0.2 fl. oz. - 5ml

CHANEL

N°5 Eau De Parfum Purse

Name: N°5 Eau De Parfum Purse
Brand: CHANEL
Price: 195.00 $
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Eau De Parfum

Women

Sizes

Starting

$195

Description

CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum Purse Spray offers a convenient and elegant way to experience the legendary N°5 Eau de Parfum. This iconic floral-aldehydic fragrance opens with a bright burst of citrus and the distinctive lift of aldehydes, creating an immediate sense of sophistication. As it develops, a rich bouquet of May rose and jasmine unfolds, lending a timeless femininity. The scent settles into a warm, sensual trail of vanilla, sandalwood, and vetiver, providing a smooth and lasting impression. This particular Eau de Parfum concentration was reinterpreted by Jacques Polge in 1986.

Scent Profile

Floral

Aldehydic

Powdery

Vanilla

Woody

Citrus

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes

Bergamot

Lemon

Neroli

Ylang-Ylang

Peach

Middle Notes

Jasmine

Rose

Lily-Of-The-Valley

Iris

Orris

Base Notes

Vanilla

Sandalwood

Vetiver

Amber

Patchouli

Oakmoss

Musk

Civet

About CHANEL

Chanel is a legendary French luxury house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910, renowned for its timeless elegance, modern sophistication, and artistic innovation. In perfumery, Chanel revolutionized fragrance with the creation of Chanel No. 5 in 1921, a masterpiece of abstraction that redefined modern scent. Today, under Olivier Polge, the brand continues to craft refined, iconic perfumes that embody effortless Parisian chic—balancing tradition, craftsmanship, and contemporary allure.

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Perfumer

Jacques Polge

Jacques Polge is a French perfumer best known as the longtime head perfumer of Chanel, a role he held from 1978 to 2015. Trained in Grasse under Jean Carles after university studies in English and literature, he began his career at Roure Bertrand Dupont before shaping Chanel’s modern olfactory identity. He authored many of the house’s most influential fragrances, including Coco, Égoïste, Allure, Coco Mademoiselle, Chance, Bleu de Chanel, and several Les Exclusifs de Chanel compositions, and later passed the mantle at Chanel to his son, perfumer Olivier Polge.

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Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers consistently praise N°5 Eau de Parfum for its timeless elegance and sophisticated character. Many appreciate how it evolves on the skin, offering a clean, powdery, and distinctly floral experience. While widely adored as an iconic scent, some find its aldehydic opening to be quite sharp or perceive the fragrance as somewhat traditional.

Pros

Performance excellence: Often noted for its above-average longevity, with the scent gracefully lingering on the skin for hours.

Versatile appeal: Considered suitable for a wide range of occasions, from formal events to everyday wear, lending a touch of refined sophistication.

Quality composition: Reviewers frequently highlight the masterful blending of high-quality ingredients, particularly the prominent Grasse jasmine and May rose, contributing to its unique aldehydic floral signature.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some find the fragrance to be 'dated' or 'old-fashioned', particularly those accustomed to more contemporary scent profiles.

Situational drawback: The initial aldehydic burst can be polarizing for some, and a few reviewers mention that it might not harmonize with all skin chemistries, occasionally resulting in a less desirable scent.

Comparisons

Similar to classic aldehydic florals: Often seen as the benchmark for the aldehydic floral genre, with other fragrances in this category frequently compared to N°5.

Reminds reviewers of luxurious soap: The clean, powdery, and slightly soapy quality is a common association, evoking a sense of pristine freshness and luxury.