Sublime Blossom Eau de Parfum bottle Sublime Blossom
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2019 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Chanel No 5 L'Eau Eau de Toilette bottle Chanel No 5 L'Eau

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sublime Blossom
This one's a proper British garden party in a bottle. Expect a bright floral explosion with a zesty citrus kick, but be warned: some find its exuberance a bit much. Definitely not your average polite posy, so try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Chanel No 5 L'Eau
This is Chanel No 5's younger, cooler sibling - a modern, clean, citrusy take on a classic that's still unmistakably Chanel. Expect a fizzy, powdery freshness, but brace yourself for polarising longevity; some love it, others find it too fleeting for the price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 25% 21%
Floral 33% 39%
Fruity 4% 4%
Green 4% 3%
Sweet 23% 23%
Warm 2% 2%
Woody 10% 8%
Earthy 2% 3%
Animalic 13% 11%
Fresh 20% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sublime Blossom EdP
Chanel No 5 L'Eau EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Neroli 28% vs 14%
Bergamot 24% vs 12%
Orange 23% vs 11%
Lemon 22% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 18% vs 40%
Jasmine 17% vs 31%
Only in Chanel No 5 L'Eau
Rose 28%
Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 29%
Vanilla 21% vs 21%
Only in Chanel No 5 L'Eau
Orris 26% Cedar 22%

Accords

Sublime Blossom Chanel No 5 L'Eau
100%
White Floral
47%
74%
Citrus
100%
67%
Floral
Aldehydic
61%
57%
Yellow Floral
47%
Fresh
56%
52%
Sweet
47%
49%
Woody
48%
45%
Powdery
48%
47%
Musky
45%
White Floral shared
100%
47%
Citrus shared
74%
100%
67%
61%
Yellow Floral shared
57%
47%
56%
Sweet shared
52%
47%
Woody shared
49%
48%
Powdery shared
45%
48%
Musky shared
47%
45%

Performance

Sublime Blossom Chanel No 5 L'Eau
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sublime Blossom

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its potent floral and citrus accords make it a versatile choice for casual outings and dates, feeling fresh and lovely. While some find it too strong for the office, its moderate sillage keeps it acceptable for professional settings. It's too overtly floral for formal events and lacks the utilitarian characteristics for sport.

Chanel No 5 L'Eau

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office wear, and its lightness is perfect for casual settings. While it’s elegant enough for formal events, its intimate nature and perceived weak longevity by some make it less ideal for occasions where a bold statement is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
92%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Powdery accords and Jasmine, Neroli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sublime Blossom
Chanel No 5 L'Eau
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