Score
78/100

Chanel N°5 (Vintage)

1921Ernest Beaux

“Aldehydes and civet on oakmoss — No 5 in its 1921 form, soaring up close and over the decades.”

Chanel N°5 (Vintage)
aldehydic
powdery
woody

Chanel N°5 (Vintage)

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Notes

Top

AldehydesAldehydesYlang-YlangYlang-YlangNeroliNeroliLemonLemonBergamotBergamot

Mid

RoseRoseIrisIrisJasmineJasmineOrris RootOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CivetCivetAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMuskVanillaVanillaOakmossOakmossPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiver

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Spring, summer, and daytime work too. Leans feminine.

When

  • Spring, 70%, works
  • Summer, 56%, works
  • Fall, 92%, best
  • Winter, 100%, best
  • Day, 72%, works
  • Night, 98%, best

Occasions

EverydayOfficeDate night

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chanel N°5 (Vintage) smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette, Chanel No 5 Parfum, Chanel No. 5. Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Chanel N°5 (Vintage) last?

8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Chanel N°5 (Vintage)?

Chanel N°5 (Vintage) is best in fall and winter, at night. Spring, summer, and daytime work too. It suits everyday wear, the office, and date nights.