crisp well made jeans, suit coat..maybe a pair of cuff links. He is meeting some friends for happy hour and guess what his fragrance of choice is...that's right Egoiste.

I used to think the base-noters were a bit stuck up. Now I can see why they sort of laugh at Ediition Blanche while praising this. This along with Pour Monsieur Concetree has given me a love for Chanel I didn't know existed. I found the Allures nice but nothing work really owning as much anymore. My taste has evolved over the last few years and these fragrances (tiffany, carven, egoiste, pour monsieur, habit rogue...) are starting to take center stage.

6 months ago I hated sandlewood, now I have found myself sniffing and sniffing and becoming enamored with the note. Egoist exudes maturity and confidence. Spicy, creamy sandlewood, soapy-floral rose blended wonderfully with hints of vanilla and leather. My gosh this is wonderful. Forget the niche stuff. I need Chanel ;o)

My favourite Chanel. Where Cristalle and No 19 somehow are situation-specific, I find Egoiste easy, warm, and sexily informal. That plummy rosewood pairs perfectly with denim and wool and rumpled cotton...it's a fragrance that makes casual luxurious.

It's a mystery to me why Chanel doesn't revive this fragrance in North America by marketing it as a unisex. If you can forget the inept name and that OTT advertising campaign from 80s/90s, and just concentrate on the fragrance, it strikes me as the sort of thing that would appeal to those who favour casual elegance and are tired of anonymous colognes.

Chanel Egoiste Ahh, what can I say about this? Think of Vintage christmas in a bottle. This is such a nice and Cinnamon filled fragrance that most people who I believe truly enjoy the art of fragrances could and would love. This is a gourmand all the way with a rose and Sandalwood sprinkle in there. Now I have some of the more modern Egoiste and a bottle of the Vintage Egoiste and the difference is that one ( the Vintage) is even more Cinnamony than the other. LOl

Too close to a gourmand for me. I'm kind of surprised to see all the rave reviews about this one. Personally I don't smell anything similar to bois des iles here. Samsara ( edt, not edp) is the only other scent that reminds me at all of bois des iles.

I went a-sniffing fragrances one day with my wife and this was one of the surprise discoveries. My first thought was antique wood, like poking my nose into the works of my 100 year old grandfather clock.

I sprayed some on my wrist and all that day I was trying to pin down the source of the bitter note, when Turin's guide helpfully told me: thyme and herbes de Provence.

I can wear Egoiste; it's very presentable.

I also like Antaeus and Pour Monsieur, so me and the Chanels are sympatico, I guess!

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I wore Egoiste today; I like it... but I like Antaeus and Pour Homme better.

Wore Egoiste again: Okay, it's settled. I LOVE this stuff. I sprayed some on my arm at 2:30 PM and it's 12:39 AM now. (Ten hours later.) There is *the* most wonderful leathery basenote left on my arm; I can I smell it from time to time.

How could I have once written that I liked the Platinum flanker more? This is so much nicer!

I have no idea what just happened, I'm 15, and me and Egoiste never clicked together, and don't try to tell I'm still not mature enough to wear it, since I proudly wear Shalimar when I have the craving... It was just to much spice for me, to the point it made me sick, this is one of my dad's favorites and I didn't understand why, one day this was miraculously on on sale, around $60 for 100ml, and my dad went ahead and picked up a bottle, he asked: hey, you want one to? and I didn't accept since I knew I wouldn't wear it. A couple of months pass by and I move from Panama (hot, tropical year round) to Costa Rica( much fresher, cold at nights, at least where I'm living) and I tell my dad, hey remember Egoiste? let me take a look at it, and man I sprayed in on my skin and now I regret so much I didn't accept the bottle, smells so special and sophisticated, lovely and not overly heavy like I remembered, I think it's the weather, maybe my tastes changed, but I think I'm finding love for Egoiste like I did for all my favorites, I will need to borrow this from my dad from time to time, real winner juice

On paper, it was a lovely blend of rose, cinnamon, sandalwood, and something else I honestly could not place my finger on. But alas, as I eagerly applied a couple sprays to my chest, something horrible happened.

The rose was still there, oh yes. But the other lovely notes were gone, replaced by a miasma that smelled of urine soaked cigarette ash. In an instant, the wicked vagaries of skin chemistry had transported me from the safety of my own room to a hell reminiscent of the men's room of the worst dive bar in town, the night the urinals all got clogged with cigarette butts, and some heartbroken fool dropped a bouquet of wilting roses on the floor before trudging off god knows where.

I bolted quickly to the shower to scrub the evil off. And it was not easy. It seems one of the Murphy's Laws of fragrance is that your skin loves to hold onto the scents you hate the most, while devouring the ones you love too soon, every time. There was much scrubbing and regret. But I survived. And learned. Blind buying has its risks!

Summary: Egoiste is a rich, beautiful fragrance, if it works with your skin. I really wish it worked for me, but alas it did not. It did turn out to work well on my brother in law, but he didn't like the rose scent, so in the end, and thank god Chanel generously gives refunds for returns when one purchases direct.

I've never smelled this scent, but it brings a smile to my face just thinking about the television advert. A model throwing open window shudders screaming "Egoiste! Egoiste!" Brings me to tears laughing every time. Thank you, Chanel.

I recently obtained a sample of the original version. However, I no longer have my sample of the new version so I can't compare directly. The original begins strong and creamy; it's quite nice, but not for those who seek very good note separation. I didn't apply more than one spray because it seemed so strong. After an hour or so I could barely smell anything. At that point it was a mild creamy scent with a hint of good quality sandalwood. In some ways it reminds me of some current niche unisex scents, in terms of how they are constructed. I certainly intend to wear it at least one more time, but my guess is that I won't think the drydown is worth the current cost of vintage Egoiste. I think you could get a similar effect by layering Royal Secret for Men with a creamy/spicy "women''s" scent (or even of vintage Jacomo de Jacomo, if you don't mind waiting for the drydown), in case you want to try and do a cheapo version of it yourself.

UPDATE: I got some on cloth and noticed that hours later. The cloth smells like a toned down Loukhoum by Keiko Mecheri, with some nice wood notes added. I'm surprised it didn't hold up nearly as well on skin.

This is my original review, from October, 2011:

I found this to be loud, sharp, poorly balanced, and “synthetic.” I suspect it was reformulated and that my sample was from a non-original formulation bottle. If you want to stand out, by all means sample this one, but if you want a balanced, natural smelling fragrance, this one may disappoint you. If you want a nicely balanced (but with some edge), “masculine,” rose fragrance, I suggest taking the money that you would have spent on Egoiste and instead try to buy a bottle of Made in France Ungaro III (the sticker on the bottom of the bottle should say Made in France). I like the idea of Egoiste, but it would need to be blended better and have a nicer sandalwood note for me to be interested in it.

After 30 minutes, it smells a lot (75%) like the drydown of spicebomb. When I did a side by side comparison, I could clearly smell the difference (SB is a lot sweeter and waxy whereas Egoiste smells elegant, warm, and more mature) but, according to some of my close friends, Egoiste's scent trail smelled identical to SB's scent trail.

Since spicebomb is my signature fragrance, I can't see myself buying this (even though I think it is a beautiful scent). There are, however, occasions where I feel uncomfortable wearing spicebomb i.e. at a more formal event, and so maybe it would be beneficial to invest in Egoiste...

Regardless, you owe it to yourself to smell this gem of a fragrance - it's a shame it isn't as readily available as Platinum Egoiste (this is a lot nicer than PE)

Sexy masculine smell!

my boyfriend wore this cologne and I must say that this scent was one of the orginal reasons I was attracted to him. The sillage is heavy and can be smelled from far away, but it not not too much because it only draws you in. I liked the fragrance because it was masculine but still somewhat sweet and mysterious and didn't overpower him. Everytime i smelled it, I simply wanted more. I must say, however, when smelling it on a test strip in Macy's, the scent was much less attractive. It is very obvious that this particular fragrance reacted very well on his skin.

Ladies, if you're looking for a substitute for the discontinued Gucci Eau de Parfum, this is one to try. Egoiste has less fruit and more spice, but the rose here takes on a fruity quality that mimics the fruity heliotrope of Gucci Eau de Parfum, and doesn't smell all that masculine on my skin. Picture Gucci Eau de Parfum's fruity, spicy nuttiness layered with Chanel Coco Noir (rose and sandalwood) and a good dose of cinnamon, and you're pretty close to what this smells like. So glad I found this! Can't wait to buy myself a full bottle to use for work (lightly) or for date nights (a bit heavier).

