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Chanel No 5 L'Eau

by Olivier Polge

Chanel Chanel No 5 L'Eau is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Olivier Polge. Chanel No 5 L'Eau opens with Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Orris, Musk, Cedar, and Vanilla. Chanel's Chanel No 5 L'Eau carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

This is Chanel No 5's younger, cooler sibling - a modern, clean, citrusy take on a classic that's still unmistakably Chanel. Expect a fizzy, powdery freshness, but brace yourself for polarising longevity; some love it, others find it too fleeting for the price.
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  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
Chanel No 5 L'Eau Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21%
Floral 39%
Fruity 5%
Green 3%
Sweet 23%
Warm 2%
Woody 9%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 12%
Fresh 20%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Aldehydic
61%
Fresh
56%
Woody
48%
Powdery
48%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 20% Lemon 18% Neroli 14% Bergamot 12% Mandarin 12% Lime 12% Orange 12%

Heart Notes

Ylang-Ylang 40% Jasmine 31% Rose 28%

Base Notes

Musk 30% Orris 26% Cedar 22% Vanilla 21%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office wear, and its lightness is perfect for casual settings. While it’s elegant enough for formal events, its intimate nature and perceived weak longevity by some make it less ideal for occasions where a bold statement is desired.

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About

Opens with a zesty, sparkling burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin, uplifted by airy aldehydes that feel clean, not stuffy. The heart unveils delicate rose and jasmine, softened by creamy ylang-ylang, before settling into a soft, musky base of orris, cedar, and a hint of vanilla. It's a translucent, effervescent interpretation, less heavy than its predecessor, delivering a chic and sophisticated cleanliness from start to finish.

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