CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum
What does CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum smell like?
N°5 EDP opens with a distinctive bright, aldehydic freshness rather than smelling like a simple single-flower perfume. The floral heart brings together the richness of May rose and jasmine, while vanilla adds a smoother, warmer and more sensual character as the fragrance develops. CHANEL describes the EDP as fuller and more voluminous than the original composition that inspired it
Product Details
CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum
CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum is a celebrated floral-aldehydic fragrance from the French luxury house CHANEL. Introduced in 1986 and composed by perfumer Jacques Polge, the Eau de Parfum is a reinterpretation of the legendary CHANEL N°5 fragrance originally created by Ernest Beaux in 1921.
The fragrance is known for its distinctive combination of luminous aldehydes, rich florals and a warm, sensual trail. Rather than focusing on a single dominant flower, N°5 creates an abstract floral impression in which its ingredients blend together to form a sophisticated and immediately recognizable scent character.
Fragrance Profile
The opening is bright and expressive, combining citrus facets with the characteristic presence of aldehydes. These aldehydic notes give N°5 its recognizable sparkling, airy and polished opening.
At the heart of the fragrance is an elegant floral bouquet built around May rose and jasmine. These flowers contribute richness and depth while maintaining the refined character associated with the N°5 collection.
As the fragrance develops, warmer and smoother facets become increasingly noticeable. Vanilla contributes sweetness, softness and sensuality to the dry-down, balancing the brighter floral and aldehydic elements of the composition.
Scent Character
CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum can be described as floral, aldehydic, powdery, warm and elegant. It has a classic style that differs considerably from many modern fruity-floral or gourmand fragrances.
Its progression moves from a sparkling aldehydic opening into an opulent floral heart before settling into a softer, warmer and more sensual base.
The Story of N°5
The history of N°5 began in 1921 when Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel worked with perfumer Ernest Beaux to create a fragrance that departed from the conventional floral perfumes of the period. Chanel selected the fifth fragrance sample presented to her, inspiring the name N°5.
The original fragrance became one of the defining creations of the CHANEL fragrance house and an enduring reference point in modern perfumery.
More than six decades later, Jacques Polge created CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum in 1986. His interpretation preserved the recognizable identity of N°5 while presenting it in the fuller Eau de Parfum format.
Fragrance Notes
Opening: Citrus facets and aldehydes
Heart: May rose and jasmine
Base: Vanilla and warm sensual facets
Main Accords
Aldehydic • Floral • Powdery • White Floral • Rose • Citrus • Vanilla • Warm
Overall Impression
CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum is an important fragrance for anyone exploring the history of French perfumery. Its combination of sparkling aldehydes, rose, jasmine and warm vanilla gives it a sophisticated floral character that has remained closely associated with the CHANEL fragrance identity.
Rather than following contemporary fragrance trends, N°5 Eau de Parfum represents a classic style of perfumery built around abstraction, balance and a layered floral composition.
Brand: CHANEL
Fragrance: N°5 Eau de Parfum
Country: France
Launch Year: 1986
Perfumer: Jacques Polge
Gender: Women
Fragrance Family: Floral Aldehyde
Collection: CHANEL N°5
Specifications
- BrandCHANEL
- CountryFRANCE
- ConcentrationEDP
- Launch Year1986
- PerfumerJacques Polge
- Fragrance FamilyFloral Aldehyde
- CharacterFloral • Aldehydic • Powdery • Warm • Sensual
- GENDERWomen