And guys, don't let this turn you off - on men it probably comes out very masculine. I know I'd be VERY attracted to a guy that smelled like this!

Egoiste is a charismatic character with criminal-like qualities: it’s loud but tender, inviting but aggressive and deadly attractive. His magnetism mostly lies in the fact that he knows he has it and enjoys every minute of it. Think of Rhett Buthler portrayed by Clark Gable or James Bond played by Son Connery. Egoiste radiates the old school masculinity and is not easy to handle (especially for the younger audience), but on a right person with the right charisma… irresistible.

Jacques Polge's favorite!

trickykid300 you can get it all day long on chanel's site.. That is the only place I buy this level of cologne.. Gauranteed fresh, authentic juice.. Plus they give a couple free samples..

Why is this so damn hard to find? All I can ever find is platinum

i like it, my wife, however, finds it offensive...

When I really want aa great fragrance I often wrestle with Egoiste and Green Irish Tweed..
Tonight I am going with Egoiste..


Not a bad problem to have...

Man this is top notch juice. (period) .

I'm a woody woman and I love wearing Egoiste at work (along with other few fragrances in my collection). I used to wear Armani code for women and Chergui but find them too sweet to wear regularly. Egoiste, instead, is just crisp, fresh, yet still warm and bold enough to match up with my look; A shirt/turtleneck sweater with black suit & pants, black leather ankle boots (with 3.5' heels ;)) and black-frame glasses.

Seeing a lot of people here comparing Egoiste to Bois de Iles. For me I prefer BDI cuz of that surreal mood it creates, but I wear Egoiste more often cuz it is cheaper and lasts all day.

Possibly THE best scent for men I have ever come across. It's just so lovely.

Review of Darrshan

I have all chanel perfumes and this stands out for its beautiful dry down and the cinnamon and rose and vanilla I just love to wear in winters now it's really beautiful though it's a men's perfume even some female can carry it try

A challenge to wear at first, but oh so rewarding. Pure sex. A piece of art. Nothing can compete with this masterpiece.

A nice woody perfume but not as woody as Gucce Pour Homme I. More suitable for men older than 30. The first 5-10 min when you wear this perfume, it would realy disturb you. The top note is like a very cheap fake perfume. But after half an hour or so, the middle note starts showing itself. The woody bottom note which last for several hours is lovely. I was looking for Cucci Pour Homme 1 but the lady in the perfume shop recoomebded this and I liked it. Although, it was first introduced in 90s, but it is still like a modern perfume. I don't think that it smells like a conservative, oldish perfume.

Quite possibly my all-time favourite fragrance...I shall probably be buried wearing this! :)

Tried this today on my skin, and I've got nothing but wonderful things to say about this perfume!

First spray, pretty strong, sweet and spicy, syrupy, but at the same time, familiar... Strangely familiar... Ohhh, that's it! This smells like CHRISTMAS!

To me, this one is Christmas in a bottle. Well, with the time passing by, the first spray blast calms down and melts into a beautiful scent.

The cinnamon here plays perfectly with the other notes, creating a very sensual, comforting and warm aura. Just like Christmas.

The rose is very evident, but that doesn't make the perfume feminine at all. It's quite masculine, actually, although I can definitely understand that some women love to wear it.

This perfume is charming, cozy, classy, warm, comfy and cuddly.

The longevity is excellent, as well as the sillage. However, it's never too loud, which is a good thing.

It's one of the best masculine perfumes Chanel has ever done. It's not that popular anymore, and it's not very common to smell this on someone nowadays. But, who cares? I would wear it proudly!

Christmas's coming! And so is Egöiste :)

Love it soooo good and classy
Just longevity is strange at first woooow strong powerfully with spreading aura.......and after this buuuu somebody has to lick U to feel it........
Scent is anyway amazing

I'm a woman in my 30's and whenever I wear this, I get so many compliments...It started when I was young and didn't know the difference between men and women's perfume. I just loved it. Then when I got older and realized Homme was a man's colonge, I was embarrassed. Now that I'm even older, I again enjoy it and don't care if it's for the guys!

This smells sooo wonderful on my boyfriend. It is a scent for the more mature person. I love the the woodsy spicy smell...mmmmmmm manly.

Sensual, rich, powerful and my wife's favourite scent. Absolutely no relation to
Platinum egoiste which is far more subtle

I really like Egoiste but I preffer Geo F Trumper's Sandalwood over it (And they are VERY similar) so I no longer wear it...

Longevity - 8/10
Sillage - 8/10
Scent - 10/10

I forgot to add that Gucci II is trying to be like Egoiste, but not nearly as long lasting and high quality. If you like Gucci II, get Egoiste, as Chanel is clearly the superior perfume design house.

Finally got this juice. Wow...spice. I do believe this stuff is incredible, but not as wearable as Platinum. Woody spicy scent that lasts forever, compared to Platinum which is a fresh scent that has had longevity issues on my skin at least. Still believe Antaeus is Chanel's best scent for men, but Egoiste is clearly worthy of purchase. And fyi this juice is not dated: it is timeless. well done jacques polge, well done.

Reformulated? Yes, it is not as bold as it used to be, enjoyable nonetheless. I have the feeling the reformulation improved the character of the blend, it feels less crass than it used to be, so to speak. Let me put it this way: the preformulated version was so bold I could imagine Disco Joe wearing it on special occasions, namely, going to the disco... Nowadays it feels it is the proper scent to be worn in formal occasions.

It does have strong analogies with Bois des Iles: Egöiste being its men's equivalent, meaning a more restrained character. Bois des Iles, on the other hand, feels femenine not only in the top notes, also in the way it projects as well as its longevity.

Over time, I've deduced that Egoiste is essentially a spicy-sweet oriental, halfway between Balenciaga Pour Homme and Old Spice. The sandalwood, however, gives it a modern" feel, and the spices are so well-proportioned that they're comforting, as I noted before. A weird, cooling, anise-like feel is also achieved without even using anise, showing just how talented Jacques Polge really is. Egoiste probably doesn't smell as good as it used to, but if you're looking for a cozy oriental that will make that special someone want to snuggle up to you on a cold night, this is the one.

Probably Chanel's best masculine, besides Pour Monsieur.

I cannot wait to try this after reading all the killer reviews. I just picked up a bottle of Platinum Egoiste at Macy's yesterday...that juice is unreal. So, I really want to try the original. When you add on Bleu, Antaeus, and Allure, Chanel has to be the best men's design house in the business and Jacque Polge is the Babe Ruth of perfumers. As for availability, Chanel sells this for a very reasonable $80 on its own site. Moron sellers on ebay and elsewhere have it way above that. Chanel is very fair with its prices on its own site. Antaeus is also $80 for a 3.4 oz, while some on ebay are selling it for $150. Gotta love Chanel, the best fashion house in history.

Very mature scent, the combination of notes reminds me strong oliva and fermented roses.

I love this smelt, I've won a bottle of this fragrance when I was at the Kindergarten, it's funny imagine a boy at the elementary school who own a fragrance like this, maybe that's why I love strong fragrances.
This fragrance remembers me my youth, really nice smelt much better than egoiste platinum.

I'm completely enchanted. I only have a miniature bottle I found from a Parisian flea market this summer but I can't wait to get a full bottle. On me Egoiste is a warm rose and cinnamon scent with comfortable woody base and hints of dried fruits (raisins?) and vanilla pipe tobacco. I don't think it's especially strong, but the longevity is good. It invites to wear your favourite sweater and cuddle in front of the fireplace.

I'm actually a little surprised that this is labeled as men's perfume because it's nothing like the usual "manly" perfumes I have smelled. Egoiste is very soft and warm and I suggest even the more girly girls give it a try.

I have perfumes for work
and I have perfumes for leisure.
I even have some for seduction
but this one I wear only for my own pleasure.
Maybe that's why it's called Egoiste.

9-/10

Do not buy this!

I JUST LOVE THEM TOO MUCH! And I want them to be only mine... Be mine and only mine...

Jacques Polge really taught me to be Egoiste.

So I am.

Once again, IT'S MINE!!!!

