Chanel No. 5 L'Eau vs YSL Y Eau de Parfum
Side-by-side comparison of Chanel No. 5 L'Eau by Chanel and YSL Y Eau de Parfum 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
“Opens with Apple, settles into Amberwood.”
Top
Apple, Ginger, Bergamot
Mid
Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium
Base
Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver
Longevity75
GoodProjection70
ModerateSillage70
Moderate$75–$125
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| Chanel No. 5 L'Eau | YSL Y Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | EDP |
| Top notes | Lemon, Mandarin, Orange | Apple, Ginger, Bergamot |
| Mid notes | Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine | Sage, Juniper Berries, Geranium |
| Base notes | Cedar, White Musk, Light Amber | Amberwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver |
| Longevity | Good — 6–8 hours | Good — 6–8 hours |
| Projection | Intimate — stays close to skin | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Subtle trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $90–$140 | $75–$125 |