The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Chanel No 5 Parfum
meets Philosykos.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Shared ground
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
The distinction
Concentration not recorded leads with powdery; Eau de toilette leads with green. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance | ![]() Chanel Chanel No 5 ParfumConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ | ![]() Diptyque PhilosykosEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de toilette |
| Listed year | 1921 | 1996 |
| Leading accords | powdery · woody · aldehydic | green · woody · fresh |
| Notes unique to this record | Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon, Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley, Civet, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Moss, Vanilla, Vetiver, Patchouli | Fig, Fig Leaf, Fig Tree |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.76 · 2,876 votes | 2.48 · 1,544 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.56 · 3,126 votes | 1.58 · 1,449 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed powdery and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de toilette
Start here if the listed green and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

