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Chanel No 5 L'Eau

2016Men

citrus up front, then aldehydic, settling into fresh.

Chanel No 5 L'Eau by Chanel is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Chanel No 5 L'Eau was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Polge. Top notes are Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Orange; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and May Rose; base…

citrus aldehydic fresh woody

Nose: Olivier Polge

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lime, Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, May Rose
Drydown· 6h+
White Musk, Orris Root, Cedar, Vanila

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

44%

38%

27%

26%

25%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring37%Summer29%Fall19%Winter15%Day77%Night23%Wears female63%

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 perfumes for beginners — More Chanel picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Chanel No 5 L'Eau smell like?

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

What notes are in Chanel No 5 L'Eau?

Top: Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lime, Orange. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, May Rose. Base: White Musk, Orris Root, Cedar, Vanila.

How long does Chanel No 5 L'Eau last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Chanel No 5 L'Eau loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Chanel No 5 L'Eau best for?

Spring is the top pick (37%). Summer is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Chanel No 5 L'Eau?

Day wear leads at 77%. Night is a secondary pick at 23%.

Is Chanel No 5 L'Eau for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 63% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Chanel No 5 L'Eau?

Composed by Olivier Polge. Released in 2016.