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No. 5 Parfum
Chanel · Parfum / Extrait · 1921
≈ $360 · 30ml · approx. retail
The original 1921 Ernest Beaux composition in its highest, most concentrated form, distinct from the 1986 Jacques Polge Eau de Parfum reinterpretation. Its aldehyde complex (C-10/C-11/C-12) defined the modern floral-aldehyde genre.
The scent
Heart notes
The core · the next few hours
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Dupes & cheaper alternatives
Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.
Aire
Loewe · Floral
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Ivoire de Balmain
Balmain · Floral
Shares Aldehydes, Bergamot, Iris / Orris
Arpège
Lanvin · Floral
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No. 5
Chanel · Floral
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Caleche
Hermès · Floral
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Madame Rochas
Rochas · Floral
Shares Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot