N°5 Eau de Parfum vs Calèche Eau de Toilette

N°5

Edp	Concentration	Edt
F	Gender	F
1986	Year	1961
££	Price Tier	££

Calèche

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - N°5 Eau de Parfum

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.

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Our Verdict - Calèche Eau de Toilette

A masterclass in classic French perfumery, Calèche EDT is a poised aldehydic floral-chypre that exudes old-world elegance and confidence. Not for the shy or the trendy, this is the scent of heritage and savoir faire.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	15%
Floral	37%	35%
Fruity	2%	3%
Green	6%	8%
Sweet	19%	20%
Warm	3%	3%
Woody	11%	17%
Earthy	13%	10%
Animalic	10%	7%
Fresh	18%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

N°5 EdP

Calèche EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Aldehydes 22% vs 16%

Neroli 18% vs 14%

Bergamot 18% vs 14%

Lemon 17% vs 13%

Only in N°5 Eau de Parfum

Ylang-Ylang 23%

Only in Calèche Eau de Toilette

Cypress 15% Orange Blossom 14% Mandarin 13%

Shared Notes

Iris 21% vs 18%

Jasmine 20% vs 16%

Rose 20% vs 16%

Lily Of The Valley 17% vs 15%

Only in N°5 Eau de Parfum

Orris 19%

Only in Calèche Eau de Toilette

Ylang-Ylang 17% Gardenia 16%

Shared Notes

Musk 13% vs 13%

Sandalwood 12% vs 15%

Amber 12% vs 12%

Oakmoss 12% vs 16%

Vetiver 11% vs 14%

Only in N°5 Eau de Parfum

Civet 14% Vanilla 12% Patchouli 11%

Only in Calèche Eau de Toilette

Cedar 14% Tonka Bean 13%

Accords

N°5 Eau de Parfum Calèche Eau de Toilette

100%

Aldehydic

95%

90%

Powdery

60%

85%

Floral

75%

65%

Woody

80%

Chypre

65%

50%

Musky

Green

50%

35%

Citrus

Aldehydic shared

100%

95%

Powdery shared

90%

60%

Floral shared

85%

75%

Woody shared

65%

80%

Chypre

65%

Musky

50%

Green

50%

Citrus

35%

Performance

N°5 Eau de Parfum Calèche Eau de Toilette

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

N°5 Eau de Parfum

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.

Calèche Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The bright, aldehydic opening and crisp citrus make this especially fitting for spring, while the powdery chypre florals and mossy woods give substantial presence for fall. It can be a refined year-round signature but may feel a touch too crisp and classical for the height of summer or coldest winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Formal

Also Works:

Date Casual

Its elegant, sophisticated structure is perfect for formal settings or a polished professional environment. The aldehydic intensity and chypre bite may be too much for casual or sporty situations but shine in settings where refinement is key.