Chanel 2008 EDT

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N°5 Premiere

by Jacques Polge

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Chanel N°5 Premiere is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Jacques Polge. N°5 Premiere opens with Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Chanel's N°5 Premiere carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is Chanel N°5 for the modern age: utterly gorgeous and elegant, often described as a lighter, fizzier, less 'scream-y' version of the original. Prepare to be complimented. Beware of reformulations.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Modern
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N°5 Premiere Eau de Toilette 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:
Office Date Casual Formal

Its elegant and airy composition makes it highly versatile for most occasions, particularly office and formal events where a refined presence is desired. While generally moderate in sillage, some experience lighter projection, allowing for flexibility in casual settings too.

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

N°5 Eau Premier opens with a bright, sparkling aldehyde burst, like chilled champagne, softened by delicate neroli and a hint of warm ylang-ylang. The heart unfolds into a classic bouquet of rose and jasmine, which remains elegant and restrained. It settles into a creamy, powdery vanilla base, with touches of vetiver and sandalwood providing a subtle, sophisticated warmth without being overtly woody.

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