8.4 fl. oz. - 250ml

CHANEL

N°5 The Body Oil

Name: N°5 The Body Oil
Brand: CHANEL
Price: 146.00 $
Availability: InStock

Perfume Oil

Women

Sizes

Starting

$146

Description

CHANEL N°5 The Body Oil offers a luxurious and subtle way to experience the iconic N°5 fragrance. This silky, dry oil glides onto the skin, leaving it feeling soft, moisturized, and delicately scented without any greasy residue. It beautifully captures the heart of the classic N°5 floral aldehyde bouquet, presenting a lighter, more diaphanous interpretation that's perfect for a personal scent ritual. The oil is designed to enhance the skin's texture while imparting a sensual and comforting aroma that lingers close to the body. Perfumer: Ernest Beaux

Scent Profile

Floral

Aldehyde

Powdery

Woody

Warm

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes

Bergamot

Lemon

Neroli

Ylang-Ylang

Middle Notes

Jasmine

Rose

Lily-Of-The-Valley

Iris

Orris

Base Notes

Sandalwood

Vanilla

Vetiver

Ambergris

Civet

Musk

Moss

Patchouli

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

Ernest Beaux

Ernest Beaux (1881–1961) was a Russian-French perfumer best known as the creator of Chanel No. 5, one of the most famous and influential fragrances in history. Trained at the Russian perfume house Rallet under technical director A. Lemercier, he rose from laboratory assistant to senior perfumer and board member before relocating to France after World War I. As chief perfumer for Parfums Chanel and Bourjois, he composed landmark creations such as Chanel No. 22, Bois des Îles, Cuir de Russie, and Soir de Paris, helping to define modern French perfumery.

Reviews

4.5

Excellent33 reviews

Chanel

4.5/5 • 33 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers consistently praise N°5 The Body Oil for its ability to deliver the beloved N°5 scent in a lighter, more intimate format. Many appreciate its silky, non-greasy texture and how it leaves skin feeling soft and nourished, making it an ideal addition to a fragrance layering routine.

Pros

Performance excellence: The scent, while subtle, is noted to last well throughout the day, providing a beautiful base for layering with other N°5 products.

Versatile appeal: It's considered perfect for those who desire a more delicate N°5 experience or wish to prolong the fragrance's presence on the skin.

Quality composition: The dry oil formula absorbs quickly, leaving skin feeling satiny, soft, and moisturized without any heavy residue.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some users with very dry skin might find it doesn't provide sufficient standalone moisturization for all-day protection.

Situational drawback: A few older reviews mentioned a potential alcohol-heavy initial impression, though this seems less common with current formulations.

Comparisons

Similar to the original N°5 fragrance: Reviewers often describe it as a lighter, more ethereal version of the classic, focusing on the iconic floral heart without the heavier aspects.