-Mr. Almond-

If you're a man and you love the balmy comforts of Chanel No. 5 EDT and the clean skin appeal of No. 19 but never quite felt comfortable buying them for yourself, then this is the one! There's also a clean, inedible vanilla and an indulgent, supple leather dimension that adds luxury and depth.

Completely different to egoiste platinum but both is truly enjoyable, this one characterized woody hint, yes it's very manoy.

at first i was introduced this by then my girlfriend who liked it a lot. i liked very much and still do but always reminds me of her. its really nice cologne

One of my very favourites. Incense and lush roses. I will never be without this. Very hard to get hold of though (which is nice for all we elitists!) Only available in Selfridges in the UK. Not even the Bond Street Chanel boutique stocks it, offering instead the inferior—though still lovely—Platinum version. Projection and longevity not great on me. But at a very reasonable £40 for 50ml, £60 for 100ml, who cares? I decant a little into a Penhaligon's travel atomiser (which are brilliant and easy to fill) and just reapply as necessary. It's fragrances such as this which, for me, push Chanel beyond being purveyors of mass-market designer scents and justify its reputation as a truly great perfumer.

I PERSONALLY HATE THE OPENING OF THIS FRAG BUT LOVE WHEN IT START TO DRYDOWN..

egoiste, egoiste, egoiste!

cinnamon, cinnamon, cinnamon!

egoiste is very well blended, balanced. great longevity, at least 6 hours, depends on the activity. great silage too.

as a perfume lover, i have long thought about finding a smell that fits my personality. i have to say egoiste and ambra are my night and day personalities. if i could disappear and turn into a white snmoke, my soul would smell like egoiste at night and ambra in the day.

now that makes me miss aladdin, all the blue nights, the moon, adventures, the sword, the hope, the love.

thanks egoiste for having found me.

-Mr. Almond-

Reminds me of a much stronger, more refined, (winter version perhaps) Tommy Hilfiger "Tommy"
Try them both side by side and see what you think...

Starts of with a blast of sandalwood & cinnamon and a little bit of tobacco. Its warm, and a little spicy. After a couple of minutes the tobacco leaves and comes in the rose and the mandarin, which is very unique and sexy oddly. And that stays through out the whole fragrance. The dry down is a very smokey sandalwoody rosy vanilla. I love the dry down!

I like egoiste i really do, but its hard for me to pull off. I know this sounds weird, but it has this "olive" smell, the whole thing smell like olives. Every time i think about it i get turned off when smelling this, it also smells a bit like cat pee and sweat in the opening; i guess thats from the mixture of the mandarin and sandalwood. But who am I to judge its created by Jacques Polge! The pee smells leaves after 30 minutes which is good. I still love egoiste but thats the only downside.
5+ hours. 6/10 (I also think its dated.. I think egoiste is the dated Chanel and not Antaeus. )

One of the best perfume i've ever smelled!It's the best! 40+age & Very elegant!
I love it!
For me, this is one of the best fragrances ever!

longevity 10/10
sillage 10/10
scent +10/10
یک از کارهائی که همواره در کلکسیون من جایگاه ویژه ای را به خودش اختصاص داده است.

One of the smells that remind me of an old friend.. Male perfume, bit it goes super on women with strong temper:)))and i dont know why but i smell soar cherry inside it

A fantastic woody spicy fragrance for a mature man with great quality.
First of all, this fragrance smells classic but It doesn't smell dated. If you are under 30, i think this fragrance is not for you. you better be around 30 and up to use this fragrance. but anyway all depend on your taste. If you like a mature fragrance, go for it because it's a great one.
As you can see in the votes, this fragrance start with very natural and beautiful scent of cinnamon, sandalwood and brazilian rosewood.
You can easily detect these notes because they are really well balanced.
It's strong at the opening, but it's not in your face and harsh. as I said, very well balanced.
There are some sweetness and floral note from rose in here but not too much.
In the drydown you can smell those woodsy and spicy notes, but not as strong as the opening and a little more sweetness and some tobacco note which give this fragrance a little smoky vibe.
The smell dosen't change too much in the base.
Good projection and above average longevity.
يه عطر مردانه بسيار خوشبو با بوي كلاسيك كه البته بوش قديمي نيست اما بوش جوريه كه بدرد مرداي بالغ ميخوره
به نظر من بهتره حدود 30 سال يا بالاتر باشين
رايحه اوليه اين عطر تركيب بسيار خوشبو و طبيعي دارچين، چوب صندل و نوعي چوب اقاقيا هست به همراه كمي رايحه شيرين و كمي گل رز
البته اينو اضافه كنم كه بوي گل رز اينجا بد يا شبيه اين عطر مشهدي هاي "تي رز" نيست كه شما رو ياد حرم بندازه! خيلي ضعيف و مناسب هست بوش
در ادامه رايحه هاي جنگلي چوبها و دارچين وجود دارن اما ضعيفتر هستن. بوي عطر كمي شيرينتر ميشه و رايحه تنباكو اونو كمي تاريك ميكنه
در اواخر عمر عطر روي پوست رايحه اون تغيير چنداني نميكنه
در كل بخوام بوشو توصيف كنم، بوي چوب و دارچين با كمي رايحه گلها. خيلي خوشبو هستش اما بوش كاملا مردانه هست و از مركبات و رايحه هاي ميوه اي خبري نيست
پخش بو و ماندگاري مناسبي داره. كمي بهتر از متوسط

Relaxing Vanilla, dry Cinnamon, sensual sandalwood, the smell of fired fruit, spices and smoky woods. Égoiste is a Masterpiece, dark, warm and masculine.
It’s a fragrance of quality, history and future, having a loyal fan base and being the favorite work of art of its creator Jacques Polge.
I recommend it for mature guys 25+ that like to dress in black like the bottle does.

In one word : masterpiece!!!
go and try a sample, Im sure : you will never be disappointed! it's niche fragrances .
30+age

Something about Egoiste reminds me of home. Walking my New England town in the heart of the winter, passing coffee shops. With each step, brings a warm whiff of cinnamon swirl coffee cake and exotic Moroccan spices. It's classic without being old-school, and this is what I love about Egoiste. I get a L'instant Pour Homme vibe, however Egoiste has a slight attitude and is a bit more jagged edged. L'instant is a smooth talker with a more gradual dry-down. This is a 50 degree and below fragrance, anything more and it may not be so appealing... but a spritz to the wrist and a tap on the chest could be a nice touch on a warmer night. I break the laws of scent contrast all the time, and receive memorable positive feedback.

exquisite, delicious. are the words that come to my mind everytime i smell this masterpiece by monsieur polge.

Egoiste by Chanel is a very classy and elegant fragrance, it's warm spicy and woody with a delicious sweet touch underneath. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a sexy and mature male perfume.

Spice and Wood at its best.
This is going to be hit or miss for many.

I personally like it...but not love, unlike many others.
It definitely has a lot going that many fragrances today do not..namely longevity, sillage, projection..all 3 are far beyond excellent.

Yet, the scent is not for everyone.
This is a mature scent..I personally think that this is a scent made for 30+ (25 is good too, but still there are better options).

Starts with extreme woods..and extreme spices...I detect a very nice musk as well, and the vanilla adds a tad bit of sweetness to this fragrance..
Very strong opening...but well blended, well made.

Has something very Guerlain-esque about it..
Not something I would make a signature or as part of my usual rotation...but that's just me
However, very much preferred over the Platinum version.

7/10

Hello, today I want to say something about Egoiste by Chanel, is a fragrance that is surprising at the beginning, seems to hear the notes of bitter orange, spices slowly amalgamated with the well-layered floral heart leaving a trace even of noble woods, the fund is very masculine with notes of tobacco and vanilla.
Personally I prefer Platinum Egoiste, but even that was built in solidity that makes it remarkable that one of the best perfumes in circulation despite the
years, I think it is very suitable for cold weather and for a more adult audience.
The fund tobacco can make it resemble (vaguely) to Gucci by Gucci pour homme, Egoiste, but is certainly more advanced although older.
very good

I LOVE this frag on a man! It makes me go nuts has just the right balance of spices. It's sex in a bottle for me and suits a man who knows that yet has a subtle, slightly rugged, sophisticated & intelligent approach.

I have been pursuing for this fragrance for quite a long time, and finally got it. I love this smell, the sweet spicy scent that really warm without overpowering. Very good sillage, and the longevity is above average on me. This Egoiste is much much better than Egoiste Platinum, really good perfume!

