Chanel N05 Vintage
3.9
Overall
Accords
aldehydic
powdery
woody
floral
citrus
fresh
musky
Notes Pyramid
Top
AldehydesYlang‑YlangNeroliLemonBergamot
Heart
RoseIrisJasmineOrris RootLily‑of‑the‑Valley
Base
CivetAmberSandalwoodMuskVanillaOakmossPatchouliVetiver
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ “Chanel N5 is a classic masterpiece suitable for the slightly more mature sophisticated woman.”
- ✅ “The vintage EDP opens with a rich, blended, complex wall of iconic scent that settles into beautiful ylang‑ylang, powdery‑orrisy‑sandalwoody‑amber.”
- ✅ “I love the older version of No.5 – it’s a rich, deep, timeless scent that feels like a luxury experience.”
- ✅ A classic masterpiece suitable for a slightly more mature, sophisticated woman.
- ✅ Rich, mature lady wearing diamonds – timeless and elegant.
- ✅ Beautiful, timeless, classic fragrance that commands respect.
- ❌ “It smells like an old lady perfume – heavy, powdery and a bit too musky for my taste.”
- ❌ “The modern reformulation lacks the depth of the vintage, with a short longevity and a ‘vinegary’ citrus opening.”
- ❌ “The aldehydes can be overwhelming and some users describe the scent as ‘baby powder’ or ‘civets and mothballs.’”
- ❌ The bottle is difficult to open and the citruses taste vinegary.
- ❌ Too powdery and old‑lady sounding for some noses.
- ❌ Price is high for a scent that some find overly musky and civet‑heavy.
