No. 5 Eau de Parfum
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No. 5 Eau de Parfum(1986)

Chanel · Jacques Polge · Floral

At a glance

An eau de parfum-strength version of Chanel No.

Did you know? This scent's aldehydes carry a famous origin myth, the "accidental overdose" story behind Chanel No. 5, that historians say probably isn't true. Read the full story →
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Brand
Chanel
Launched
1986
Family
Floral

An eau de parfum-strength version of Chanel No. 5 overseen by Jacques Polge, sharing Ernest Beaux's original aldehydic-jasmine-rose structure with a modernized base built around Polysantol, a sandalwood-substitute synthetic, alongside vanilla and vetiver, offering a richer, warmer concentration than the classic eau de toilette.

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Top notes
AldehydesBergamotNeroli
Heart notes
JasmineRoseLily-Of-The-Valley (Muguet)
Base notes
SandalwoodPolysantolVanillaVetiver
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● drafted · last checked 2026-07-16