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N°5 Eau de Parfum bottle N°5 EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
1986 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette bottle Chanel No 5 EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - N°5 EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Chanel No 5 EDT
Chanel No 5 EDT is a timeless icon that sparks strong opinions. While some laud its clean, elegant, and complex aroma, others find it shockingly dated or just plain soapy. This isn't a safe blind buy, but a classic that, if it works for you, exudes pure sophistication.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
N°5 EDP
Chanel No 5 EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 22% vs 22%
Aldehydes 22% vs 28%
Neroli 18% vs 17%
Bergamot 18% vs 15%
Lemon 17% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Iris 21% vs 23%
Jasmine 20% vs 20%
Rose 20% vs 19%
Orris 19% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Civet 13% vs 14%
Musk 13% vs 13%
Amber 12% vs 11%
Sandalwood 12% vs 13%
Oakmoss 12% vs 12%
Vanilla 12% vs 11%
Vetiver 11% vs 11%
Patchouli 11% vs 11%

Accords

N°5 Chanel No 5
100%
Aldehydic
85%
65%
Woody
100%
90%
Powdery
98%
85%
Floral
Fresh
81%
Iris
78%
Earthy
76%
50%
Musky
73%
35%
Citrus
73%
Aldehydic shared
100%
85%
Woody shared
65%
100%
Powdery shared
90%
98%
85%
81%
78%
76%
Musky shared
50%
73%
Citrus shared
35%
73%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

N°5

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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.

Chanel No 5

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its elegant and sophisticated profile, with moderate sillage, makes it suitable for formal settings and dates. While some find it too 'old-fashioned' for casual wear, others appreciate it for comforting at-home use. Its refined character isn't suited for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean aldehydic, powdery, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

N°5 EDP
Chanel No 5 EDT
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