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 →

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Price value38

overpricedgreat value

Gender lean15

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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Powdery

Woody

Aldehydic

Iris

Fresh

White Floral

Musky

Earthy

Community profile

community votes

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

26%

long lasting

40%

eternal

25%

Sillage

intimate

12%

moderate

39%

strong

31%

enormous

18%

Season

spring

19%

summer

11%

fall

32%

winter

37%

Time of day

day

39%

night

61%

Gender

female

62%

more female

19%

unisex

17%

more male

male

Value

way overpriced

19%

overpriced

27%

41%

good value

great value

What people say

What people love

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What people criticise

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Smells similar

by scent profile

93% match

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum Chanel

Chanel

woodyaldehydic

92% match

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne Chanel

Chanel

powderyaldehydic

90% match

Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette Chanel

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: Aldehydes and Civet

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In plain words

The main accords of Chanel No 5 Parfum are powdery and woody. It opens with Aldehydes and Ylang-Ylang, reveals Iris and Jasmine at its heart, and dries down to Civet and Musk. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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