Dupe review · Bujairami
Helou (light)
The Chanel Bleu de Chanel profile, from Bujairami.
- Smells like
- Chanel Bleu de Chanel
- Price
- $32.50
- Size
- —
- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
- $173
- Made by
- Bujairami
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Helou (light) scores 6.9 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Bleu de Chanel.
Bujairami sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Bleu de Chanel's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
Strength: eau de toilette — lighter than most originals.
At $33 it costs 81% less than Bleu de Chanel.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Bujairami publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Chanel Bleu de Chanel is grapefruit, lemon and mint at first, ginger, nutmeg and jasmine at its heart and incense, sandalwood and cedar at the end. Bujairami set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- grapefruit
- lemon
- mint
Heart
- ginger
- nutmeg
- jasmine
Base
- incense
- sandalwood
- cedar
For the man of every occasion. Citrus and pink pepper dry down to incense, sandalwood and cedar — the safe bet that still impresses.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 25 twins of Chanel Bleu de Chanel we can price, Helou (light) is number 21 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Armaf Marjan Silver $20/100ml
- 02 Armaf Voyage Bleu $24/100ml
- 03 Paris Corner The Blue $24/100ml
- 04 Paris Corner Gravity Bleu $24/100ml
- 05 Pendora Scents Gravity Bleu $24/100ml
- 06 Pendora Scents The Blue $24/100ml
- 07 Maison Alhambra Maitre de Blue $25/100ml
- 08 Copycat Fragrances Bleu de Chanel $29/100ml
- 09 Afnan 9PM $30/100ml
- 10 Armaf Tag Him $43/100ml
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The community
What people say about Helou (light)
Rating
—How close to Bleu de Chanel
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Bujairami Helou (light) smell like?
It is built to smell like Chanel Bleu de Chanel — grapefruit, lemon and mint up top, ginger, nutmeg and jasmine in the heart, incense, sandalwood and cedar in the base.
Is Bujairami Helou (light) a dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel?
Yes — Bujairami sells it as its version of Chanel Bleu de Chanel, and it is also listed against Chanel Bleu de Chanel Parfum.
Where can I buy Bujairami Helou (light)?
It is in stock at $32.50 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.