N°5 Eau de Parfum vs Je Reviens Eau de Toilette

N°5

Edp	Concentration	Edt
F	Gender	U
1986	Year	1932
££	Price Tier	££

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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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Je Reviens Eau de Toilette

This golden oldie smells divine for those who love vintage, but the endless reformulations mean you'll struggle to find the 'real' Je Reviens. If you find a good vintage bottle, snap it up; otherwise, you might be left with a vague, watery whisper of its former glory.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	9%
Floral	37%	39%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	6%	8%
Sweet	19%	19%
Warm	3%	9%
Woody	11%	10%
Earthy	13%	11%
Animalic	10%	7%
Fresh	18%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

N°5 EdP

Je Reviens EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Aldehydes 22% vs 25%

Ylang-Ylang 22% vs 16%

Bergamot 18% vs 14%

Lemon 17% vs 13%

Only in N°5 Eau de Parfum

Neroli 18%

Only in Je Reviens Eau de Toilette

Jasmine 16% Orange Blossom 14%

Shared Notes

Rose 20% vs 12%

Orris 19% vs 16%

Only in N°5 Eau de Parfum

Iris 22% Jasmine 21% Lily Of The Valley 18%

Only in Je Reviens Eau de Toilette

Narcissus 20% Hyacinth 19% Lilac 17% Clove 14%

Shared Notes

Musk 13% vs 12%

Sandalwood 12% vs 12%

Amber 12% vs 10%

Oakmoss 12% vs 14%

Vetiver 11% vs 11%

Only in N°5 Eau de Parfum

Civet 14% Vanilla 12% Patchouli 11%

Only in Je Reviens Eau de Toilette

Violet 14% Incense 13% Tonka Bean 12%

Accords

N°5 Eau de Parfum Je Reviens Eau de Toilette

100%

Aldehydic

79%

85%

Floral

100%

90%

Powdery

69%

Green

80%

Fresh

78%

Yellow Floral

78%

65%

Woody

74%

Earthy

67%

White Floral

57%

35%

Citrus

56%

50%

Musky

Aldehydic shared

100%

79%

Floral shared

85%

100%

Powdery shared

90%

69%

Green

80%

Fresh

78%

Yellow Floral

78%

Woody shared

65%

74%

Earthy

67%

White Floral

57%

Citrus shared

35%

56%

Musky

50%

Performance

N°5 Eau de Parfum Je Reviens Eau de Toilette

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

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.

Je Reviens Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer Autumn Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

Its clean, soapy and subtle nature makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, as many reviews suggest. However, due to its often light performance in modern formulations, it might be overshadowed in formal or date settings, where a bolder scent is typically preferred.