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Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum bottle Chanel No 5 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1986 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Inspired by No 5 Eau de Parfum bottle Inspired by No 5 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.
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Our Verdict - Inspired by No 5 EDP
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Chanel's No 5 (1921) - the Ernest Beaux aldehydic floral that defined twentieth-century perfumery, here translated into an aldehyde-ylang opening over rose and jasmine with a sandalwood-vanilla close. Honest dupe-fidelity for formal wear at a fraction of the designer price.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Chanel No 5 EDP
Inspired by No 5 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 29% vs 35%
Ylang-Ylang 22% vs 27%
Neroli 17% vs 20%
Bergamot 16% vs 16%
Only in Chanel No 5
Peach 15%
Shared Notes
Iris 28% vs 20%
Jasmine 25% vs 30%
Rose 24% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 23% vs 28%
Vanilla 19% vs 23%
Vetiver 18% vs 18%
Only in Chanel No 5
Oakmoss 20% Patchouli 19%
Only in Inspired by No 5
Musk 17% Amber 13%

Accords

Chanel No 5 Inspired by No 5
100%
Woody
55%
85%
Aldehydic
95%
77%
White Floral
85%
79%
Fresh
69%
Powdery
75%
67%
Earthy
Rose
65%
60%
Iris
56%
Citrus
55%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
55%
Aldehydic shared
85%
95%
White Floral shared
77%
85%
79%
Powdery shared
69%
75%
67%
65%
60%
56%
55%

Performance

Chanel No 5 Inspired by No 5
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Inspired by No 5

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Aldehydic floral structure works year-round with stronger autumn and spring carry. Summer can read powdery-heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Classic powdery-floral is built for formal evenings, date, and office; casual works for fans of vintage style. Not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean aldehydic, white floral, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Chanel No 5 EDP
Inspired by No 5 EDP
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