N°5 (Eau de Cologne) by Chanel

Name: N°5 (Eau de Cologne)
Brand: Chanel
Rating: 8.8 (66 reviews)

1921for women

Perfumer: Ernest Beaux

8.8/10

66 ratingsMost rate it 10 of 10

N°5 (Eau de Cologne) by Chanel is a Floral Powdery perfume for women. N°5 (Eau de Cologne) came out in 1921. N°5 (Eau de Cologne) was created by Ernest Beaux. The top notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Lemon; middle notes include Jasmine, Iris, Lily of the valley and Rose; base notes include Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. It is versatile enough to wear all year round. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and spring (57% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 59% of votes
Smells mainly: floral, powdery, earthy

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

18 notes

N°5 (Eau de Cologne) features 18 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

66 ratings

8.8

Most rate it 10 of 10.

Longevity

47 ratings

7.6

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

46 ratings

6.9

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

107 season votes

Spring28%
Summer17%
Autumn29%
Winter26%

Who wears it

Men32%
Unisex9%
Women59%

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