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N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition

by Olivier Polge

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Chanel N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2024, created by Olivier Polge. N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Grasse Rose Absolute, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Iris, Vanilla, and Clean Musk. Chanel's N°5 L’EAU – Limited Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A modernised, softer take on a classic, N°5 L'Eau is a clean, fresh, and surprisingly versatile scent, though some find it a bit too fleeting for the price. If you can get past the divisive aldehydes, it's a classy crowd-pleaser.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Modern
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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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate performance and clean, fresh profile make it ideal for casual wear and the office, offering a subtle elegance without being overpowering. While suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage or bold character makes it less impactful for formal events or intense sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

N°5 L'Eau opens with a bright, effervescent burst of bergamot, lemon, and neroli, softened by a gentle aldehydic breeze. As it settles, a lush heart of jasmine and Grasse rose absolute emerges, underscored by the creamy, slightly indolic touch of ylang-ylang. The dry-down introduces a comforting blend of clean musk, soft cedar, and a hint of powdery iris and vanilla, leaving a refined, ethereal trail.

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