Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum is the 1986 reinterpretation of the 1921 original, built around May rose and jasmine with bright citrus on top and a vanilla and sandalwood base. It is a floral-aldehyde scent, and its heavy use of aldehydes is what gives it the abstract, soapy-powdery character that made the original famous. The Eau de Parfum is fuller and longer-lasting than the lighter Eau de Toilette, so it suits people who want the classic N°5 presence rather than a fresh everyday spray. Buyers rate it very highly, and most praise its longevity and its recognizable, elegant character; the common complaint is that the aldehydes read as old-fashioned or sharp to younger noses.
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Buyers rate it very highly and most describe it as a timeless, elegant scent with strong staying power. Critics say the aldehydes feel old-fashioned and the opening is sharp.
CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance. N°5 was created in 1921 and was the world's first abstract fragrance, thanks to its use of aldehydes. In 1986, Jacques Polge reinterpreted Ernest Beaux's original composition to create the Eau de Parfum, a fuller, more voluminous version.
The scent is a floral aldehyde bouquet built around May Rose and Jasmine, with bright citrus top notes. Aldehydes give it a distinct presence. Bourbon Vanilla leaves a smooth, sensual trail. The Eau de Parfum shares its floral aldehyde signature with the Parfum.
