Olympia
JAN BARBAEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Olympia vs. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum rates higher with the community, while Olympia projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Olympia | Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 1986 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Bartosz Puzio | Jacques Polge |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Olympia
Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Aldehydic
Musky
Rose
Floral
Powdery
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Aldehydic
White Floral
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesNeroliOrange
AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
BlackcurrantHedioneRoseRhodinol
IrisJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
Base
SandalwoodOakmossIso E SuperMuskTuberoseVanillaCinnamaldehyde
SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Olympia | Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The aldehydes here aren't retro, they're confrontational. Some will smell vintage chypre revival; others will get aggressive fizzy fruit. That synthetic-green quality is the entire point.Olympia
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