Elegance. Egoiste is a masterpiece of cinnamon and sandalwood. Jacques Polge is a genius.

"Perversely delightful" -as mentioned below- says it all!

sweet rosy woody and spicy is what is all about , i really think that this is a very different fragrance for men frm the house of chanel. it has good longevity and the after shave lotion is pretty good.

Very difficult to judge this with cold. I think the low temperatures affect its development in a bad way leading to a cacophonous passage from one stage to the next (I will have to check that in different condition just to make sure). Pleasing? Definitely. Interesting? yes. Masterpiece? perhaps. Do I love it? Hell no!

This is a strange case for me. I feel as if this fragrance is charming me, slowly leading me into its world but... it has all the right stuff if only it wasn't for that GIANT ZIT in its face! I feel charmed and disgusted at the same time and disgust wins in the end (if only marginally).

I can live with the synthetic sandalwood and that strange note that pretends to be cinnamon. The fruity aspect I can even find interesting with some good will. Don't really find a real rose in here but this could mean it is simply treated in a nonconformist way without any sharpness or greenness unlike the roses I'm used to. Tobacco can only be smelled one millimeter from my skin, not really adding to the aura. I can't find the leather at all. However there is a perversely delightful musk in there that makes this addictive. It has a civet like effect and I wonder why people haven't commented before (could it be that I am unwashed for too long?).

So what ruins it for me? This might seem as a detail to others but I find the composition overly lactonic. I feel it is the combination of notes used to create the sandalwood and cinnamon (both contain lactones naturally) and perhaps there is some peach-apricot lactone thrown in there for the fruity juicy vibe. The vanilla note is also milk like. The overall effect results in plain disgust for me as it simulates fatty goat's milk artificially sweetened. Everything is diluted in this milk-river and becomes quite insignificant. Nothing can cut the funky-milk and as it goes into the drydown some burnt sugar surfaces (probably tonka and perhaps even massoia). The milk is on a hot stove and someone needs to take it down but no one bothers,the sweetness and warmth become cloying at this point. In the steam that feels the room I see someone, like a blurry vision standing over the pot, slowly stirring it. He is covered in sweat and a HUGE ZIT grows on his nose. Now I know why this EdT disgusts me. It contains the note that comes closest to the smell of human pus, but somehow found its way in a channel bottle.

If you want to buy a good sandalwood perfume go for Diptyque's TamDao. If it has to be a Channel to make you happy go for Antaeus, and simply ignore the "skunky" opening. The patchouli oakmoss sandalwood drydown there is far more appealing than Egoiste.

Goodness gracious... I'm in love with an egoist... What can I do to escape from its charm? I am crazy for it... This I wouldn't call a sweet one... it has it all... crazily different, yet not weird. It's edgy (eg: sometimes you smell it and say what's this stuff???? I wouldn't dare to wear it...you need to be in a confident mood). It is somehow captivating because of that of course but it isn't a scent for everyday I think. Good sillage and longevity and ohhhh soooo sexy... when you suddenly get that glorious rose mixed with cinnamon and sandalwood... weak on my knees! The best Chanel for men imho because it is very classy but unique and not at all mainstreamish such as Bleu (bloohhhh). This can't be worn by everyone... it simply doesn't let you do so, unless it chooses you. Let me explain: I met this jewel 5 years ago and it's always driven me mad but I felt it wasnt for me... you cannot ask for it, it asks for you if it desires you to wear it... otherwise you may feel even ridiculous with it on. I still feel I'm not the chosen one... but some days I put it on and ohhh what a romance... it plays with me, makes me feel the most gorgeous fatty boy on earth and then... it leaves me and goes with someone else... what an egoist, isn't it? But it's got me enamoured.

To ChristianSetian:
I would not categorize this as a "sweet" fragrance per se. It is similar to the John Varvatos fragrances. Dark and rich. Has sort of a warm, smokey quality to it. When I first spray it on, it reminds me of a fireplace or a campfire. It doesnt really sit on the skin as much as it smolders on the skin from there on out. after a few hours it settles down. It does have kind of a sweet berry or dried fruit thing going on, but not overly sweet at all.
just my opinion...

Is this fragrance considered sweet? i haven't smelled it yet,if it is sweet is it sweet like 1 million?

I do like the smell of cinnamon which persists from the opening to the drydown, but find the opening an the first tow or three hours extremely unpleasant.It takes longer than two hours for the smell to get quite pleasant to me, but sillage is poor. Perfume must have projection, otherwise it should be as cheap as soap. I do not see the point of wearing a perfume only yourself and whoever sits their nose on your skin know you are wearing and only because you sprayed it yourself, because unless I do apply a lot, I cannot smell it when I wear it, and the first reason why I wear perfume is because I do like smelling it. Otherwise I find it a total waste of money which at most buys you an illusion. And I do not like the name, it is not appealing at all, actually the opposite, what is it that is so nice about egoisme?

I got this one in 1992. The juice was much stronger than today's version. It's still One of my favorite scent.

One of the best perfume i've ever had! Can not stop loving ;)))

Started wearing this in 1993 after smelling it on my dad. 18 years later..I'm still wearing it.

This is a classic! Smells so sophisticated.
This is a classic! Smells a bit dated...but I love it!

I smelled this on a stranger who I was dancing tango with---someone who I wouldn't have paid any attention to otherwise--and it brought me to my knees. I just wanted to suspend myself in eternity with my nose on his neck and drink him up. I asked him what he wore and I went out the very next day, bought a bottle, and doused my sheets, my scarves, and was high on endorphins all weekend! Never before have I had such a visceral reaction to a perfume. This one has SERIOUS mojo. In fact I have worn it and I have noticed the girls definitely DO take notice. Definitely not just me :)
Sorry to disappoint, but it is Egoiste Platinum!

I love it.......love it....love it

My first encounter with Egoiste was back in the 90s in the pre-cheap-flights era. I was travelling by coach from London. Dover-Calais. A stop-over at a duty-free shop. Wrist-tested it. Went to sleep back in the coach. Woke up in the morning all numb and aching and with this enchanting aroma discharged from my wrist. It was love at first sniff! Sweet, rich, spicy, gourmandish, leathery, enveloping, comforting... I got my first bottle a few months later and we became inseparable.
I don't use it every day. I don't use it for work. I don't use it during the day. The scent is too special for these. It's reserved for most significant occasions ... or when I want to pamper myself before bedtime. It's very warm and sexy. And the longevity is extraordinary. I love when it lingers after a few days beneath my shirts.
The ultimate manly rose! You've got to love yourself to fully appreciate it :)

Very strong ,cinnamon dominating throughout the perfume.Warm as well as liitle bit smoky.

first of all its a winter perfume with a beautiful rose ,woods and a good sweetness, this is really very nice, it really lasts for a very good long 7 hours and u definately get noted for what u r wearing, a sweet sophasticated edt for men , the bottle is good classic frm 90s.

This is the one that makes me conclude that my tastes are limited and that I am too picky with quality not being a discernible criteria...
So, when I was trying new fragrances and I hated all women's scents and wanted to give up, I read so much about egoiste and its unisex quality.
It is unisex, I agree. And it does smell fantastic. I defintiely get orange and cinnamon and warm woods. It's very sexy to me, and it smells high quality. It doens't smell spicy to me though. I'm missing the leather which I was hoping for...
Anyway, I really like the smell of it alot. An awful lot. I think I would love to smell it on someone else. And that's the odd thing. It smells amazing. I like the smell of it...after severl attempts though, I think I like to smell it, I just don't like to smell it on me Weird.
I am female, by the way, in case you didn't catch that :)

Superb.

Father strated wearing it since 1991, when it first came to Italy! when my father use to wear it i never liked it but suddenly when i started wearing it i like it cus its VERY SEXY and i JUST LOOVEE SEXXXX

Wearing Égoïste is one of my best fragrance experiences. It starts out with bright tangerine and rosewood, which I interpret as a bit like cinnamon. After a while the rose and coriander heart notes become a little pungent as they clash with the top notes, but this pungency fades. The rose note is sublime. The heart notes stay on my skin for several hours before the sandalwood and vanilla start to project, and what a surprising experience that is! I found the base projects quite a bit as it develops, and after twelve hours of wear, I was still getting compliments. It's a beautifully crafted and high quality fragrance.

nice perfume

Highly innovative for its time.
It still retains a certain style and presence.
Now it's time to give opportunity to more recent creations.
Nothing lasts forever.

