Chanel

Chanel No 5 Parfum

No 5 Parfum by Chanel is a fragrance for women released in 1921. It is defined above all by its powdery, woody and aldehydic accords.

Perfumer: Ernest Beaux

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Aldehydes
• Ylang-Ylang
• Neroli
• Bergamot
• Lemon

Heart notes

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

Base notes

• Civet
• Musk
• Sandalwood
• Amber
• Moss
• Vanilla
• Vetiver
• Patchouli

Main accords

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

When to wear it

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

Similar scents

• Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum (1986)
• Chanel No 5 Parfum (2026)
• Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette (2024)
• Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette (2026)
• Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
• Chanel N°5 (Vintage) (1921)

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