N°5 Eau de Parfum bottle N°5
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender U
1986 Year 1981
££ Price Tier ££
K de Krizia Eau de Parfum bottle K de Krizia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - N°5
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 - K de Krizia
A divisive yet adored classic, K de Krizia is an unapologetically bold 80s floral chypre. While some find its vintage character a bit much, devotees celebrate its complexity and the undeniable allure of its original formulation. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 9%
Floral 37% 37%
Fruity 2% 6%
Green 6% 8%
Sweet 19% 19%
Warm 3% 6%
Woody 11% 9%
Earthy 13% 10%
Animalic 10% 12%
Fresh 18% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
N°5 EdP
K de Krizia EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 22% vs 26%
Neroli 18% vs 17%
Bergamot 18% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Civet 13% vs 12%
Musk 13% vs 10%
Sandalwood 12% vs 10%
Amber 12% vs 10%
Oakmoss 12% vs 14%
Vanilla 12% vs 8%
Vetiver 11% vs 10%
Only in N°5
Patchouli 11%
Only in K de Krizia
Leather 11% Styrax 10%

Accords

N°5 K de Krizia
100%
Aldehydic
75%
85%
Floral
100%
90%
Powdery
90%
Earthy
86%
65%
Woody
82%
Green
77%
Animalic
76%
50%
Musky
73%
Mossy
73%
35%
Citrus
Aldehydic shared
100%
75%
Floral shared
85%
100%
Powdery shared
90%
90%
86%
Woody shared
65%
82%
77%
76%
Musky shared
50%
73%
73%
35%

Performance

N°5 K de Krizia
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.

K de Krizia

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection, rich floral-animalic accords, and classic chypre structure make it too assertive for the office or casual daywear. Instead, it shines during formal events or romantic evenings, where its elegance and depth can be fully appreciated.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
94%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Aldehydic, Powdery, Floral accords and Civet, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

N°5
K de Krizia
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