My, my, my.... I was running around looking for rose fragrances and the best masculine rose was in my face for most of my lifetime. I get all of the notes in perfect harmony. I can think of a number of niche rose fragrances that Egoiste has cancelled my interest in. I think I'm becoming a Chanel man...

Elegant, spicy and cooooool, fantastic fragance, everlast, a Chanel Hit indeed

Egoiste opens up with a heavy wood aspect accompanied by a spicy aroma which trough time enters into agreement with rose, but not a pure rose, in here we have a semi-sweet one, thanks to the appearance of a light vanilla.

A rich fragrance, dense with a woody chord mixed with spices in a wonderful combination which makes me think about the edible aspect of Ambre Narguilè. Egoiste does not remembers at all his younger brother Platinum Egoiste which I also love. Do not blind buy it just because you enjoy platinum and they share the same name.

I was always so sure that nothing out of Chanel could top Allure Sport that i just didnt bother with this one. I have to say though that its soon to be a great addition to my collection. I really like this one. Its almost like a refined toned down modern Calvin Klein Eternity in a way. I like the plyable rigidness of this. Clean, refreshing but distinctly masculine but not overbearing. nice going Chanel.

I love this perfume; it's dark masculine with spices, where sandalwood and candied fruit add a mature sweetness, reflecting a contradictory personality, where good and bad boy take turns. It's the only perfume that although I love so much, I will not have it, just because I like smelling it on men.

A nice woody-fruity fragrance will be at least somewhat attractive to 75% of those who smell it. It is undemanding and hits the right buttons. It’s like a blooming flower in this respect. Who actively dislikes jasmine or rose? Egoiste uses this moderate prettiness to gear up to striking beauty.

Egoiste is a pseudo-oriental that beat the Lutens ‘new oriental’ Feminite du Bois to the fruity/cedary punch, but replaced restraint with largesse. Where you might admire FdB with a “well done” you just want to ooch Egoiste’s cheeks squealing “you are TOO cute!” FdB has a growing harmony that is a function of its radiance. Egoiste is a big diva-like melody with built-in backup singers.

Egoiste composes an accord that hits all the right tones we love about sandlewood---vanillic, creamy, fruity-sweet, at once rounded and sharp. I find the actual woodiness, though, to be a cedar, rosewood and musk blend of perfect pitch paired with vanilla and who knows what else. I think Egoiste has survived since the 1980s fully intact, despite the sandlewood drought, because it emulates sandlewood the way Guerlain’s Nahema calls to mind a rose: by employing a superb chemical geometry to create an olfactory allusion. The herbal touch completes the picture and creates a medicinal tone that keeps the sweet creaminess from crossing the line to toothaching.

Egoiste makes me wonder (other than exceptions such as Dior Homme and Guerlains’s Heritage) why designer men’s fragrances don’t strive for beauty instead of tolerating the low expectation of skimpy, vernacular handsomeness as a goal.

The only place that I have found in and around the London area that sells this is Selfridges in London. I was informed by the sales assistant there on the Chanel counter that they were the only concession who sells this and that other Chanel concessions around the country have ceased to sell the originalm, in favour of the brother - Platinum Egoiste.
As for the scent itself, I am an avowed admirer. The warmth and sensuality and the strong sandalwood notes really appeal to me. It seems that I must be in the minority in that most popular Chanel offerings do not evince any strong emotions in me - with the exception of the less popular ones; Egoiste and Antaeus. Both of whose flacons alone ooze style and sophistication.

This is my all time favorite. I almost can't wait until winter to be able to wear it.

It´s really very good parfum for men. Unfortunately, my guy is not happy with this name - egoiste. He hates egoists and wanted not see this bottle on his shelve. I am so sad, this scent was so fruity and sweet, I love it! This stupid bottle....

I remember wearing this fragrance when I was 18. I have tried and wore so many others during the years but a few months ago, I came along another bottle and bought it just to remind myself of "old times".
I have to say that I have never had a better fragrance. Can't get enough. Classic, absolutely timeless and lasts forever. The only time I do not wear it is during the summer. It is too heavy for hot days.
If anyone knows where to get deodorant or after shave (NOT Platinum), please let me know. It is impossible to find.

I remember wearing this fragrance when I was 18. I have tried and wore so many others during the years but a few month ago, I came along another bottle and bought it just to remind myself of "old times".
I have to say that I have never had a better fragrance. Can't get enough. Classic, absolutely timeless and lasts forever. The only time I do not wear it is during the summer. It is too heavy for hot days.
If anyone knows where to get deodorant or after shave (NOT Platinum), please let me know. It is impossible to find.

"Egoiste" is a perfume I kept wearing during the 90's and when I say "during" I mean that for the whole decade that was the only perfume to wear!
Nothing else quite smells like it.
Its sharp, clinical and slightly annoying start, quickly gives its place to a unique bulgarian rose/carnation accord with an exquisite cinnamon after taste!
I am sure this is the perfume with the most pleasant drydown on the market it really becomes better as time goes by (much like a good red wine of a fine variety!).
Girls loved it on me, they just hugged me and kissed me [but that happens anyway, even when I don't wear a thing;)]
One could safely say that it smells outdated now, a little bit too classy and heavy or too spicy and warm, or quite simply not fresh, minimal and straightforward enough.
Pity.

(These are preliminary notes from one day of wearing Egoiste and mostly for my own use since it takes more than a day for a proper review):

The beginning is great in my opinion. The opening has is a very woody scent which makes it stand out from a lot of other frequently used colognes. The problem for me is that this doesn't seem to last very long and after a couple of hours I'm left with a sweet, almost cloy powdery scent which is far more feminine than the rugged woodsy tones in the beginning. It also seems to lack the depth of the initial touch. IMHO: very strong start, weak and disappointing finish. I much preferred the top notes rather than the rest so at least wear it for a day or so before you decide if the overall cologne is worth it since first impressions could be deceiving here. Some might like the dry down too but I thought it was kind of uninspired in comparison with the strong wood start.

Great for Dining out at a French Fine Cuisine Restaurant !

So Chanel.. No other masculine could've been more brilliantly derived from a HUGE feminine like Coco. Actually, Mr Polge asked Coco to present him the man of her dreams and Coco presented him Egoiste!
Solid as a rock. I love it's heart with the rose and spices (Coco minus the flowers) and that sensual s(c)andalwood boosting the masculinity in it.
And yes, it still smells the way it smelled when it came out 20 years ago..
If egoism smells like that, then I'm more than happy to declare myself an Egoiste.

PS: I couldn't agree more with lillybee!

Égoïste is a men's fragrance that I believe every man with an interest in fragrances should at least try or get to know in his lifetime. I don't necessarily think it's the kind of scent that will "WOW" you on first sniff - although it can be - but I do believe this scent is very easy to get into, and enjoy without qualms. It is unique. It is one of the main reasons Chanel is my favorite house. Unfortunately, though, it is getting harder and harder to find, and is getting lost in the shadow of its younger brother, Platinum Egoiste, which I find funny, because Egoiste is a much better scent. Oh well, such is marketing.

The scent itself is a slightly sweet, woodsy scent that is oriental in tone. Roses, yes. A bit of cinnamon and nutmeg in there, too. I don't like coriander, generally. Coriander is cilantro, and I don't like it in my food or my fragrances. It works here without a problem. A very comforting dry down leads to a soothing, creamy sandalwood and vanilla base. Are you a fan of Gucci Pour Homme II? Then you'd like this, probably.

I believe that Égoïste is a very pleasant, comforting scent. It is unique enough that a man can choose it for a signature, and yes, I find it quite masculine despite the sweetness. The only problem I have with it is the inability to find it easier. Oh well. Also, the longevity and sillage are great, as expected. It is discreet, but lasts a while. This creates a warming aura rather than a cloud of powerhouse sillage. So, if you get the chance, please try Égoïste, gentlemen, (and ladies too, if you wish!) this is one of Jacques Polge's masterpieces. One of my all-time, top favorite cold weather scents. Works for formal and casual occasions alike.

Is there room for me in that shirt? Never mind. Just take it off. And by the way.....I am going to want to wear it.......after.
Very romantic stuff.

