Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
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Side by side
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum vs. Madame Rochas Intense
Madame Rochas Intense rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Madame Rochas Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Intense |
| Launched | 1986 | 1960 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | Guy Robert |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Aldehydic
White Floral
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Madame Rochas Intense
White Floral
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Aldehydic
Amber
Rose
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach
HoneysuckleAldehydesBergamotLemon
Heart
IrisJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
JasmineRoseTuberoseIris
Base
SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver
IncenseCedarSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Madame Rochas Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 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
Here's the thing about aldehydes: they're not a note, they're an architect. They don't add scent so much as they reframe it. Take jasmine, add aldehydes, and suddenly it's not a garden.Madame Rochas Intense