Chanel Paradisio (645) Le Vernis Nail Colour ($27.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a “pearly pale green.” It’s a very light, warm white with a green-ish tint and metallic shimmer. It had some visible brush strokes, and it had semi-opaque color coverage. I wish it applied more evenly, and it’s a polish that might be better with three coats, though it has a medium-thick consistency so I don’t know about the wear/feel of three coats. Dior Pampille (192) (LE, $24.00) is sheerer. Tom Ford Beauty Vapour (LE, $30.00) is whiter. Essie Absolutely Shore (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery. Butter London Fiver (P, $15.00) is less shimmery, darker. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Chanel Tenderly (641) Le Vernis Nail Colour ($27.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a “purple rosewood.” It’s a muted, medium-dark plummy mauve with warm undertones and a cream-jelly finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation after two coats, and it dried down to a naturally shiny finish without the need of a top coat. It was easy to apply and self-leveled. Zoya Odette (P, $9.00) is lighter. Formula X Perfection (P, $12.50) is grayer. NARS Manosque (LE, $20.00) is darker. China Glaze Below Deck (LE, $7.50) is darker, cooler-toned. Zoya Jana (P, $9.00) is darker, cooler-toned. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Chanel Desirio (643) Le Vernis Nail Colour ($27.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as an “intense magenta.” It’s a brightened, medium-dark berry-pink with a cream finish. It had almost opaque coverage after a single coat, but I used two in swatches to be sure. It dried down to a high-shine finish and was incredibly easy to apply. Chanel Coup de Coeur (P, $27.00) is more muted, warmer. Formula X A+ (P, $12.50) is brighter. MAC Toco Toucan (LE, $16.00) is brighter, cooler-toned. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

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Chanel Paradisio (645) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Paradisio (645) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Paradisio (645) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Paradisio (645) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Paradisio (645) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Paradisio (645) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Paradisio (645) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Tenderly (641) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Tenderly (641) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Tenderly (641) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Tenderly (641) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Tenderly (641) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Tenderly (641) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Tenderly (641) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Desirio (643) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Desirio (643) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Desirio (643) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Desirio (643) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Desirio (643) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Desirio (643) Le Vernis Nail Colour

Chanel Desirio (643) Le Vernis Nail Colour