Otro de mis perfumes favoritos para ellos :)
Soy mujer y me vuelve loca esta fragancia, huele delicioso! Como arroz con leche pero sin perder masculinidad aww es tan hermoso ese olor! me dan ganas de comer a la persona que la usa ♥
For me, best men's fragance ever.

This is not merely a Fragrance , its a masterpiece by an artist, what a beautiful , arrogant, sweet sandalwood scent. Its always been a delight wearing Egoiste.

Love it more than any other Chanel Men's Fragrance.

This is the only Chanel men perfume which exhibits the least citric scent.
This phenomenon start out with deep woody and musky aroma with a dominant scent of a heavy cigarette, it keeps this style till the end. This one acts on the contrary; stars heavy, soapy, sweet, musky and woody and finishes with floral and light hidden citric! That's why I love it!
Yes, after opening with that tone, in the second phase it presents something strange; burned paper. Of course it's not so strong and you can only smell it close to skin.
Dry down appears with floral and yummy masculine sweetness which emerges from sandal wood but still musky!
This brings out a highly official and casual vintage manly chicness and vogue. It's not so sexy today, but still on top and significant. Maybe it's because of cigarette smell that Egoist reminds me Zino by Davidoff. Both are too masculine and matured.
If you wanna spread a manly natural musky vintage odor that gives women aura, try Egoist.

longevity 10/10
sillage 10/10
scent 9/10

Without a doubt the best sandalwood I've encountered. Lightly spiced and full of dark, stewed fruits, Egoiste is an exercise in civilized olfactory restraint. It's very rich and spicy with cinnamon and touches of leather, but never steps into wilder territory. That's fine, except it's pretty much what all Chanel masculines are - overly polite. There needs to be something more exciting here, more daring and different. As it stands, Egoiste is a little dull, and I'm a bit surprised it hasn't been discontinued.

Très intéressant. Égoïste is amazing.

I found it elegant, bold and really addictive. Such a singular fragrance, almost exotic - and since it fits the rhyme - even erotic.

Although you, reading this, think the opposite, I consider it a masculine perfume. Great for cold wheather, sure. Chanel Égoïste stands out.

Despite I used to think the original Egoiste commercial was a bit too sexist and (slightly) ridiculous, I still find this composition to be incredibly compelling and enjoyable. Candied fruits, woods and spices on a vanilla base. A perfect oriental fragrance that's constructed on a accurate balance between sweetness and warmness. Among my favorites from Chanel, an epic release to check out if you're not already familiar with it.

Rating: 9/10

Is a very elegant and sophisticated fragrance. Is not for boys; is for gentlemen. Is for men that know what really want. I think that is the fragrance that would wear a man whom wife would use Chanel Nº 5.

Start sharp with some oily effect.
Dry down to a sweet cinnamon woody tobacco smell.
The sweetness is great in egoiste.
Very good for fall and winter day and night.
One of the best of chanel.
Long lasting and has good sillage.

Hi.

EGOISTE is a nice companion to a professional life-style year round and shines best on the confident,classic men.A class act in a bottle.Fresh yet spicy.In other words Sophisticated,Magnetic, Timeless,Romantic,Masculine and Classy.

The woody base is perfectly complemented by Spicy top notes and rich heart and these making my favorite male fragrance by CHANEL a ideal fragrance for an evening out when you simply want to be your best.

In my opinion this CHANEL EDT is for the discriminating gentleman or a men with undoubted sophistication and maturity.It is really a noticeable scent and perfect for SPECIAL/INTIMATE occasions. HIGHLY recommend and you won't regret.

Sillage?Ok.

Longevity?Superb on my skin.

8/10

Daring and sensual,nothing sporty here or lighthearted,very attractive and warm.

This drove me mad the first time I smelled it 20 years ago and it still does. In other words: a classic!
Makes me happy when I'm sad, makes me comfortable when I feel uneasy, keeps me warm when I'm cold, makes me strong when I feel weak.
One of a kind which hopefully will be never discontinued. The good thing: Chanel usually doesn't...

All those years later I've found his brother and sister as well: Platinum / Bois des Iles. Especially Bois des Iles has a striking simularity on the drydown.
All three will be in my collection by the end of the year. And will stay there for years more to come.

Egoiste: I love you!!

10/10

I have been waiting for so many years to sample this fragrance which seems to have aquired mythical status on these fragrance sites. I could not find this at all but finally tracked down a 100ml bottle....only to find the biggest let down of my scent smelling obsession.
I get a little bit of fruit and spice and then its all rosewood and sandalwood from there. I do not find it remotely sexy or romantic... in fact it smells like a gingerbread cookie that has been left in an old mans tweed jacket....my heart is broken.

Oh, how delicious! Egoiste you are divine. Why this fragrance is not sold in Australian stores is something I am still questioning.

At first spray, I could have sworn I smelt raisin toast smothered in butter and jam. Egoiste opened rather gourmand-like, spicy and sweet. The raisin bread smell stuck around for awhile, however the spices became much more prominent and bold.

Egoiste has quite a mesmerizing spiced fruit smell, further highlighted by a rich, Bulgarian rose note. On my skin this fragrance doesn't smell masculine at all, in fact it could pass as a feminine fragrance quite easily. Its somewhat fascinating sugary-ness is really captivating on my skin and I can see myself wearing this alot during Winter and Autumn.

I find this fragrance quite sexy and wild. I like that no inhibitions, 'take me as I am' attitude that this fragrance so cleverly conveys. Egoiste has this beautiful warmth created by the spices, (in particular the cinnamon), counteracting with the rose, vanilla and dried fruits.

The sillage and lasting power are the final touches which seal the deal on this outstanding fragrance. Chanel's masculine offerings, are in one word, masterpieces.

Egoiste was the first perfume I bought for myself. It was the best male scent ever and I used to wear it for almost 10 years until I changed to Allure and gave Egoiste a break.
I could smell vanilla,cinnamon, mandarin and amber on my skin and that was magic.
However I tried it a couple of months ago and it was the most dissapointing experience ever. Something has changed!!!
It smells now like my great grandfather's night table's drawer. The fragrance is not the same on my skin anymore, all the magic has gone somehow.
I heard that Egoiste was reformulated and I really cant understand why Chanel would do such a silly thing with this former masterpiece.
Well, all I can do is keep on my memories the original and gorgeous Egoiste I bought back in the 90's and forget about wearing it again.

I agree that it is special, nothing smells like it(unique)but it does not last long ( very close to your skin).platnuim and Anastus are better options than this one

I was thrilled to get a chance to sample this one. First of all, this is only Chanel from the early days that isn't overpowering on my skin. It's not exactly woody spicy, but more like floral woody musk, I think. Egoiste starts out fresh, almost sour, but quickly become powdery and strong. Later the scent is filled with beautiful tobacco incensey musk. Also it gives me just a bit of Chanel No.5 feel. To my surprise, I don't get any floral notes, but I can smell a really nice rose at the cap and its sprayer; Weird. The scent is generally beautiful. Not for a young crowd nor for a newbie who is in search for the first fragrance. It needs someone with a bit of experience to truly appreciate this work of art.

I'm a girl and I love wearing it. I'm too new to give a sophisticated review, but I can give my emotional response. It's like being wrapped in warm cookie dough. Wonderfully comforting. But never too sweet. No harshness like some men's fragrances. No unpleasant surprises 20 minutes into it. Long-lasting in a good way...you never wish this one would just finish and disappear.

Girls can wear this also,very very sexy I have to say...

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There r similarities with this and Allure, rose and spices, but it is not same. Especially Allure's mid notes make this similarity.

This is a high quality scent for sure but I found it abit obnoxious, very sharp and spicy, not offensive at all though, just to me personally it has no sex appeal despite its elegance (or maybe I'm just young!), someone else described this scent as 'authoritative', I agree, almost dictatorial even (not in a bad way! :) ...something I could picture my dad wearing, he is an aging ex-politician, a stern, well-respected man, with a strong bassy voice and a commanding, charismatic presence...the cinnamon note is extremely strong in this one, and remains strong until the very end. Very long lasting with great sillage, ofcourse, it's a Chanel. Suits powerful men with larger than life personalities, and aged above 35. Allure Homme is still the best and most attractive male fragrance to me, it's not as sharp or as spicy but its deeper and woodsier.

Once I had complained the disappointing overdone spicy parts, specially cinnamon and carnation notes of Egoiste. Later on, I changed my mind and even purchased a 100ml bottle of it!!

