Chanel N5 Vintage
What does it smell like?
Main smell: aldehydic and powdery. It opens with aldehydes and ylang-ylang, moves to rose and iris and dries down to civet and amber.
- Came out
- 1921
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
N5 Vintage notes
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A closer look at Chanel N5 Vintage
N5 Vintage is made by Chanel.
Which weather suits N5 Vintage
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, summer, spring and winter.
N5 Vintage price and value
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lanvin Arpege but less than Van Cleef & Arpels First.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Elizabeth Taylor Passion has more depth.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Its style
The strongest accord is aldehydic (100%), followed by powdery and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aldehydic and powdery smells and notes like rose and civet. Less obvious notes include neroli, jasmine and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
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Perfumes that smell like N5 Vintage
These perfumes have a close smell: Van Cleef & Arpels First (13 shared notes), Lanvin Arpege (15 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (14 shared notes) and Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama 2018 unisex (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Passion starts from €29.
More questions
When did N5 Vintage come out?
It came out in 1921.
Can men wear N5 Vintage?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How long does it last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.