- Eau de Parfum
- for Women
- France
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Artistic & Niche / Statement Makers, Special Occasions / Office / Business, High Projection / Moderate Projection
Top Notes: Aldehydes, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart Notes: May Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Lily of the Valley
Base Notes: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber, Patchouli, Musk
Description
Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum is an iconic floral-aldehyde fragrance that embodies timeless elegance and femininity. The scent opens with bright citrus notes before revealing a luxurious bouquet of May Rose and jasmine, enriched by the distinctive sparkle of aldehydes. A soft base of vanilla adds warmth and sensuality, creating a sophisticated and unforgettable fragrance trail.
Product Origin: France
Additional Information
Mood: Artistic & Niche / Statement Makers. Despite its global fame, N°5 remains "Artistic" due to its abstract structure. It was the first to use an overdose of synthetic aldehydes to mimic the scent of "melting snow and frozen lakes," creating a metallic, sparkling texture that is still avant-garde today. This is the ultimate olfactory "power suit." It projects an aura of timeless authority and high-status elegance that is instantly recognizable, designed for a person who wants their presence felt through a cloud of sophisticated "perfumery gold."
Occasion: Special Occasions / Office / Business. The rich, powdery bouquet of May Rose and Jasmine makes it the "gold standard" for weddings, galas, or black-tie events where a sense of heritage and high-class femininity is required. In a professional setting, the soapy, clean-pressed-shirt vibe of the aldehydes combined with a dry vetiver and iris base conveys a disciplined, "no-nonsense" sophistication that is both polished and commanding.
Strength & Projection: High Projection / Moderate Projection. Upon initial application, the aldehydes "lift" the floral notes into the air with significant force, creating a radiant, shimmering cloud that announces your arrival. As it dries down into the sandalwood and vanilla base, it settles into a sophisticated, creamy hum that stays noticeable to those around you throughout the day without becoming cloying in indoor spaces.
INCI
Alcohol, Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract, Coumarin, Linalyl Acetate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Jasmine Oil/Extract, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Vanillin, Rose Flower Oil/Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Pinene, Geranyl Acetate, Beta-Caryophyllene, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Eugenol, Santalol, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Citral, Farnesol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Terpineol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Benzyl Cinnamate, Eugenyl Acetate, Terpinolene, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Anethole, Methyl Salicylate, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil/Extract, Benzaldehyde, Alpha-Terpinene, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 15985 (Yellow 6), Ci 17200 (Red 33), Ci 14700 (Red 4), Ps000027b
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The Connoisseur’s Comparison:"For those who admire the powdery, vintage charm of Shalimar or the clean, floral-musk transparency of Cerruti 1881, Chanel N°5 offers a more "architectural" and abstract interpretation. While many classics rely on heavy ambers or spices to create depth, N°5 utilizes an overdose of aldehydes to create a "shimmering" effect that feels cold and crystalline yet warm and skin-like simultaneously. It takes those traditional floral notes and refines them with laboratory-precision sparkle, resulting in a fragrance that feels more "luminous," more structured, and arguably more iconic than its contemporaries."

Chanel
Chanel is a legendary French luxury house known for its timeless elegance and iconic fragrances. Blending refined craftsmanship with modern creativity, Chanel perfumes offer sophisticated compositions ranging from fresh florals to rich woody accords, designed for those who appreciate classic luxury and lasting style.