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Chanel No 5 Hair Mist

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Chanel Chanel No 5 Hair Mist is a body spray. Chanel No 5 Hair Mist opens with Neroli and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Chanel's Chanel No 5 Hair Mist carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

If you're a No. 5 fan who finds the full-on EDP a bit much, this hair mist is your gateway to a lighter, fresher, and more accessible take on a classic. It's No. 5's younger, prettier cousin, offering a soft, elegant touch without losing its iconic Chanel DNA.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
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Chanel No 5 Hair Mist bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes50%
Neroli50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine33%
Rose33%
Ylang-Ylang33%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood50%
Vanilla50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

As a hair mist, its sillage is intentionally gentle and its longevity moderate, making it perfect for office wear or casual outings where subtlety is key. It's a light, refreshing option that enhances the wearer without being overpowering, though perhaps a bit too delicate for very formal events or high-energy sports.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a soft, powdery veil of classic elegance, blooming with a delicate, fresh rose and bright jasmine. A subtle citrus zest adds a clean, uplifting sparkle to the sophisticated floral heart, making it feel less like a heavy perfume and more like an ethereal, clean aura. It's a whisper of No. 5, refined and modern.

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