CHANEL No. 5 by Chanel Eau De Parfum Spray 1.2 oz (Women)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
CHANEL No. 5 Eau de Parfum is an iconic floral-aldehydic composition created in 1986 by in-house perfumer Jacques Polge. It serves as a fuller, modern reinterpretation of Ernest Beaux’s original 1921 Extrait de Parfum, built around an abstract, multi-layered olfactory profile.
Complete Olfactory Pyramid
Top Notes (The Sparkle):
Synthesized Aldehydes: Provide an signature effervescent, soapy, and champagne-like lift.
Ylang-Ylang (Comoros) & Neroli: Add lush, tropical, and clean green floral nuances.
Bergamot & Peach Note: Introduce a bright citrus clarity softened by a subtle, velvety fruitiness.
Heart Notes (The Floral Core):
May Rose (Rose de Mai from Grasse): Delivers a rich, honeyed, and sweet floral warmth.
Grasse Jasmine: Offers an elegant, indolic, and deeply creamy white-floral structure.
Iris & Lily-of-the-Valley: Bring a soft, powdery, elegant rootiness with fresh green undertones.
Base Notes (The Sensual Sillage):
Bourbon Vanilla: Imparts a smooth, sensual, and cozy sweetness that rounds out the sharp aldehydes.
Mysore Sandalwood & Vetiver: Provide a woody, warm, and slightly smoky foundation.
Patchouli & Oakmoss: Offer a subtle, dark earthiness that enhances longevity.
Performance Profile
Longevity: 7–10 hours on the skin, staying much longer on clothing.
Sillage & Projection: Moderate to strong. The initial spray opens bold and airy before drying down into a warm, powdery floral aura.