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Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum Red Edition
The crisp confidence of an early morning meeting, where the aldehydic freshness meets the subtle floral warmth of the base notes.
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Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum Red EditionPremium · $100–250
62%Similar accords, often for lessArpège · LanvinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 21 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2018 by Chanel, this Red Edition of No. 5 Eau de Parfum is Jacques Polge's reimagining of a classic. The fragrance opens with aldehydes and bright citrus notes like bergamot and ylang-ylang, creating an immediate sense of freshness and modernity. As it settles, the heart unfolds with soft florals — jasmine, rose, and lily-of-the-valley — before the base notes of sandalwood, vanilla, oakmoss, vetiver, and patchouli provide a warm, enveloping finish.
Given its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, a single generous spritz is sufficient. Allow it to settle for about five minutes before heading out — this allows the heart notes to fully integrate with the top and base layers.
Fig. 01 — Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum Red Edition, Chanel
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Jacques Polge
The architect of ChanelJacques Polge served as the in-house perfumer at Chanel for over three decades — from 1978 to 2013 — making him one of the most influential figures in modern perfumery.
“I consider that the time involved in the creation is nothing compared to the time the fragrance lives.”
Jacques Polge · The Scotsman ('Channelling Chanel'), c. 2005 (web archive date 28 Feb 2019)
The Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum line
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The originalChanel No 5 Eau de Parfum Red EditionChanel · Premium · $100–250Lanvin · 1927ArpègeShares 6 of its 21 notes$40–100★ 3.97 (4,760)62%Match
Lanvin · 1971Eau My SinShares 6 of its 18 notes$40–100★ 4.43 (53)60%Match
LanvinEau ArpegeShares 6 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 4.48 (31)63%Match
Swiss Arabian · 2019A Whiff of FiveShares 6 of its 15 notesunder $40★ 3.00 (5)
With Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum
Adds aromatic and vanilla; shares bergamot and sandalwood and 1 more note.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 7%.