Chanel No. 5 L'Eau vs Libre Intense
Side-by-side comparison of Chanel No. 5 L'Eau by Chanel and Libre Intense by Yves Saint Laurent.
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Chanel No. 5 L'Eau
ChanelEDT
“Opens with Lemon, settles into Cedar.”
Top
Lemon, Mandarin, Orange
Mid
Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine
Base
Cedar, White Musk, Light Amber
Longevity65
GoodProjection55
IntimateSillage55
Subtle$90–$140
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Yves Saint LaurentEDP Intense
“Opens with Mandarin, settles into Musk.”
Top
Mandarin, Lavender
Mid
Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom
Base
Musk, Madagascan Vanilla, Ambergris, Cedarwood
Longevity85
ExcellentProjection70
ModerateSillage75
Moderate$90–$155
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| Chanel No. 5 L'Eau | Libre Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | EDP Intense |
| Top notes | Lemon, Mandarin, Orange | Mandarin, Lavender |
| Mid notes | Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine | Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom |
| Base notes | Cedar, White Musk, Light Amber | Musk, Madagascan Vanilla, Ambergris, Cedarwood |
| Longevity | Good — 6–8 hours | Excellent — 8–10 hours |
| Projection | Intimate — stays close to skin | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Subtle trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $90–$140 | $90–$155 |