No 5 Eau de Parfum Red Edition by Chanel bottle
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No 5 Eau de Parfum Red Edition

4.4/5 · 448 votes Feminine 2018
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Character

Longevity3.4/5
Sillage3.3/5
Day100
Night85
Winter97
Fall90
Spring64
Summer45
Our take

Aldehydes give the opening of No 5 Eau de Parfum Red Edition a bright, polished lift, with bergamot, neroli, peach, and ylang-ylang adding different shades of freshness. The first impression is crisp and airy, then iris brings a soft powder texture as jasmine, rose, and lily-of-the-valley gather around it. The floral heart feels composed and elegant, with a gentle yellow warmth beneath its clean surface.

Sandalwood and vanilla smooth the later stages, while oakmoss, vetiver, and patchouli add an earthy, woody grain. The effect is like a silk scarf laid across a cedar dressing table, familiar in shape but touched by green depth and a little dry shadow. It has a classic floral-aldehydic character, with enough freshness to feel graceful in daylight and enough polish for a dressed-up setting.

No 5 Eau de Parfum Red Edition has moderate staying power, and its sillage forms a modest bubble around the wearer. That balance makes it easy to place in an office, at lunch, or during a quiet afternoon outdoors. Spring and summer suit its lifted florals, while fall and winter bring out the sandalwood, vanilla, oakmoss, and vetiver. It will appeal to someone who enjoys powdery white florals with a tailored finish, especially when a perfume should feel refined without becoming heavy.

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