Diptyque
Philosykos
Eau de toilette
A study of fig: fruit, leaf and tree.
Chanel ↗
Chanel No 5 Parfum
Concentration not recorded
Powdery · Woody · Aldehydic.
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The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Chanel No 5 Parfum by Chanel has a listed powdery, woody, aldehydic profile, with notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon.
Based on listed notes and accords.
01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
These are the listed scent notes, not a complete ingredient formula. Note placement does not establish how long a fragrance lasts.
Main accords
powdery
100
woody
94
aldehydic
79
iris
73
fresh
72
white floral
65
musky
65
earthy
62
Relative prominence on a 0–100 scale. Not ingredient percentages.
Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.76 / 5
2,876 votes
See vote breakdown
category average, not hours
Projection
2.56 / 4
3,126 votes
See vote breakdown
1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
2.51 / 5
807 votes
See vote breakdown
1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
Season preferences
winter
2,934
spring
1,519
summer
884
autumn
2,546
Vote counts. Categories are not mutually exclusive.
Day or evening?
day
2,107
night
3,270
Preferences, not restrictions on when to wear it.
11,314Own it
5,411Previously owned
4,342Want it
View overall rating distribution
Different measures can have different numbers of votes.
03 / Keep exploring
Explore shared accords.
These entries share at least one leading accord. That alone does not establish that they smell alike.
Diptyque
Tam Dao
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Sandalwood and cedar at the heart.
Le Labo
Another 13
Musky · Amber · Woody.
Dolce&Gabbana
Light Blue
Citrus · Woody · Fresh.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Chanel No 5 Parfum smell like?
Chanel No 5 Parfum by Chanel has a listed powdery, woody, aldehydic profile, with notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Ernest Beaux.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.76 out of 5, from 2,876 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Chanel No 5 Parfum?
Its listed notes include aldehydes, ylang-ylang, neroli, bergamot, lemon, iris, jasmine, rose, orris root, lily-of-the-valley, civet, musk, sandalwood, amber, moss, vanilla, vetiver, patchouli. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Try before you decide
Let your skin have the final say.
Save this fragrance to your sampling shortlist. Retailer stock and prices are not connected in this prototype.
A scent worth sharing
Pass it on.
PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Chanel No 5 Parfum
Chanel
Leading accords
powdery
woody
aldehydic
iris
fresh
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Aldehydes · Ylang-Ylang · Neroli · Bergamot · Lemon · Iris