Chanel No.5 Eau de Toilette - 100 ml

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I was in my Environmental Science class at Portland State, and for some reason, the instructor asked, “What is the most expensive perfume in the world?” and there were shouts from all over the room of “Chanel no. 5!” and the instructor nodded (it was the answer he was looking for apparently). I raised my voice with an, “Actually…” but was drowned out. No one had ever heard of Clive Christian and his silly bottles, or even of Joy. I think that men and women from that classroom are the sort of people giving no. 5 as a gift to the important women they love. I grew up with no knowledge of the Chanel perfumes. Or ads, for that matter. (Chanel fashion was something else, as some would manage to sneak in magazines or even clothes in the country.) So I discovered the Chanel perfumes rather late and had no childhood memories of them. I later realized that my grandmother was wearing something that closely resembles Amouage Beloved Woman and my aunt was wearing Miss Dior. But no Chanel around. mals86: Everyone has an opinion – has to have one! – on No. 5. For many of us perfume fans, it’s where we started. So here’s my get-her-to-the-psychiatrist statement: My mother wore No. 5. As a small child, I was always puzzled at how that nasty stuff in the bottle could turn into the warm smell of my mother. for which you have been paid of have received compensation by a third party not approved by Chanel; I felt so ladylike, spraying on that aldehydes bomb which became a bit soapy and floral afterwards! I used it up and actually never thought about it again.

Less abstract than its forebears, the composition of N°5 L’EAU radiates citrus like sun-drenched honey. Top notes of lemon, mandarin and orange soar skyward with the aldehydes. Like a second wind, you can hear the rustle of flowers. Rose melds with airy jasmine and a new fraction of ylang-ylang, more modern than ever. Behind this floral whirlwind, vetiver and cedar impart a novel dynamism, softened by white musks notes. Never has N°5 been so natural. So fresh. INSPIRATIONToday Chanel 5 EDT is my second skin. Even more so the body lotion, which I often wear instead of the EDT. It stays with me for many hours and I feel happy in it. Chanel expects all of its users to be respectful of other people. Your Statements will not be posted and/or may be withdrawn if they violate the following guidelines (“Guidelines”), which prohibit any Statements that contain any of the following types of content: That it is so popular, and that it continues to sell so well… let me share a story from my experience. When Chanel and all good perfumes became available, I was already 20 and, of course, I started testing them before I could afford them. At that time, although I loved the scent, I could not wear anything close to Chanel 5, as I felt it was much too strong/ bold for me. I started with more neutral, almost unisex perfumes an slowly grew into something more serious. Every now and then I tried Chanel 5 – and it is the only perfume I was patient with, as I usually give up on trying something I don’t like from the first try. This scent somehow stayed with me but was telling me I was still not prepared for it. Until one day, about 8-9 years ago, when I tried EDT again and we fell for each other! I don’t know if my body chemistry changed or just my mind, or maybe I just grew up into the woman this perfume can dress. I am very particular about the perfumes I wear: I like many of them but I cannot wear but a very-very small number of them, as I need to feel them as part of my skin/ body. For health and hygiene protection, cosmetic products that have been unsealed are not eligible for reimbursement.

Lila: Thank you for your Chanel 5 review. We share the love for EDT, which I find the most wearable and suited to my personality and needs. Samples from my personal bottles: extrait de parfum (review mostly focused on 2007 version), Eau de Cologne (1970s), Eau de Toilette (review focused on 2009 version), Eau de Parfum (review focused on 2009 version.) The eau de toilette comes in a spray for more generous use, with smooth and supple application on skin or inside clothing. To revive the notes of the fragrance throughout the day, the refillable spray is a practical travel format you can slip into your purse and take with you anywhere. A complete perfuming ritual for the bath and body is available to enhance the scent trail of the fragrance. that can reasonably be considered to be defamatory, derogatory, inciting hate, biased, offensive or insulting, in particular with regards to race or religion, threatening in an illegal manner or representing unlawful harassment of any individual, person, agreement, partnership or business; Today Olivier Polge, CHANEL Perfumer, has reinvented N°5, demonstrating its flawless and inspiring structure. With the subtle touch of a goldsmith, he dissected the original formula and captured each ingredient to understand its true role. Olivier Polge created a new balance with an ideal dose of freshness, capturing in turn the essence of his generation. ART OF PERFUMING

