Chanel 2016 EDP

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N°18

by Jacques Polge

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Chanel N°18 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Jacques Polge. Chanel's N°18 carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive yet utterly captivating, N°18 is for those who seek the unusual. Its abstract nature and unique ambrette profile make it a 'love it or hate it' scent, rewarding the patient nose with nuanced beauty.
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  • Subtle
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N°18 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate longevity and sillage, N°18 is suitable for daily wear, leaning towards casual and office settings where its subtle elegance won't overwhelm. While it can be worn on dates, its abstract nature might be less universally appealing than a traditional date night fragrance. It's generally too subtle for formal events and inappropriate for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

N°18 opens with a challenging yet intriguing burst of ambrette, a musky seed that presents as both fruity and rooty, almost vegetal. This initial, almost unsettling, purity mellows into a sophisticated blend where cool, silken iris emerges, not powdery but aristocratic. Vague floral and fruity notes dance around the central ambrette, creating an abstract, sparkling aura before settling into a warm, gently woody base with a clean, skin-like musk.

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