Now my opinion has totally changed, as it really appeared so nice on my skin:

As you spray it, you feel a fire burn, due t the warm scent that launches around... Top notes start up with some woody and classic smell, but quickly turn out to be so sweet and warm, as the heart notes launch. There the beauty of this frag reveals with rosy/spicy waves in a mild, sweet and very attractive style with a touch of creamy powdery notes. The base notes make it a bit woody, but yet the sweet spicy part is shining present.

All in all, a very cute scent. Some people may say it's sort of feminine, but I don't agree. I can tell that this frag among Dior Homme and Bulgari Black, are some exceptional wonderful masculine scents, being classic and modern meanwhile, targeting the men whom are so confident and independent, as being said in the Chanel website about Egoiste. :-)

Longevity and projection are totally satidfactory, if not to mention perfect.

Hey lest I forget... Ladies love this frag as well! Yes! It does work out! ;-)

A real masterpiece. I beg the pardon from Chanel and Mr. Polge for my former review about this cologne! :-)

Cookies still warm from the oven
Love love love

Egoiste is a Chanel masterpiece! It is clean, crisp, authoritative, classic, and commanding; yet, it blends and mellows with warm woods, dry florals and spices. It is elegant and sophisticated to say the least. It reminds me very much of my love, my husband...an officer and a gentleman...who loved this as my gift to him.

une fragrance comme du jamais vu ni entendu, mais qu'on peut sentir de très loin: Egoïste by Chanel est un parfum pas comme les autres, je lai découvert en 1999 par erreur, car un ami à moi me l'avait envoyé de Paris au lieu de m'acheter Egoïste Platinium il avait acheté Egoïste, j'avais pas trop aimé au début mais avec la venue du Printemps j'avais découvert un nouveau monde; un nouveau parfum avec une odeur originale et qui dure très longtemps.
Bouktache Reda.

Answering Lotofire, I must say I'm positive I know I bought an original.

I never buy copies on any circunstances.

I don't blame the scent. I don't say it is good or bad.

It just doesn't give a good result on me.

I tested 2 other scents from Chanel - Pour Monsieur and Antaeus.
There is only one that lasts on me - Antaeus. This one I like and it works fine. Is practicaly a 24 hour scent on my skin.
The other 2 are a waste of money in my case.

mmm...quite strange the last comments, are you guys sure you bought an original? because i have this and it lasts forever...

The most big delusion I had.

The scent is pleasent but after a while it goes off and to smell something I need to put my nose on my skin. Nobody ever noticed I had this. My girlfriend told me she only get the scent in the minute I put it. After that there is nothing left.

Probably it doesn't work on me.

I detected something about Bois des Iles in Egoiste!
Nobody detected this?

I really love this too - very unusual, bringing lots of comments. Was able to pick up more at a perfume shop, as it doesn't seem to be available anymore? This one reminds me of Venezia, by Laura Biagiotti, which I also love.

Warning! This is Magnatic Perfume So Be Careful When You Were it!!
Egoiste... Nothing Matching You
Whate can I Say? Masculine,Power.Elegant,its Day& Night
Its Cold &Hot.Its Asignal on You.Egoiste is The Legend Of CHANEL story
Master Piece Of The Fragrance Masters.
Sorry Monsieur Jacques Polge I Will Stay Love You Forever

a masterpiece, smell very similar to Coco, but with a masculine character.. for me this can be unisex... very sensual, one of the best and elegant perfumes ever created... a trully Chanel... complex, beautiful, rich, sofisticaded, classic... a must try....

oh my god, the perfect floral vanillic scent for a man ever created... so sensual, sofisticaded, special for winter months.... " a creamy rose- vanilla combo" masterpiece...

When I smell it on my man, it makes me want to jump his bones. The most exotic, sexy male smell I have every experienced. It is my man's signature scent because I love it. Old Fashioned, classic and bold.

Perfect?
Not for me...
The dry-down has something like wet cigar...
Fearful...

Absolutely perfect! Very sexy, masculine and long-lasting... Far better than Egoiste Platinum

Definitely in my top 10 fragrances of all time. I never tire of the wafting spicy combo... of cinnamon, vanilla and sandalwood. YUM!

Firstly, there are little or none other who came near the beauty of Egoist. The smell of men with exaggerated sense of self importance. Reckless saying I am here, mind my presence, anticipate my arrival, enjoy the generated tremble.

Egoist is sweet smelling aphrodisiac. Carnation battle in cinnamon arena. Coca cola gummy bear in child’s pocket. Leather whip of Roman legion. Vanilla lotion on Michelangelo’s David. Corpuscle stud among wild horses.

I know one egoist wearing Egoist.
Charming, challenging, Chanel.

A boozy, thick cherry liquor, pits and all...I steal it from my husband all the time! I know there is nothing in the notes that would give such result, but it is cherry for me - with a dark red rose and carnation, too, thrown in for good measure.
I think it is a perfect unisex, and even the smokey dry down did not make me change my mind. However...I would not call it sexy. It is a mood upper, a brow-lifter, slightly insolent-and-not-ashamed-of-it scent. If I could connect it to a face, I would call it Robert Downy Jr.

I was revolted by the smell of this stuff. To me it has an acrid, super-synthetic burning plastic-like note that permeates everything it touches like a plague and won't go away. I can't get beyond this to smell what others evidently find so pleasant. If maleness is epitomized by smelling like an industrial waste incinerator, then by all means go for it. I wish I knew what that note is, because it's used in quite a few perfumes. I can only conclude that many people can't smell it.

Growing up in the sheltered US, I've never met a French man. If I ever do, I'll be sure to ask him what scent he wears. But anyway, I can't relate to the reviewers who see Egoiste as a sophisticated French gentleman who was bred on expensive clothes, gourmet foods, and thorough-bred horses.

But first, the scent. It lasts from the wee hours of the morning until nighttime on my skin. The sillage is AMAZING, seriously the strongest in my wardrobe, and I have to apply this one with a very light hand. As a woman, I adore the scent of this on my own skin, but I've been getting some strange looks so I mostly wear this during my private days off like a dirty secret, shameful I know. Well, it's a VERY masculine scent that I don't think women can pull off comfortably, but beautiful.

For me, Egoiste is an American golden boy all grown up. Adventurous since birth. In high school, he played football and baseball, and his glory moments were always in sweat. Kind of rough around the edges, but always a gentlemen. Then he grew up and gained some polish (and learned how to smoke a cigar, definitely smell that tobacco!!). So in the end . . . your first impression of him is rosy and vaguely plummy. But an hour or two with him and you'll see that he's not all pretentious sophistication under that expensive suit. He has a warm personality, oozing with sandalwood and mahogany, very earthy and woody. He's also sweet and comforting, with a dominant nod to cinnamon and a little wisp of vanilla. Mostly I see him as a very masculine character who grew up kicking balls around a dusty ranch, and later fought his way up the corporate ladder.

Maybe his earthy roots are why he's so proud all the time.

One of the best things Chanel has ever done...sweet and soicy but not cloying...actually, it manages to pull off the neat trick of seeming both sweet and dry at the same time. This is what you would get if you took a Serge Lutens heavy oriental perfume and deleted his signature cedar accord...seems light and heavy at the same time, big sillage and good staying power...while I am a man who's cool with his own inner androgyny, I think the perceived "gayness" of this stuff by some people is imposed by cultural factors...Antaeus was a HUGE hit with the gay guys in the eighties (which I didn't know back then...and I blithely went on my way wearing it from '85 to '87...no wonder I got hit on so much)and this is probably a case of "guilt by association" Besides, come on already, how can something innately smell gay? You could only associate a fragrance with sexual orientation (BTW, this is a reaction to some earlier reviews)because you've seen a lot of gay folks wearing it. Whatever, I really like this and will continue wearing it.

Egoiste is a perfume who has good level, elegant, with class...You can appreciate very easily the cinnamon and the vanilla. In my opinion this scent must be used for a man who has to use elegant clothe for the urban life...

