Is Blossom Perfumery 126 Five a dupe of Chanel N°5?
N°5 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1986 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
126 Five EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- N°5
- 126 Five
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A legend for a reason - N°5 Eau de Parfum is the definition of powdery, aldehydic luxury. Not for the faint of heart, this is a statement in sophistication, best worn by those who want to be remembered.
No. 126 nods to Chanel No 5's aldehydic-floral structure - sparkling aldehydes over rose and jasmine on a soft sandalwood-vanilla base - but the aldehydes read thinner and the composition never reaches the original's dense, powdery grandeur.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
No. 5's opulent floral aldehydic character and rich powdery-woody base shine in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. It can work in spring with a light touch, but its density and sillage may feel overwhelming in summer heat.
Occasions
A timeless, elegant scent suited for formal occasions or evenings, but also iconic for romantic dates. Its presence and sophistication may be too commanding for sport or very casual daily wear, and can be polarising in close office settings.
Seasons
Community season votes for Chanel N°5, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Chanel N°5, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Amber, Musk
Without civet and iris
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