Is SMEL. Paris a dupe of Chanel N°5?

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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.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Paris EDP

Copycat's Paris takes on Chanel No 5's aldehydic floral formula - one of perfumery's most iconic and most-copied accords - and lands the powdery, floral-aldehyde character reasonably well, though the aldehyde sparkle fades faster and the base reads simpler than the original's legendary complexity.

Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

N°5 EDP

Paris EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Ylang-Ylang 22% vs 27%

Neroli 18% vs 25%

Only in N°5

Aldehydes 23% Bergamot 18% Lemon 18%

Only in Paris

Jasmine 25% Rose 22%

Shared Notes

Iris 21% vs 34%

Lily Of The Valley 17% vs 26%

Only in N°5

Jasmine 21% Rose 20% Orris 19%

Only in Paris

Aldehydes 38%

Shared Notes

Musk 13% vs 32%

Sandalwood 12% vs 36%

Vanilla 12% vs 32%

Only in N°5

Civet 14% Amber 13% Oakmoss 12% Vetiver 12% Patchouli 11%

Accords

N°5 Paris

100%

Aldehydic

75%

90%

Powdery

50%

85%

Floral

60%

65%

Woody

30%

50%

Musky

45%

35%

Citrus

Aldehydic shared

100%

75%

Powdery shared

90%

50%

Floral shared

85%

60%

Woody shared

65%

30%

Musky shared

50%

45%

Citrus

35%

Performance

N°5 Paris

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

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.

Paris