L'Aimant Eau de Parfum bottle L'Aimant
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1927 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Aimant
Coty L'Aimant is either a timeless, affordable classic akin to Chanel No. 5 or simply a cheap, dated soapy mess. Its longevity and projection vary wildly, but it's universally agreed to offer serious bang for your buck if it hits right.
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Our Verdict - Inspired by No 5
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 9%
Floral 36% 41%
Fruity 8% 2%
Green 4% 5%
Sweet 26% 25%
Warm 3% 4%
Woody 12% 13%
Earthy 3% 5%
Animalic 8% 8%
Fresh 17% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Aimant EdP
Inspired by No 5 EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 37% vs 35%
Neroli 22% vs 20%
Bergamot 18% vs 16%
Only in L'Aimant
Peach 21%
Only in Inspired by No 5
Ylang-Ylang 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 21% vs 32%
Jasmine 21% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 20% vs 16%
Sandalwood 17% vs 28%
Vanilla 17% vs 23%
Vetiver 14% vs 18%
Only in Inspired by No 5
Amber 13%

Accords

L'Aimant Inspired by No 5
100%
Woody
55%
91%
Aldehydic
95%
75%
White Floral
85%
81%
Powdery
75%
80%
Sweet
79%
Aromatic
78%
Rose
65%
77%
Fresh
71%
Vanilla
Woody shared
100%
55%
Aldehydic shared
91%
95%
White Floral shared
75%
85%
Powdery shared
81%
75%
80%
79%
Rose shared
78%
65%
77%
71%

Performance

L'Aimant Inspired by No 5
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Aimant

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Formal

Its soft sillage and powdery floral nature make it suitable for casual wear or an office setting. While some find it elegant enough for formal events, its perceived 'vintage' character might not suit all formal tastes. Its lack of power makes it unsuitable for sport.

Inspired by No 5

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Aldehydic floral structure works year-round with stronger autumn and spring carry. Summer can read powdery-heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Classic powdery-floral is built for formal evenings, date, and office; casual works for fans of vintage style. Not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
92%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Aldehydic, White Floral, Powdery accords and Bergamot, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Aimant
Inspired by No 5
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