Top notes Top notes - They develop straight after you put the fragrance on. They create the first impression and tend to be quite intense, but not long-lasting. | Aldehydes, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon |
Middle notes Middle notes - The heart of the fragrance comes out after a couple of minutes when the head of the scent fades away. These notes usually last around 2 to 3 hours. | Jasmine, Rose, Lily Of The Valley |
Base notes Base notes - The last and often longest part of the fragrance's evolution on your skin. Takes anywhere from 4 hours to over a day. | Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Civet, Amber, Patchouli, Musk |
Fragrance category | floral, aldehyde |
A perfume with a capital P. A legend among fragrances. Luxury in a bottle. Chanel N°5 is that and so much more – the most famous fragrance of all time, favoured by many including the legendary Marilyn Monroe.
Enjoy the iconic fragrance which still hasn’t found its match even after decades since its first launch. Because quality, style, and feminine charm will never go out of fashion.
- iconic fragrance from 1921, the most famous perfume of all time
- powdery fragrance with floral and woody notes
- ideal for special occasions
Composition of the fragrance
First, you’ll notice aldehydes, ylang-yalng, neroli, and citrus notes. Then come the gentle notes of rose, lily of the valley, and jasmine. The whole composition rests on a base of amber, gourmand vanilla, and warm sandalwood with oriental notes of patchouli.
Story of the fragrance
Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum for women was first introduced in 1921 by the famous Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Gabrielle wanted this fragrance to reflect her memories from her childhood in the French town of Aubazine. The chemist Ernest Beaux successfully created a few samples and Gabrielle especially liked sample number 5, which inspired the name of this iconic fragrance. The first 100 bottles were manufactured as a gift for the designer’s best customers, and then the fragrance became available in the Chanle boutique. After a hundred years on the market, Chanel N°5 is still one of the most popular fragrances in the world.