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    Ylang Ylang vs. Chanel No 5 Parfum

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    Ylang Ylang rates higher with the community, while Chanel No 5 Parfum wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ylang Ylang vs. Chanel No 5 Parfum
    Ylang YlangChanel No 5 Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20161921
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Ernest Beaux
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ylang Ylang

    Yellow Floral
    Woody
    Iris
    Sweet
    Rose
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Violet

    Chanel No 5 Parfum

    Powdery
    Aldehydic
    Woody
    Fresh
    Iris
    White Floral
    Musky
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Spicy Notes
    BergamotLemonNeroliYlang-Ylang
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangIris FlowerRoseLily of the Valley
    IrisRoseOrris RootLily of the Valley
    Base
    SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
    SandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCivetPatchouliMoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ylang Ylang vs. Chanel No 5 Parfum
    Ylang YlangChanel No 5 Parfum
    Score4.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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