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3.5

978 reviews

57%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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4.0
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2 years ago

This is a review for the EDP. I don't understand the hype with this fragrance. I just smell fragranced soap and I disagree that its a classic, its dated. The lasting power is exceptional though. I...

About reviewer (1520 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown



5.0
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2 years ago

After first trying Chanel No5 in the 1980s and deciding back then that "it's not for me", it took me until early January 2019 to sample the iconic perfume again at a duty free store, right before...

About reviewer (711 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray


2.0
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2 years ago

This is exactly what my grandmother smelled like. There is a note of nostalgia about that, as I remember the beautiful vivid blue cashmere coat she wore when we went to the opera or the ballet and...

About reviewer (1070 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


2.0
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3 years ago

I bought this after knowing its history and the fact Marylin Monroe endorsed it. I wore it and my husband said it reminds him of old people esp his mother! I stopped wearing after that!

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlack


2.0
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4 years ago

Edit- The strength and lasting power of this is more like an exceptionally weak EDT level not Parfum at all for a relatively recent batch. This is the 3rd time its happened to me with newer bottles...

About reviewer (194 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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5 years ago

I see so many perfume reviews that overuse the description "old lady perfume," but if there's any scent I'll use that description for this would be it. It's a classic so it's hard to knock it,...

About reviewer (123 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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5 years ago

I remember wearing this twenty years ago in the EDT version. I also remember being a different, somewhat more pronounced fragrance than the one available today in Europe. Both the EDT, EDP and...

About reviewer (1071 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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5 years ago

it's soft not in your face and a little complicated. when i smell it i think meh. most of the women i know think meh or worse. but men. men love this stuff. so if you want to please men get some.

About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


3.0
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5 years ago

I adore distinctive, rich, bombastic classics... so I should love No. 5 more than I actually do. It’s instantly recognizable as itself; and its blend of clean aldehydes and creamy abstract florals...

About reviewer (280 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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5 years ago

Years ago I thought this was wonderful, always tested it in stores and when I finally purchased the big bottle I found it included a strong smell akin to rubbing alcohol. I think I got a bad batch...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

Je l'ai acheté cela comme 1 de mes premiers parfums « sérieux » ai acheté pour moi ne peut pas dire que j'ai vraiment apprécié quand j'avais 20 ans. Maintenant que je suis 26, je peux tout à fait...

About reviewer (69 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


3.0
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5 years ago

What can I say? I can't pass up a bargain! As I was cashing out at the Shoppers Beauty Boutique last week, I saw several packages of No.5 MARKED DOWN!!!! ON SALE!!! The cosmetics lady explained...

About reviewer (1693 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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6 years ago

Original review deleted & resubmitted 22nd April 2018 to reflect Chanel No 5 presently. I feel incredibly strongly about Chanel No 5. the original - not the flankers. Thanks for reading. Very...

About reviewer (463 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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6 years ago

This is my favorite perfume. I mostly use the Chanel no5 EDT (1921) as this comes closest to how my beautiful mother use to smell. I tried the EDP (1986) but it is too harsh, too sharp and too...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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6 years ago

I am a perfume collector with TONS of knowledge and experience with fragrance. Here's my take on Chanel No. 5's timeless popularity: It's safe. It's clean, inoffensive, mediocre silage... mediocre...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairRed

EyesBrown


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6 years ago

My mom used to love and wear this fragrance and I wanted to also, but it does not work on me. The civet in this really shines through on me and it reminds me of cat pee on my skin. Smells...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


4.0
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6 years ago

I gave this a 4 simply for the fact that it can come off as strong and overwhelming at first spray. When I originally received this from my mother and tried it I though “old lady” perfume. But...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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6 years ago

Only the extrait concentration is close to the real thing, and I keep on buying some vintage bottles. EDT and EDP are certainly still elegant fragrances - far better than the sad new Gabrielle -...

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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6 years ago

It's weird as 10 years back I really didn't like No 5, not at all actually. Meanwhile, I don't know why, but I really started to love the unique note No 5 has. I still don't own the orginial scent...

About reviewer (124 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

I bought this as 1 of my first “serious” perfumes I bought for myself can’t say I really appreciated it when I was early 20s. Now that I’m 40 I can totally appreciate this awesome thing that IS...

About reviewer (2417 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther