89%
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A Whiff of Five Eau de Parfum bottle A Whiff of Five
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2019 Year 2019
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A Whiff of Five
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Patiala
This one's a divisive affair. For some, Patiala is a radiant, elegant rose-amber delight. For others, it's a screechy aldehyde bomb that quickly devolves into something disappointingly generic or even outright unpleasant. It seems to have that BR540-esque 'love it or hate it' quality.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 16%
Floral 39% 33%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 6% 3%
Sweet 21% 20%
Warm 4% 7%
Woody 10% 4%
Earthy 7% 11%
Animalic 11% 13%
Fresh 20% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A Whiff of Five EdP
Patiala EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 25% vs 58%
Shared Notes
Rose 36% vs 57%
Only in Patiala
Orange Blossom 43%
Shared Notes
Musk 17% vs 32%
Amber 17% vs 39%

Accords

A Whiff of Five Patiala
100%
Woody
60%
Rose
100%
93%
White Floral
78%
89%
Citrus
87%
79%
Powdery
54%
60%
Aldehydic
78%
62%
Amber
76%
75%
Fresh
74%
74%
Musky
65%
66%
Aromatic
Mossy
57%
Soapy
56%
100%
Rose shared
60%
100%
White Floral shared
93%
78%
Citrus shared
89%
87%
Powdery shared
79%
54%
Aldehydic shared
60%
78%
Amber shared
62%
76%
Fresh shared
75%
74%
Musky shared
74%
65%
66%
57%
56%

Performance

A Whiff of Five Patiala
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

A Whiff of Five

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Patiala

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and longevity, Patiala is best suited for social events rather than an office setting, where it might be too overwhelming. The amber and rose lend themselves well to romantic dates and formal occasions, though its brightness means it can also work casually.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Citrus, Aldehydic accords and Rose, Aldehydes notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A Whiff of Five
Patiala
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