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N°46 by Chanel — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Chanel· 1946

N°46

Name: N°46 by Chanel
Brand: Chanel
Rating: 10 (2 reviews)

10.02Typically ~$140

Aldehydes at first spray; coumarin is what stays on skin. Best in spring, made for formal wear.

ChypreFloralWoodyPowderySpicy

Perfumer: Ernest Beaux

Scent profile

Top notes

AldehydesBergamotNeroliOrange

Heart notes

JasmineLily of the valleyRoseYlang-ylang

Base notes

CoumarinMusk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Balenciaga · 1948

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When to wear it

A spring and fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for formal occasions and the office.

SpringDayFormal occasions

When

Winter

83%

Spring

100%

Summer

83%

Fall

95%

Day

100%

Night

81%

Where

Office

99%

Casual

96%

Date

96%

Club

54%

Formal

100%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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