N°5 Premiere
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Inspired by No 5
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Chanel N°5 for the modern age: utterly gorgeous and elegant, often described as a lighter, fizzier, less 'scream-y' version of the original. Prepare to be complimented. Beware of reformulations.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Chanel's No 5 (1921) - the Ernest Beaux aldehydic floral that defined twentieth-century perfumery, here translated into an aldehyde-ylang opening over rose and jasmine with a sandalwood-vanilla close. Honest dupe-fidelity for formal wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 9% |
| Floral | 45% | 41% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 29% | 25% |
| Warm | 2% | 4% |
| Woody | 15% | 13% |
| Earthy | 4% | 5% |
| Animalic | 4% | 8% |
| Fresh | 14% | 17% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its elegant and airy composition makes it highly versatile for most occasions, particularly office and formal events where a refined presence is desired. While generally moderate in sillage, some experience lighter projection, allowing for flexibility in casual settings too.
Seasons
Aldehydic floral structure works year-round with stronger autumn and spring carry. Summer can read powdery-heavy.
Occasions
Classic powdery-floral is built for formal evenings, date, and office; casual works for fans of vintage style. Not for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aldehydic, White Floral, Powdery accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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