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This was about a year ago, in the very very beginning of my perfumista journey (oh yes, I am a newbie). Along the way I discovered that I adore vintage Arpege and №22. Oh well, said I to myself, it is time to try №5 again, dear. So in a mall I filled up the sample vials with №5 EDT and Eau Premiere. When I tried them, I was in awe at how much I loved №5 EDT and how different it smelled from what I remember and used to wear. Someone told me that the formula have been tweaked some time in early 2000s or late nineties, so a reformulation has worked for me. Now, that’s a first. So, №5 EDT is on my list now. I love its tenderness. I won’t wear it as a suit of armor as I did with the my Mom’s bottle, it is a completely different story. What are my delivery options ? TNT Standard delivery within 6 to 8 business days (15€, complimentary over 70€) I loved others, my first being the original Victoria’s Secret (at 13) Lauren, Nina Ricci, but I could not imagine wearing Chanel #5, somewhat the expense, somewhat the idea of myself as not an adult.

According to an oft repeated story, the iconic Chanel No 5 fails miserably in fragrance market tests, with the derived conclusion that the success of this great fragrance is based on the clever marketing strategy and carefully maintained brand image. Considering that today’s market tests have produced some of the worst excuses for perfumes, I do not find this to be the logical inference. Although an elegant brand image is an important part of the story, it is not enough to explain the mystery, the draw and the timeless beauty of Chanel No 5. I realize that trying to write a post of reasonable length on this topic is an ambitious task; after all, Tilar Mazzeo wrote a whole book on No 5 and yet many felt that she missed some important elements. Instead, I would like to describe Chanel No 5 in its different forms as it exists today and to hear your thoughts. I am convinced that the reason for its iconic status, is above all, the impeccable quality and allure of the fragrance itself. As a young woman, I never considered wearing it. Who wants to smell like her own mother? no thanks. Also, the bottles I tried at the store smelled cold, aloof, angular: very not my style. I agree that the Statements made by me may be used in whole or in part and may be shortened and/or otherwise modified as necessary to meet the requirements of copy or layout, provided that the general message is not changed. I further agree that the Statements made by me may be modified and/or altered by Chanel to remove any store names and/or person information or other sensitive information about myself or others. Olga: I grew up in the former USSR, so when I was little, I did not know about №5. I don’t remember exactly when and how I learned about the existence of this icon of the perfume world, but it was some time in the 1990s. And that’s when my Mother received her bottle of №5 in EDT. She disliked it, and she did with it what she did with all perfumes she disliked — she passed it on to me. (that’s how I got Poison which is for me now a perfume haunted by memories and Yvresse which is still a love and a staple, by the way. But on to №5) I wore it for confidence. Sometimes in difficult working situation I would think “and I am wearing №5, I can do it” and will get the words out or continue pressing on. When I quit my job, I stopped wearing №5 and for a while a half a bottle was just sitting there (in cold and dark). I tried it again after I got married and absolutely hated it. It did not turn, but maybe it reminded me too much of my job or my chemistry changed, or my tastes, or all of the above. I got rid of the bottle as soon as I can, as if it was burning in my hands. Swapped it away for a newest fragrance around. I have always loved smells, and have very, very few which I am not intrigued by. Smells people find gross or pungent don’t strike me that way, and so the farm I grew up on (cherries and apples), the world of cooking my mother inhabited, all of that is intriguing, but none of it meant what perfume meant. And Chanel #5 was my mothers only perfume.

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meg jamieson: My first memory of Chanel#5 is like an ad copy; my mother, preparing to go out with my father, pausing to dab just a little behind my ears. Their nights out were as infrequent as the luxuries my mother afforded herself, and I imagine as highly prized.

While the Eau de Toilette is my preferred version after the parfum, the Eau de Parfum created by Jacques Polges in 1986 is the modern twist on the iconic classic. If the parfum juxtaposes elegance with sensuality, and the Eau de Toilette underscores the luminosity and vivacious spirit, the Eau de Parfum exudes confidence and bold beauty. The creamy notes of peach lacing the rose, lily of the valley and jasmine heart are more prominent, while the smooth richness of the amplified sandalwood note replaces the musky darkness of the original. Instead, the Eau de Parfum is subtly colored by the darkness of leather and incense. It is less aldehydic than the Eau de Toilette, yet it is sharper. Overall, I find it more angular, in contrast to the polished smoothness of the original No 5.Then, full blown perfume onset later, a vintage bottle of extrait at an estate sale, and its beautiful smoothness captivates me, but still rarely. I am happy to have it wear me, but wear me it does, never quite melding. Gorgeous stuff. The eau de toilette is a vibrant echo of the floral bouquet launched by Gabrielle Chanel in 1921. A warm and bright version of the original fragrance that comes in a refillable travel spray you can take with you anywhere. COMPOSITION