Chanel

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

Launched by Chanel in 1986, No 5 Eau de Parfum is a woody, aldehydic and fresh scent that opens with Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli and settles into Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Vanilla.

Perfumer: Jacques Polge

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Aldehydes
• Ylang-Ylang
• Neroli
• Bergamot
• Peach

Heart notes

• Iris
• Jasmine
• Rose
• Lily-of-the-Valley

Base notes

• Sandalwood
• Oakmoss
• Vanilla
• Patchouli
• Vetiver

Main accords

• woody
• aldehydic
• fresh
• white floral
• powdery
• earthy
• yellow floral
• iris
• citrus
• floral

When to wear it

Best seasons: spring, fall, winter. Most worn for: casual wear, nights out.

Similar scents

• Chanel No 5 Parfum (1921)
• Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette (2026)
• Chanel No 5 Parfum (2026)
• Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette (2024)
• Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
• Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette - Vintage (1924)

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