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Chanel
Chanel No 5
Aldehydic · Floral · Powdery
Parfum1921
- Aldehydic
- Floral
- Powdery
- Woody
Atelier Notes
Quick Verdict
Chanel No 5 by Chanel (Parfum, released in 1921) is a aldehydic, floral and powdery fragrance marketed as feminine. Listed notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang.
Quick Answer
Chanel No 5 by Chanel is an Parfum, released in 1921, listed with a feminine gender expression in the ScentAI catalog. Its dominant accords are Aldehydic, Floral, Powdery, Woody. The note pyramid reads Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang at the top, Iris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Rose at the heart, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver at the base. No verified price, longevity or rating data exists yet, so none is claimed here.
- Brand:
- Chanel
- Concentration:
- Parfum
- Release year:
- 1921
- Gender expression:
- feminine
- Accords:
- Aldehydic, Floral, Powdery, Woody
- Similarity pairs:
- 10 (similarity-v1)
What does Chanel No 5 by Chanel smell like?
Chanel No 5 by Chanel is cataloged with Aldehydic, Floral, Powdery, Woody accords. Its notes open with Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang at the top, Iris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Rose at the heart, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver at the base. ScentAI only reports cataloged accords and notes from its provenance-tracked import; no subjective review or rating is implied.
When was Chanel No 5 by Chanel released?
Chanel No 5 by Chanel was released in 1921. The cataloged concentration is Parfum. Both fields come from the catalog's provenance-tracked import with a named source, not from model memory or third-party summaries.
What smells similar to Chanel No 5 by Chanel?
The closest catalog match is Flowerbomb by Viktor&Rolf, with an estimated match score of 28 based on shared accords and notes. The estimate comes from ScentAI's deterministic similarity model across 10 scored pairs, not from user ratings.
Summary generated offline from catalog data (answerlayer-v1); sections without verified data are omitted, never invented.
Artificial Olfactive Intelligence
Scent Profile
- Aldehydic
- Floral
- Powdery
- Woody
Long Lasting (8–10 hours) · 8.6/10
Estimated endurance based on Parfum & base note fixatives
Moderate radiant projection
Diffusion projection measured from olfactory heart and base accords
Formula Architecture
Notes
- Top Notes
- Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang
- Heart Notes
- Iris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Rose
- Base Notes
- Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver
Molecular Neighbors
Similar Fragrances & Affordable Dupes
Amouage
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- aromatic
- citrus
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- aldehydic
- floral
- fresh
Mind Games
Prodigy
- aromatic
- balsamic
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Parfums de Marly
Valaya
- aldehydic
- amber
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Viktor&Rolf
Flowerbomb
- floral
- powdery
- sweet
Amouage
Purpose 50
- amber
- aromatic
- fresh-spicy
Based on shared accords and notes. See top dupes & full similarity ranking.
AI Molecular Synapse
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Prices & Budget Alternatives
Inaaya's Aura Khamrah Lattafa
(100ml / 3.4 fl oz)Identified by ScentAI as an ultra-high overlap budget alternative to Chanel Chanel No 5. Features rich notes of cinnamon, dates, vanilla, and sweet praline with phenomenal 10h+ longevity at under $40.
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Travel Atomizers & Decant Essentials
Lisapack Portable Refillable Perfume Atomizer (8ml × 3-Pack (Matte Aluminum))
TSA ApprovedDecanting Chanel No 5 into portable 8ml atomizers makes it effortless to carry in pockets, gym bags, or airport security without lugging heavy glass bottles. Aircraft-grade aluminum outer shell with twist-up nozzle prevents leaks in luggage or pockets. Easy bottom-pump refill in seconds with zero spills.