Chanel No 5 Parfum
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Side by side
Chanel No 5 Parfum vs. Feminite du Bois
Feminite du Bois rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chanel No 5 Parfum | Feminite du Bois | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1921 | 1992 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Ernest Beaux | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chanel No 5 Parfum
Powdery
Aldehydic
Woody
Fresh
Iris
White Floral
Musky
Earthy
Feminite du Bois
Warm Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Powdery
Sweet
Honey
Cinnamon
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotLemonNeroliYlang-Ylang
GingerCarnationRose
Heart
IrisRoseOrris RootLily of the Valley
PlumClovesHoneyCardamomPeachVioletOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCivetPatchouliMoss
CedarCinnamonSandalwoodBenzoinVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chanel No 5 Parfum | Feminite du Bois | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 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
The spiced cedar opening hits bold and unapologetic. Give it twenty minutes to soften, and the plum-beeswax heart becomes something genuinely beautiful.Feminite du Bois