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Beardo 2021

Dark Side

CitrusIndianMenEau de Parfum

Bursts open with bright Citrus, Lemon, Fresh Spices, and Bergamot mellowing into a crisp heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Lavender, and Ginger over a clean, refreshing base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Incense.

Is Dark Side a clone of Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif?

This bottle carries the Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif DNA. Shares 6 notes with the original.

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Climate fit

Hot & Humid Comfortable in heat and monsoon, refreshing without suffocating.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif by Chanel but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
monsoon
year-round
Wear for
day
everyday
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Dark Side bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

CitrusFreshWoodyAromaticResinousSmokySpicyWarm

Longevity

5h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2021

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

Top, Heart & Base Notes

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Citrus
Citrus
Lemon
Lemon
F
Fresh Spices
Bergamot
Bergamot
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Dark Side is widely considered inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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