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No 5 Cologne bottle No 5 EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
F Gender M
1921 Year 1921
££ Price Tier £
Spike Eau de Parfum bottle Spike EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - No 5 EDC
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is far from being the 'old lady' scent some sniff at; this particular vintage concentration is a civet-rich, aldehydic powerhouse that commands attention. It's a classic for a reason, if you can get your hands on a well-preserved bottle.
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Our Verdict - Spike EDP
Spike chases the most iconic perfume of all, Chanel No. 5: the soapy aldehydic sparkle, powdery jasmine-and-rose heart and warm musky-woody base all read as a clear homage. The dupe flattens the original's seamless, luxurious blend and trims its sillage, wearing skin-close, but as a budget aldehydic floral it captures the timeless, elegant character for a fraction of the price.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
No 5 EDC
Spike EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 29% vs 27%
Ylang-Ylang 23% vs 20%
Bergamot 15% vs 18%
Lemon 14% vs 16%
Only in Spike
Neroli 17%
Shared Notes
Iris 21% vs 22%
Jasmine 21% vs 30%
Rose 20% vs 28%
Only in No 5
Orris 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 14% vs 15%
Amber 13% vs 14%
Sandalwood 11% vs 15%
Vetiver 11% vs 12%
Oakmoss 11% vs 12%
Patchouli 10% vs 12%
Vanilla 9% vs 15%
Only in No 5
Civet 17%

Accords

No 5 Spike
100%
Powdery
65%
97%
Woody
50%
87%
Musky
50%
Floral
85%
69%
Aldehydic
80%
76%
Earthy
72%
Iris
70%
Animalic
65%
Fresh
62%
Citrus
Amber
45%
Powdery shared
100%
65%
Woody shared
97%
50%
Musky shared
87%
50%
85%
Aldehydic shared
69%
80%
76%
72%
70%
65%
62%
45%

Performance

No 5 Spike
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

No 5

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

While a 'cologne', reviews indicate strong performance and presence, making it less ideal for office wear. Its complex, luxurious, and sensual character makes it perfectly suited for dates and formal events, resonating with its historical reputation for elegance.

Spike

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A powdery aldehydic floral feels elegant in cooler weather and milder spring days, heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date

Its refined, classic character suits formal evenings and dates more than casual daytime or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

No 5 EDC
Spike EDP
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