Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
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Side by side
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum vs. Black Orchid
Black Orchid rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1986 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | David Apel, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Aldehydic
White Floral
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
IrisJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
Base
SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| 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
Black Orchid isn't a fragrance, it's a confrontation. The truffle opening is strange, almost jarring. Then the florals arrive, heavy and rich. The kind of scent people have strong opinions about.Black Orchid
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $67.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | — | $96.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $134.39fragrancenet |
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