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Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

1986Men

woody up front, then aldehydic, settling into fresh.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum by Chanel is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum was launched in 1986. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot and Peach; middle notes are Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley;…

woody aldehydic fresh white floral

Nose: Jacques Polge

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot, Peach
Heart· 2–4h
Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Patchouli, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

79%

71%

67%

55%

53%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter33%Fall33%Spring21%Summer13%Night53%Day47%Wears female62%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum smell like?

woody up front, then aldehydic, settling into fresh. Dominant accords: woody, aldehydic, fresh.

What notes are in Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

Top: Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot, Peach. Heart: Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Patchouli, Vetiver.

How long does Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum best for?

Winter is the top pick (33%). Fall is second at 33%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

Night wear leads at 53%. Day is a secondary pick at 47%.

Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 62% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

Composed by Jacques Polge. Released in 1986.