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N°5 Elixir Sensuel Chanel
The intimate moment when the sun sets and the air fills with the scent of blooming flowers, blending into a warm embrace of amber and musk.
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N°5 Elixir Sensuel ChanelPremium · $100–250
60%Similar accords, often for lessClassique Summer 2010 · Jean Paul GaultierMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2004, Chanel N°5 Elixir Sensuel is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that reinterprets the iconic N°5 legacy. The composition opens with neroli, bringing a bright and fresh citrus aroma, which transitions into a heart of ylang-ylang, iris, and jasmine. These florals create an intricate blend of sweetness and warmth before settling into base notes of amber, woods, and musk that provide a grounding, powdery comfort.
Apply this fragrance in moderation — two sprays will allow the neroli to brighten up initially before giving way to its deeper floral and woody notes. It has moderate longevity, so reapply if you want it to persist throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — N°5 Elixir Sensuel Chanel, Chanel
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The originalN°5 Elixir Sensuel ChanelChanel · Premium · $100–250Jean Paul Gaultier · 2010Classique Summer 2010Shares 6 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 3.96 (76)54%Match
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Jean Paul Gaultier · 2006Classique Alcohol Free Summer Fragrance 2006Shares 5 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 3.84 (62)
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A community favourite: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 8%.