Chanel

N°5 Eau de Parfum

Floral Aldehyde, women. Sizes: 35 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml.

Still life of the notes in Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum
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The 1921 classic: a sparkling aldehydic opening over a dense bouquet of rose and jasmine, settling into a powdery base of sandalwood, vanilla and vetiver.

Typical UK retail price: £82 to £156 depending on size. Check Amazon for today's price.

Prices checked October 2026 at UK retailers; may change.

Best seasons: Autumn, Winter. Aldehydes, iris and a sandalwood and vanilla base give a powdery richness suited to cooler weather.

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The scent story

Picture a powder room with fresh flowers and soft evening light. Aldehydes give a bright, sparkling opening with ylang-ylang, neroli, bergamot and peach. Iris, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley form a rich floral heart. Sandalwood, oakmoss, vanilla, patchouli and vetiver bring a warm, smooth base, a floral aldehyde scent with timeless polish.

Notes

Top: Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot, Peach. Heart: Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley. Base: Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Patchouli, Vetiver.

Available at

Boots, John Lewis, The Fragrance Shop