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N°5 by Chanel — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Chanel· 1986· Eau de Parfum

N°5

Name: N°5 by Chanel
Brand: Chanel
Rating: 8.4 (347 reviews)

8.4347Typically ~$140

Aldehydes at first spray; sandalwood is what stays on skin. Best in spring, made for the office.

FloralPowderyWoodyChypreSynthetic

Perfumer: Jacques Polge

Scent profile

Top notes

AldehydesLemonNeroliBergamot

Heart notes

IrisJasmineLily of the valleyRose

Base notes

SandalwoodVetiver

Amber

Vanilla

When to wear it

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

SpringDayThe office

When

Winter

83%

Spring

100%

Summer

85%

Fall

94%

Day

100%

Night

81%

Where

Office

100%

Casual

97%

Date

95%

Club

57%

Formal

99%

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

Sport

52%