Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
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Side by side
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum vs. Rive Gauche Light
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum peaks in fall, while Rive Gauche Light belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Rive Gauche Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1986 | 2004 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | Daniela Andrier |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Aldehydic
White Floral
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Rive Gauche Light
Aldehydic
Floral
Fresh
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Rose
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
IrisJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
FreesiaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver
VetiverMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | Rive Gauche Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 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
It's a flanker, which means people expect the original's power. They get something gentler instead. That's not a flaw, it's the point. The aldehydes give it soul, the florals give it grace.Rive Gauche Light