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Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum bottle Mademoiselle EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2019 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
Chanel No 5 L'Eau Eau de Toilette bottle Chanel No 5 L'Eau EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mademoiselle EDP
Mademoiselle is a sweet, floral knockout that punches well above its weight. A strong sillage and impressive longevity make this a proper statement perfume for those who like to be noticed.
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Our Verdict - Chanel No 5 L'Eau EDT
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

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mademoiselle EDP
Chanel No 5 L'Eau EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 32% vs 31%
Ylang-Ylang 32% vs 40%
Rose 16% vs 28%
Only in Mademoiselle
Mimosa 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 21% vs 29%
Vanilla 21% vs 21%

Accords

Mademoiselle Chanel No 5 L'Eau
100%
White Floral
47%
80%
Citrus
100%
97%
Yellow Floral
47%
90%
Sweet
47%
67%
Powdery
48%
67%
Vanilla
66%
Woody
48%
Aldehydic
61%
60%
Musky
45%
58%
Floral
Fresh
56%
46%
Aromatic
White Floral shared
100%
47%
Citrus shared
80%
100%
Yellow Floral shared
97%
47%
Sweet shared
90%
47%
Powdery shared
67%
48%
67%
Woody shared
66%
48%
61%
Musky shared
60%
45%
58%
56%
46%

Performance

Mademoiselle Chanel No 5 L'Eau
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mademoiselle

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sweet, powerful floral profile and strong projection make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is preferred. However, it shines for dates and formal events, leaving a memorable trail. It's a bit much for casual daytime wear unless you're aiming for full glam.

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

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, yellow floral, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mademoiselle EDP
Chanel No 5 L'Eau EDT
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