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Chanel No 5 Parfum

1921Men

powdery up front, then woody, settling into aldehydic.

Chanel No 5 Parfum by Chanel is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Chanel No 5 Parfum was launched in 1921. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Beaux. Top notes are Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes…

powdery woody aldehydic iris

Nose: Ernest Beaux

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Civet, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Moss, Vanilla, Vetiver, Patchouli

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

94%

79%

73%

72%

65%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter37%Fall32%Spring19%Summer11%Night61%Day39%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 Parfum smell like?

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

What notes are in Chanel No 5 Parfum?

Top: Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon. Heart: Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Civet, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Moss, Vanilla, Vetiver, Patchouli.

How long does Chanel No 5 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 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 Parfum best for?

Winter is the top pick (37%). Fall is second at 32%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Chanel No 5 Parfum?

Night wear leads at 61%. Day is a secondary pick at 39%.

Is Chanel No 5 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 Parfum?

Composed by Ernest Beaux. Released in 1921.