Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
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Side by side
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum vs. Olive
Olive projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Olive | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1986 | 2021 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Aldehydic
White Floral
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Olive
Amber
Woody
Aldehydic
Aromatic
Floral
Earthy
Rose
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
IrisJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
Rose WaterFreesiaJasmine
Base
SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver
AmberVetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Olive | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
The aldehydes either hook you immediately or feel like too much. But they settle, and what replaces them is worth the wait. Warm, rose-washed, quietly confident.Olive