Crêpe de Chine
F. MillotCologne1925
Side by side
Crêpe de Chine vs. Chanel No 5 Parfum
Crêpe de Chine rates higher with the community, while Chanel No 5 Parfum projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Crêpe de Chine | Chanel No 5 Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 1921 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Desprez | Ernest Beaux |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Crêpe de Chine
Woody
Floral
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Citrus
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Chanel No 5 Parfum
Powdery
Aldehydic
Woody
Fresh
Iris
White Floral
Musky
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesBergamotNeroliLemonOrange Blossom
BergamotLemonNeroliYlang-Ylang
Heart
IrisCarnationBulgarian RoseJasmineLilacYlang-YlangElemi
IrisRoseOrris RootLily of the Valley
Base
OakmossPatchouliBenzoinMuskVetiverCedarAmber
SandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCivetPatchouliMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Crêpe de Chine | Chanel No 5 Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a historical aldehydic floral with serious character, not a safe vintage buy. Its bold structure and unapologetic drydown are a testament to a bygone era of perfumery.Crêpe de Chine
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