beauty
Beauty in 2025 is less about perfection, more about presence. We’re curating the best of the year—from skin rituals that feel like rest to scents that stay in memory. Here, you’ll find what’s worth your time, space, and shelf. Because beauty isn’t about having more—it’s about choosing well.
5 Aug 2025
new:
Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif
What is Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif?
It is the newest fragrance in the Bleu de Chanel line—an ultimate, concentrated expression of the House’s iconic scent. More intense, sophisticated, and magnetic, it pushes the boundaries of masculinity through a dense amber-woody composition.
How does it differ from the original Bleu de Chanel?
While the original Bleu de Chanel is already known for its elegance, L’Exclusif amplifies the intensity. It has a richer, more complex trail, with a remarkable focus on sandalwood, cistus labdanum, and resinous notes, resulting in a fragrance that feels enveloping, mysterious, and deeply sophisticated.
Who created the fragrance?
The scent was composed by Olivier Polge, CHANEL’s in-house Perfumer-Creator. He describes it as “a dense, sophisticated, and complex composition, like an extract. A concentrate of exceptional raw materials. The most magnetic and mysterious facet of Bleu de Chanel.”
What are the main notes in Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif?
Majestic Sandalwood: ethically and sustainably sourced from Maré in New Caledonia, forming the backbone of the scent.
Cistus Labdanum: bringing leathery, resinous depth and mystery.
Amber-Woody Accord: giving the fragrance warmth, richness, and an enveloping intensity.
What is the concept behind the bottle design?
The bottle mirrors the radical intensity of the fragrance: a perfect square with taut, minimalist lines. Its shifting shades capture infinity—“too blue to be black, too black to be blue.” The design reflects the elusiveness and depth of the scent itself.
Who represents the fragrance?
Timothée Chalamet embodies Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif. Elusive yet magnetic, he personifies the audacious man who is always moving forward, living with intensity, and embracing the unknown. His presence mirrors the fragrance’s philosophy of confidence, movement, and boundless possibilities.
written by Team Currant
images courtesy of Chanel
5 Aug 2025
new:
n°1 de Chanel mist
What is the N°1 de Chanel Face Mist, exactly?
It’s a revitalizing facial mist from Chanel’s eco-minded N°1 line, designed to hydrate, energize, and refresh the skin throughout the day. More than a water spray, it claims to be skincare in mist form—with red camellia extract as its hero.
Who is it for?
The modern minimalist who wants skincare that’s fast, elegant, and elevated. It’s for those who find joy in rituals but don’t want 12 steps. Also: those who like their hydration with a whisper of luxury.
What does the red camellia do?
The red camellia, Chanel’s botanical icon, is known for its resilience and antioxidant properties. In this mist, it’s used to help support skin vitality and protect against environmental stress. It’s the flower with a French accent.
Can you use it over makeup?
That’s the intention. The mist is marketed as a multi-use product: pre-makeup, post-makeup, mid-day pick-me-up. Light enough not to disturb. Hydrating enough to make skin feel alive again.
Is it sustainable?
The N°1 line is part of Chanel’s move toward more conscious beauty. The bottle is recyclable, the formula contains ingredients of natural origin, and the camellia is grown in Chanel’s own open-sky labs in Gaujacq. Luxury is learning to tread lighter.
Is it worth the price?
It depends on what you expect from a mist. If hydration is all you're after, there are simpler options. If you're drawn to the full experience—design, ingredients, the idea of Chanel distilled into a spray—this one earns curiosity.
Would we recommend it?
We haven’t tested it (yet), but it fits our radar: refined, purposeful, and visually considered. The kind of product you notice on someone’s desk and quietly Google.
written by Team Currant
images courtesy of Chanel