Is Divain Nº 5 a dupe of Chanel N°5?

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View Liquid → N°5 EDP

View Liquid → Nº 5 EDP

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.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Nº 5 EDP

A powdery aldehydic dupe of the world's most famous perfume, Chanel Nº 5. The jasmine-rose heart is recognisable; the sandalwood-oakmoss base lacks the density of the Chanel original.

Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

N°5 EDP

Nº 5 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Ylang-Ylang 22% vs 22%

Aldehydes 22% vs 32%

Bergamot 18% vs 27%

Only in N°5

Neroli 18% Lemon 18%

Only in Nº 5

Peach 18%

Shared Notes

Iris 21% vs 22%

Jasmine 20% vs 32%

Rose 20% vs 27%

Lily Of The Valley 17% vs 17%

Only in N°5

Orris 19%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 12% vs 32%

Oakmoss 12% vs 22%

Vanilla 12% vs 17%

Vetiver 11% vs 27%

Only in N°5

Civet 14% Musk 13% Amber 13% Patchouli 11%

Accords

N°5 Nº 5

100%

Aldehydic

85%

90%

Powdery

65%

85%

Floral

80%

65%

Woody

50%

White Floral

55%

50%

Musky

35%

Citrus

Aldehydic shared

100%

85%

Powdery shared

90%

65%

Floral shared

85%

80%

Woody shared

65%

50%

White Floral

55%

Musky

50%

Citrus

35%

Performance

N°5 Nº 5

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

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.

Nº 5