A Whiff of Five
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Inspired by No 5
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Chanel No. 5 with a bit more edge, a bit more spice. If you like the classic aldehydic floral, but want it warmed up, this is your jam. Expect it to be divisive for the same reasons.
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 | 14% | 9% |
| Floral | 39% | 41% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 6% | 5% |
| Sweet | 21% | 25% |
| Warm | 4% | 4% |
| Woody | 10% | 13% |
| Earthy | 7% | 5% |
| Animalic | 11% | 8% |
| Fresh | 20% | 17% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Its sophisticated woody and white floral accords, combined with a noticeable sillage and longevity, make it ideal for formal events and evening dates. The same strength means it's a bit much for casual wear or the office, where it might overwhelm.
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 Woody, White Floral, Powdery accords and Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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