ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

intimateenormous

Price value-

overpricedgreat value

Gender lean-

femininemasculine

Accord radar

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

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Full accord breakdown

Main accords

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White Floral

Woody

Yellow Floral

Iris

Amber

Powdery

Sweet

Floral

Violet

Citrus

Community profile

community votes

Longevity

very weak

13%

weak

10%

moderate

31%

long lasting

27%

eternal

19%

Sillage

intimate

23%

moderate

35%

strong

17%

enormous

24%

Season

spring

27%

summer

18%

fall

27%

winter

28%

Time of day

day

52%

night

48%

Gender

female

67%

more female

unisex

21%

more male

Value

way overpriced

19%

overpriced

26%

39%

good value

great value

10%

What people say

What people love

richfloralprofilecomfortingluxuriousfemininewellblendedflowers

What people criticise

lowsillageintimateprojectiondiscontinueddifficultfindmutedaldehydeslackoriginalsparkle

Smells similar

by scent profile

87% match

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powderyyellow floral

86% match

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Narciso Rodriguez

muskyyellow floral

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

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Signature pair: Neroli and Ylang-Ylang

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In plain words

The main accords of Chanel N05 Elixir Sensuel are white floral and woody. It opens with Neroli, reveals Ylang-Ylang and Iris at its heart, and dries down to Amber and Woodsy Notes. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in spring and autumn, day or night.

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