Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
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Side by side
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum vs. Scent of Hope
Scent of Hope rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Scent of Hope | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1986 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | Dawn Spencer Hurwitz |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Aldehydic
White Floral
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Scent of Hope
Powdery
Woody
Floral
Iris
Fruity
Musky
Earthy
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach
PeachLemonAldehydesBergamot
Heart
IrisJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
IrisOrris RootViolet LeafCarnationIononeLily of the ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver
AmbretteAmbrette SeedSandalwoodVetiverCivetOakmossCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Scent of Hope | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is the aldehydic floral that defined an era, and the 1986 interpretation still feels relevant on skin. The balance between the sparkling opening and the warm, mossy drydown makes it versatile.Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Powder room elegance. Not powder room perfume. The aldehydes here aren't your grandmother's aldehydes, they give this iris composition a cool, lifted finish that stops it from becoming precious.Scent of Hope