Olive
KKW FragranceEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Olive vs. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Olive projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Olive | Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 1986 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Polge |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Olive
Amber
Woody
Aldehydic
Aromatic
Floral
Earthy
Rose
Patchouli
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Aldehydic
White Floral
Powdery
Woody
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesBergamot
AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
Rose WaterFreesiaJasmine
IrisJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
Base
AmberVetiverPatchouli
SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Olive | Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The aldehydes either hook you immediately or feel like too much. But they settle, and what replaces them is worth the wait. Warm, rose-washed, quietly confident.Olive
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