Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

Notes, performance and price

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum is a feminine woody, aldehydic, fresh and white floral fragrance, released in 1986.

It opens with Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot, a heart of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, and dries down to Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Patchouli.

On skin it lasts around 7 hours, projects 7/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum is a cheaper alternative to

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Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum.

• Lanvin Arpège

  Shares the rich, classic aldehydic and yellow-floral heart of Chanel No 5 EDP with a deeper vintage finish.

• Coty L'Aimant
• Jeanne Arthes Cassandra
• Dossier Musky Aldehydes
• Milton Lloyd Vogue

Frequently asked questions about Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

What does Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum smell like?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum is a feminine woody, aldehydic, fresh and white floral fragrance, released in 1986. It opens with Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot, a heart of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, and dries down to Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Patchouli.

How long does Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum last?

On skin, Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum lasts around 7 hours on skin, projects 7/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

The closest alternative to Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum is Lanvin Arpège with an estimated similarity of 84%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum dupe is cheapest?

Milton Lloyd Vogue, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum.

Which Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum dupe lasts longest?

Lanvin Arpège, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum.

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