Chanel No. 5 L'Eau vs YSL Y Eau de Toilette
Side-by-side comparison of Chanel No. 5 L'Eau by Chanel and YSL Y Eau de Toilette 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 LaurentEDT
“Opens with Apple, settles into Amberwood.”
Top
Apple, Ginger, Bergamot
Mid
Sage, Juniper Berry, Geranium
Base
Amberwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Olibanum
Longevity60
ModerateProjection55
IntimateSillage50
Subtle$80–$130
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| Chanel No. 5 L'Eau | YSL Y Eau de Toilette | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | EDT |
| Top notes | Lemon, Mandarin, Orange | Apple, Ginger, Bergamot |
| Mid notes | Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine | Sage, Juniper Berry, Geranium |
| Base notes | Cedar, White Musk, Light Amber | Amberwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Olibanum |
| Longevity | Good — 6–8 hours | Moderate — 4–6 hours |
| Projection | Intimate — stays close to skin | Intimate — stays close to skin |
| Sillage | Subtle trail | Subtle trail |
| Price | $90–$140 | $80–$130 |