Chanel No 5 Parfum
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Side by side
Chanel No 5 Parfum vs. Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang rates higher with the community, while Chanel No 5 Parfum wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chanel No 5 Parfum | Ylang Ylang | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1921 | 2016 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Ernest Beaux | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chanel No 5 Parfum
Powdery
Aldehydic
Woody
Fresh
Iris
White Floral
Musky
Earthy
Ylang Ylang
Yellow Floral
Woody
Iris
Sweet
Rose
Powdery
Earthy
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotLemonNeroliYlang-Ylang
Spicy Notes
Heart
IrisRoseOrris RootLily of the Valley
Ylang-YlangIris FlowerRoseLily of the Valley
Base
SandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCivetPatchouliMoss
SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chanel No 5 Parfum | Ylang Ylang | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The aldehydes are the whole point. Most houses use them as a quiet supporting act. Chanel put them center stage, let synthetic chemistry lead instead of follow. It's not for everyone.Chanel No 5 Parfum
Ylang-ylang often smells tropical, almost dizzying. This one keeps its composure. The iris powder softens the floral edges and the vetiver keeps everything grounded.Ylang Ylang