N°5 Premiere Eau de Toilette bottle N°5 Premiere
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2008 Year 2000
££ Price Tier ££
Mahora Eau de Parfum bottle Mahora

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - N°5 Premiere Eau de Toilette
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.
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Our Verdict - Mahora Eau de Parfum
Mahora is a divisive white floral, either a forgotten masterpiece longing for a re-release or a challenging, overpowering beast. Expect a rich, buttery tuberose with a tropical twist, but be warned, it's not for the faint of heart.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 10%
Floral 45% 35%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 5% 12%
Sweet 29% 31%
Warm 2% 3%
Woody 15% 16%
Earthy 4% 5%
Animalic 4% 4%
Fresh 14% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
N°5 Premiere EdT
Mahora EdP

Notes

Only in N°5 Premiere Eau de Toilette
Aldehydes 38% Ylang-Ylang 32% Neroli 30%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 50% vs 19%
Only in N°5 Premiere Eau de Toilette
Rose 49%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 38% vs 35%
Sandalwood 33% vs 37%
Vetiver 27% vs 27%

Accords

N°5 Premiere Eau de Toilette Mahora Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
86%
88%
White Floral
100%
99%
Aldehydic
89%
Fresh
84%
Yellow Floral
69%
Tuberose
82%
62%
Floral
72%
71%
Vanilla
58%
65%
Sweet
71%
62%
Rose
Green
61%
58%
Powdery
52%
Citrus
52%
Woody shared
100%
86%
White Floral shared
88%
100%
99%
89%
Yellow Floral shared
84%
69%
82%
Floral shared
62%
72%
Vanilla shared
71%
58%
Sweet shared
65%
71%
62%
61%
Powdery shared
58%
52%
52%

Performance

N°5 Premiere Eau de Toilette Mahora Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

N°5 Premiere Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

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.

Mahora Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Mahora’s powerful sillage and long-lasting, heavy white floral and woody accords make it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear. It truly shines on dates or for special evening events where its opulent, 'unforgettable' character can make a confident statement, with many reviewers recommending it for such settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Woody, Floral accords and Jasmine, Neroli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

N°5 Premiere Eau de Toilette
Mahora Eau de Parfum
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