The video says exactly what this scent was aimed too LOL!
I used to like it on men. I can't see it as unisex fragrance, but tastes are very personal. For me it's absolutely masculin, strong, warm and quite naughty! I smell mostly mahogany, carantion and leather.
Best worn in winter and small doses. It has an aggressive personality, not rude or gross, rather a refined and elegant aggressivity. Maybe this is the reason why some may find it conservative. It smells like a rich and powerful man would like to smell around and perceived by others, either men or women: elegant and dominant, a real Alpha-male!
I agree that Egoiste is like Coco without flowers. They together well and I associate both of them to people who want to make a statement.
It can also go with Allure or Chance in a dominant male/frilly female couple.
For sure it was a big novelty when it came out, a little shock maybe, like original Poison has been for women.
It didn't loose appeal with time, but neither gained a new one.
The problem with these famous fragrances is that they become too famous and too smelled around, so they loose some of their unicity.
I first smelled this on a few men in 1990 and it made a BIG statement to my then naive nose and imagery! Then I started smelling it on the plumber, the bus driver, at least 5-6 friends and bfs of friends, collegues, managers at job interviews and even a few teeneagers mingled with hormonal changes.
I still prefer Egoiste over so many newer male scents, but in the long term it can be a little boring and makes me too alerted or too tired.
I recently smelled this on a gorgeous gay friend :-O This is man is gorgeous in himself, probably even sweaty and dirty after working out and a light whift of Egoiste makes him to die for. Too bad he's gay and not interested in women. I have to content myself sniffing him like a cat when we meet.

One of my all-time favorites. So spicy and woodsy, with a definite sharp edge. For me it makes the air seem to vibrate. In fact, it's so good that I wrote a short poem about it. :) A masterpiece, and I'm lucky to have a large bottle, so I'll be an Egoiste for the foreseeable future!

Despite its somewhat floral character, Egoiste, in my opinion, is a rich and spicy, woody fragrance with a definite masculine character. Carnation has a spicy scent to it and the rose is hidden behind so much spice and woods that it doesn’t do much more than soften their harshness. I’m so glad that cooler weather is on its way so I can get more wear out of this, as I got a bottle in Spring and don’t feel that it goes very well with the warm weather.

Egoiste opens heavy on the spices and woods, especially on cinnamon, though I smell clove as well, and rosewood. And when I say heavy, I mean hea-vy. At the outset, it has the ability to overwhelm, so spray lightly and carefully, and also, look (sniff?) carefully for a bit of olive in it (I don’t know what’s in there that makes it smell of olives, but it definitely does, which I found surprising and enjoyable). As it starts to dry down, it softens quite a bit, and, though the cinnamon and rosewood are still at the forefront, the rose starts to come through. Like I said before, the rose only serves to soften what could have been a harsh blend of spices and woods and doesn’t go so far as to push the scent into distinctly feminine territory (though I’m sure women could, and do, wear it as well). The drydown gets much sweeter, with the vanilla and amber coming through more than the rose, though it remains, as always, mostly spices and woods. It lasts well and projects well, and also has a sort of timeless feel, reminiscent of sleigh rides, hot cider, scarves, top hats, and roaring fires. A classic, though I had a bit of trouble tracking it down (don't confuse this with it's younger, blander brother, Egoiste Platinum). Definitely worth a try if you get the opportunity.

Egoiste is pure gourmandise. I like it when I'm in the mood for Coco Chanel but want it without the flowers. Egoiste is like a woodier and spicier Coco (I have the Eau de Toilette) without the powdery flowers. At the beginning it's like plum compote on me just like Coco then I smell cinnamon, woods and vanilla all the way to the base notes with a hint of dusky rose. Irresistable.

A very complex and strong fragrance in which there is an abundance of spicy notes at first and sandalwood in the base notes. There are notorious floral mid notes, thus making it suitable for women, an attribute that does not limit its masculine character.

Woody spicy + Roses.
Rose is the main player here, supported by spices and woods with a hint of sweetness, probably vanilla and cinnamon, I also detect leather and tobacco.
I don't know why but Chanel Egoiste always makes me so calm and feel cool.
It is the most edible fragrance I ve ever come across, at least I feel like that.
I think this can be worn by woman as well.
Actually I like rose in man fragrances but be sure 2try b4 buy, u may not like it.

Additional Note: Younger brother Chanel Egoiste Platinum has nothing similar with this one except the shape of the bottle and the cap.

I adore this scent on myself, a 40 something woman. It is definitely a unisex frag. The liberal use of warm spice and florals is in perfect harmony. In the shop, I suggest it to men regularly. Strangely enough, the younger male set that embraces such marine sweet scents as Chrome Legend, Armani Diamonds for Men, the Davidoff spawn, etc. react poorly to this scent. The notes are too grand and soft for their taste. Even those who favor metrosexual scents such as CK Scene, Prada Homme, and the new Versace Homme are confounded by Egoiste. I have had better success with the men who enjoy the sweeter frags such as CH 212 Sexy for Men, Intimately Beckham, Givenchy Pi, and the new celeb-rapper scents. In general, though, it is the 50 year old European gentleman who goes for Egoiste. European men are not so concerned with the perceived "masculinity" of their scent, and so can appreciate this lovely composition.

A real winner. In my mind it is a warm comforting man scent in the vein of YSL's M7 and Dior's Farenheit.

a very clean and crisp fragrance this reminds me of my dad he used to wear this all the time. he loved everything chanel. sometimes my mom wears chanel no. 5 when she misses him. he has passed away but everytime i smell this i like to think hes still around.

For me, this is the best fragrance ever! I have many fragrances in my collection, but this is my absolute favourite. The beginning is spicy, and after a while it dry down to a gourgeos rose-vanilla scent.. I love it. A classic fragrance for sophisticated men with good taste!

A great oriental which is not at all dated,thing that I cannot say about its sequel, Platinum Egoiste. I perceive this as being younger, more interesting, long lasting, sexy. But for sure this perfume is not for hanging out in teen clubs and it is not for teens. You must be at least 20, let's say 21 to wear this. It is great and thank god, it does smell like a "clean" oriental, with no civet.

To say that Egoiste is conservative is like saying that Acqua di Gio is unique. Egoiste is anything but conservative. It is perhaps the most spicy, peppery fragrance I have ever smelled. That extreme spiciness mixes with some vanilla and sandalwood to create one of the most unique fragrances I've ever smelled. I've never smelled anything, in fact, quite like Egoiste since. It's not really my cup of tea, but my wife wears it, and it smells great on her! Does that sound "conservative" to you?! Although it probably doesn't quite suit me, Egoiste is a very good fragrance

conservative??? It was a breakthrough and still is!

I smell pure fresh cinnamon in it! It's seems sophisticated, but actually smells simple and harmonious, like most of chanel's scents.

Very elegant...
You can smell the damask rose..
Dont think that you will be smelled as an old woman.. No..no..

A very masculine rose!! although the opening is spicy enough.
Use it, and you can ask your girl friend (or wife) to use jean paul gaultier classique..

A perfect couple of fragrance!

LOL I have to laugh about statements being made on this to be a very conservative and male scent. I was introduced to this what I consider "very gay" scent in my "coming out years" around 1992/93 when it had already been on the market for some time. The fact it has rose and carnation in its core does not "ring" the conservative bell. Yes, it is a very strong scent and I can only recommend it for the cold season winter. If this scent had a colour it ought to be royal purple: it smells of plums, dark purple roses, cinnamon, carnations, clover, and rich and warm woods....so think heavy and "in 'yer face". Personally it suits only dark types of men and it exudes: rich, gay or bisexual, feminine touch yet strong attitude, sophisticated and intelligent and it screams "I am an individual that does not want to be pigeon-holed! So nothing for conservative or sporty "Timbaland" types. I group this perfumes with the following other brands: "Hypnose" Lancome, "Opium" YSL, "Prada Uomo" Prada, to name but a few...oh and "Egoiste Platinum" is a COMPLETE different scent!! They might have/ should have called it something completely different altogether.

The quintessential "male" fragrance, however I don't know if that's a good thing. I feel like I've smelt this on a million guys, and typically from a mile away (the way most guys apply scent). However, if none of this is a problem for you, than by all means: Buy Egoiste. It's a sharp STRONG-G-G scent, and for a certain guy I'm sure that is just perfect.

One of the best I've had. Love especialy the drydown and the rose note. This fragrance is one of a kind. It is not for everybody :-) You have to be an egoiste to wear it. So am I ;-)

It's the best! For me it's the fragrance ever!!! And i do like this more than egoist platinum ;)Love it

Great sandalwood drydown or is it leather?..the opening is surprisingly spicy though.