The house introduces CHANEL Allure Homme Sport Superleggera, a redefinition of men’s perfumery with a new limited edition.
CHANEL Allure Homme Sport Superleggera: An Ode to Lightness and Power
Inspired by the Italian automotive concept of “superleggera,” Olivier Polge, CHANEL’s in-house perfumer, has created a reimagined version of the classic Allure Homme Sport. The idea at the heart of this composition? Strip away the excess to keep only the essential, just like a lightweight sports car for better performance. The concept of “superleggera” is applied to perfumery here for the first time. This term, which means “super light” in Italian, conveys that the lighter an object is, the more powerful it becomes.
Olivier Polge transposed this philosophy to the fragrance, removing the heavy elements to create something new around the iconic Allure Homme Sport by Chanel. It was a work on the subtle balance between lightness and intensity.
For Allure Homme Sport Superleggera, Olivier Polge did not seek to transform everything but rather to refine every detail of the original formula. The result is a fresh, energetic, and vibrant fragrance, with less amber, a lighter blend of woody notes, and a touch of patchouli that acts as the engine of this scent. The overall effect is akin to an idling engine—an undeniable power that seems to vibrate beneath the skin’s surface.
To maintain the connection with the original, Polge kept the sporty spirit of Allure Homme Sport while adding a touch of modernity. The original fragrance, with its powdery and amber notes, has been rebalanced with lighter and more vibrant raw materials. The rounder woody notes have been replaced by lighter woods such as cedar, and a touch of patchouli has been added to enhance the fragrance’s energetic dimension.
The composition of Superleggera highlights a revitalizing freshness by emphasizing zesty notes and using concentrated citrus for an almost metallic effect. The base notes, composed of sandalwood, patchouli, and white musks, provide a subtle and elegant depth, while remaining in the background. The whole is balanced to create a sensation of lightness and freedom, while retaining a palpable intensity.
For Olivier Polge, Allure Homme Sport Superleggera is ultimately a more relaxed and free fragrance compared to the original. The two scents are connected, but Superleggera caters to a different sensibility—to a man seeking a lighter and more vibrant olfactory experience. Polge imagines Superleggera as a fragrance that will surprise with its adaptability and its ability to reflect different personalities… A fragrance designed for those who aspire to ultimate performance, without ever compromising their elegance.