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    Sinan vs. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

    Sinan by Jean-Marc Sinan bottle

    Sinan

    Jean-Marc Sinan
    Eau de Parfum1984
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Sinan wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sinan vs. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
    SinanChanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19841986
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Jacques Polge
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sinan

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Rose
    Amber
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Mossy

    Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

    Aldehydic
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Woody
    Iris

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesBergamotCorianderRosewoodGreen Notes
    AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach
    Heart
    RoseCarnationGeraniumIrisJasmineYlang-YlangLily of the Valley
    IrisJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverAmberMusk
    SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sinan vs. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
    SinanChanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Boldness is a decision. This fragrance commits. The aldehydes open like a statement, the carnation-rose heart carries the room, and the oakmoss base lingers long after you've left it. No apologies.Sinan
    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