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Chanel No 5 Parfum

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Chanel No 5 Parfum by Chanelis a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Chanel No 5 Parfum was launched in 1921. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Beaux. Top notes are Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Civet, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Moss, Vanilla, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Notes

Top notes

First 0–15 minutes

Lemon Neroli Aldehydes

Heart notes

15 minutes – 2 hours

Iris Jasmine Rose Lily-of-the-Valley Ylang-Ylang Bergamot

Base notes

2+ hours, dry-down

Orris Root Civet Musk Sandalwood Amber Moss Vanilla Vetiver Patchouli

Fragrance profile

Estimated from note profile

Longevity6–8 hrs

Sillage (projection)Moderate

When to wear Chanel No 5 Parfum

Best seasons

🌸Spring☀️Summer🍂Autumn❄️Winter

Best occasions

Daily wearDate nightEveningSport / outdoorFormal

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