Chanel No 5 EDP

Chanel by Jacques Polge Original
88%
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Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum bottle Chanel No 5 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
1986 Year -
££ Price Tier £
126 Five Eau de Parfum bottle 126 Five EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Chanel No 5 EDP
The ultimate classic, polarising with its unique blend of clean aldehydes and deep florals. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent; one that inspires both devotion and derision, but remains an icon for a reason. Don't blind buy, though.
Acquired
Our Verdict - 126 Five EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Chanel No 5 EDP
126 Five EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 29% vs 27%
Ylang-Ylang 22% vs 21%
Neroli 17% vs 21%
Bergamot 16% vs 16%
Only in Chanel No 5
Peach 15%
Only in 126 Five
Lemon 14%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 25% vs 37%
Rose 24% vs 40%
Only in Chanel No 5
Iris 29%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 23% vs 19%
Vanilla 19% vs 17%
Vetiver 18% vs 15%
Patchouli 18% vs 13%
Only in Chanel No 5
Oakmoss 20%
Only in 126 Five
Musk 18% Amber 16%

Accords

Chanel No 5 126 Five
100%
Woody
40%
85%
Aldehydic
75%
79%
Fresh
55%
Floral
70%
69%
Powdery
45%
67%
Earthy
60%
Iris
56%
Citrus
Woody shared
100%
40%
Aldehydic shared
85%
75%
79%
Floral shared
55%
70%
Powdery shared
69%
45%
67%
60%
56%

Performance

Chanel No 5 126 Five
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Chanel No 5

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and unique profile make it a bit much for the office but perfect for formal events and date nights. Many users consider it a 'special occasion' scent or something to be enjoyed privately, showcasing its impactful presence.

126 Five

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aldehydic, floral, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Chanel No 5 EDP
126 Five EDP
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