N°5 Eau de Toilette by Chanel
Brand: Chanel
Concentration: EDT
About this fragrance
Chanel N°5 Eau de Toilette presents the house’s iconic aldehydic floral signature in a lighter, more airy expression than the parfum. Its polished blend of citrus-bright aldehydes, opulent white florals, and creamy woods feels timeless, elegant, and effortlessly refined.
Is N°5 Eau de Toilette worth it?
How it smells: Opens with aldehydes, neroli and bergamot, ylang-ylang and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and vetiver.
Scent Score: 77/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 61, reputation 81, versatility 100, layerability 97 and value 46, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 1924 · Women
Key accords: Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang-ylang, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Aldehydes
- Neroli
- Bergamot
- Lemon
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
N°5 Eau de Toilette by Chanel belongs to the floral fragrance family. A luminous bouquet of aldehydes, rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang unfolds over a soft, powdery base of sandalwood, vanilla, and musk. N°5 Eau de Toilette opens with Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot, and Lemon. The heart brings Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Iris. It dries down to Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli, and Musk.
How to wear N°5 Eau de Toilette
On skin, N°5 Eau de Toilette by Chanel has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDT concentration. It's best in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply N°5 Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays N°5 Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
N°5 Eau de Toilette opens with Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot, and Lemon.
The heart brings Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Iris.
It dries down to Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli, and Musk.
What to layer with N°5 Eau de Toilette
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, jasmine, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply N°5 Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays N°5 Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli, bergamot, and lemon.
Order: Apply N°5 Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays N°5 Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino
Santal 33 by Le Labo
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris, sandalwood, and amber.
Order: Apply N°5 Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal 33 on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays N°5 Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Santal 33
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, amber, and musk.
Order: Apply N°5 Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays N°5 Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Light Blue
Terre d'Hermès by Hermès
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and patchouli.
Order: Apply N°5 Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays N°5 Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès
Pairings to approach with care
Vanilla 02 Infinite by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Vanilla 02 Infinite brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply N°5 Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vanilla 02 Infinite on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays N°5 Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Vanilla 02 Infinite
Golden Sweet Decade by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Golden Sweet Decade brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply N°5 Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Golden Sweet Decade on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays N°5 Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Golden Sweet Decade
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include lemon, jasmine, and sandalwood.
- Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford — Both include neroli, bergamot, and lemon.
- Santal 33 by Le Labo — Both include iris, sandalwood, and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for N°5 Eau de Toilette?
N°5 Eau de Toilette opens with Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot, and Lemon. The heart brings Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Iris. It dries down to Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli, and Musk.
How long does N°5 Eau de Toilette last, and how strong is it?
N°5 Eau de Toilette by Chanel has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear N°5 Eau de Toilette?
It's best in spring, summer, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with N°5 Eau de Toilette?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, jasmine, and sandalwood. Apply N°5 Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays N°5 Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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