AldehydesOpens with
Ylang-YlangHeart
OrrisDries down to
Also asEau de Parfum · 2018 →
Olivier PolgeThe nose · 158 fragrances · also made The One for Men Eau de Parfum (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition
The vibrant energy of a busy Parisian street corner where fresh florals mingle with the crisp air, creating an atmosphere that is both familiar and new.
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Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red EditionPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessElle L'aime · Lolita LempickaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition by Chanel was launched in 2018 and was created by perfumer Olivier Polge. This fragrance captures the essence of the iconic Chanel No. 5 but with a fresh, modern twist. The composition opens with vibrant citrus notes like lemon and bergamot, interwoven with aldehydes that give it an unmistakable freshness. As it evolves, ylang-ylang, jasmine, and may rose add a delicate floral touch, while orris and vanilla bring warmth and depth. The woody and powdery base notes of cedar and white musk ground the fragrance, making it both lasting and contemporary.
Apply one to two sprays to your pulse points — the scent builds on skin over time. The citrus opening is bright but fades within an hour, so reapply if you want it to last through a long day or evening.
Fig. 01 — Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition, Chanel
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Olivier Polge
Chanel's new chapterOlivier Polge succeeded his father Jacques as the in-house perfumer-creator at Chanel in 2013, becoming only the fourth person to hold this role in the house's history.
“The flowers are never precise. They’re abstract.”
Olivier Polge · AnOther Magazine, September 2017
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The originalChanel No 5 L'Eau Red EditionChanel · Premium · $100–250Lolita Lempicka · 2013Elle L'aimeShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.91 (1,649)47%Match
Shiseido · 2000MoreShares 6 of its 16 notes$40–100★ 3.85 (33)
With Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum
Adds aromatic; shares lemon and bergamot.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 58%, disliked or hated by 5%.