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Perfumer
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Eau de Parfumfeminine
Created by Jacques Polge
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; base notes are Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver. The Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum was created by Jacques Polges in 1986 as another interpretation of the iconic original fragrance introduced by Coco Chanel and created by Ernest Beaux in 1921. Top notes include neroli, ylang-ylang, peach, bergamot and aldehydes. Middle notes include fresh jasmine, lily of the valley, iris and may rose. Base notes capture deep blend of Mysore sandalwood, vetiver, moss, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla. Carole Bouquet became the face of the fragrance.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
64%
Spr
39%
Sum
98%
Fall
Day & Night
83%
Day
93%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
11,400 votes
3.60
Love it
4.4k39%
Like it
2.7k24%
OK
1.0k9%
Dislike
2.0k18%
Hate it
1.3k11%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 34 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum remains a polarizing fragrance in the r/fragrance community. While recognized as an iconic classic worth owning for its historical significance and pleasant drydown, multiple users report the initial aldehydic profile smells unpleasantly like bug spray or insect repellent, leading to widespread disappointment among modern users expecting to love such a legendary scent.
Strengths
- Classic iconic fragrance with historical significance
- Beautiful drydown and longevity once it settles
- Appreciated by fragrance collectors despite polarizing initial scent
Weaknesses
- Initial scent compared to bug spray or insect repellent by multiple users
- Polarizing aldehydic profile not universally appealing
- Often perceived as outdated or 'old ladies perfume'
- EDT version may be preferable to EDP for some
Best for
Fragrance collectors and history enthusiastsOlder generations or traditional wearersThose who appreciate the drydown over initial application
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
