100 Years Of Chanel No. 5 perfume review on Persolaise Love At First Scent episode 135

[@cindymaulden2226]

congratulations!!!! I love all the CHANEL perfumes. everyone needs to have at least one or two, they smell wonderful, long lasting, classic and unforgettable.

[@Persolaise]

I totally agree, Cindy. Thank you so much for watching.

[@dmr9767]

I have a pretty old extrait bottle, I bought it sealed and it's heavenly. Here's the best jasmine note I've ever smelled. There's a civet and a real sandalwood at the base. It's amazing!

[@Persolaise]

Treasure it! 😊

[@pattorelli3451]

Congratulations on 5K! I own and like both the EDT and EDP, but my favorite is the Eau Premier. I gave my bottle of L’Eau to my 30-something daughter who loved it. Like Madame P. I adore Coco, which was my signature scent in the late eighties and early nineties.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for watching. I’m pleased to learn that your L’Eau found a happy home.

[@annmariejahn5115]

Watching from Minnesota where it is snowing! I am very grateful to have discovered Persolaise! I am discovering many new perfumes, as well as enjoying your evocative descriptions of the classics. Thank you!

[@Persolaise]

Thank YOU! And wow, snowing already? Wrap up warm.

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Brilliant live and how fitting as you commented being a No 5 special. It’s a truly beautiful fragrance and one which I discovered quite young and indeed bought my extrait with my first credit card. Congratulations again and here’s to many more joining our Persolaise people . X

[@Persolaise]

Yes - so lucky how it turned out. Thank you!

[@shirleycantoni3152]

The EDP was also my introduction to Chanel No 5 with my mamma. I fell in love at first sniff ☺️

[@Persolaise]

Wonderful :-)

[@lotte436]

I am very late to this party but this is an epic video! I pompously adopted No. 5 as my signature when I was 15 without ever having smelled it. I read a Chanel biography and was hooked on the fantastical story, and my parents played along and gifted me a bottle of the EdT for my birthday. It was love at first smell. It bowled me over, I couldn't stop sniffing my arm and wouldn't shut up about it; powdery, sparkling, soapy, floral, warm, woody, it is everything. You are right with the doctor who analogy, the 90ies EdT will always be my favourite. Thank you for this wonderful overview!

[@Persolaise]

And thank you for watching. I’m so glad ‘meet’ another 5 fan.

[@krissyrose14]

KZbin recommended videos about Chanel No. 5 since I looked it up, and again the wise sage of perfumes popped up again in my video choices. I had recently gotten the EDP, plus the lotion and shower gel. I absolutely love it. It's in my holy trinity of fragrances now, along with Shalimar and L'air Du Temps. I don't know why, but the classic perfumes like those three work the best on me. Maybe due to the notes in it. I've tried stuff like Good Girl and Poison Girl, and they are pleasant, but I feel like it's a bit like trying on a style of clothing that is nice but isn't really "you", whereas the classic fragrances feel like it's fitting my personality and style authentically. I do like some more modern fragrances like Cool Water, Lucky You and they are fantastic, though there's something about my top 3 that feels just right. I love how No. 5 is like a bridge between Shalimar and L'air Du Temps for me. I love the comparison of No. 5 being like Galadriel of Lord of the Rings! It is quite a light, bright, and magical fragrance. I also get some mid century elegance to it as well, plus 20s avant garde vibes, and definitely a very French springtime vibe. Love it. :)

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much for watching. And yes, the classics still take some beating.

[@Knoxy598]

Loved watching this rundown. I'll never forget the first time I opened a new bottle of No5 extrait. And yes, I find Eau Premiere infinitely preferable to L'Eau, the citrus is overdosed in L'Eau. I'm sad it has so dethroned Eau Premiere in Chanel's marketing.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, I feel Premiere ought to be given more of a boost. Thanks for watching.

[@mariafernandabeyss]

Greetings from Miami and congrats 🍾 No 5 is very close to my heart, I wear the Eau de Toilette.

[@Persolaise]

Wonderful. Thank you so much for watching.

[@rfbuffy]

Chanel No.5 is my all time favorite. I love the extrait, the EDT, EDP, Premiere, and L’Eau in that order. I am approximately your age and EDP was my first love and what I have worn through the years the most. However, I now prefer the extrait above all. The EDT brings excitement and a little fun and humor while being still a little buttoned up. The Premiere may overtake EDP eventually for me. It is getting there. I feel exactly how you feel about L’Eau. However, that is beginning to change in 105 degree (40 Celsius) summers. It is really good when the thermostat goes up to hell levels. Also, I find some Chanel perfumes often need a little more time after getting first spray or dabs out of the way and just let it settle a breathe a bit, they grow better. I think this is true especially with the Olivier Polge fragrances. No. 5 L’Eau is better now than when I first bought it! Thank you for this review. I enjoy hearing you talk about and enjoy these fragrance journeys.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much for taking the time to write this.

[@theaansel8738]

5K plus Congratulations. I am a forever fan of yours at the mention of Galaddriel. This is a perfect description and she would use many litre bottles of No.5 over her 8 thousand years on Middle Earth. I LOVE Guerlain

[@Persolaise]

Wonderful, I’m so glad you agree. And thank you.

[@trinh1775]

I love N°5 my all time favourite. Great video 😀

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much. I love No. 5 too, as you can tell.

[@annamariaferranti29]

Thank you so much , thoroughly enjoyable. I will watch this again, I took notes☺️

[@Persolaise]

I’m so pleased. Many thanks for watching.

[@donnatyler8064]

Love chanel no 5 been wearing since the age of 20 now 53. It is timeless and unique,also love coco chanel edp. I used to own the pure little bottle 15ml but so expensive now,used to sell for £45 when i was 20 years old 30 years on sells for around £180 so now buy the edp which is lovely also.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, they're certainly not cheap any more. I'm so pleased to have found another No. 5 fan.

[@waynemartin4881]

Wow, what a fantastic video, I have always wanted to like No5 but it somehow eluded me, today I tried the EDP and I really liked it, I like the way you say the EDP is the least Floral and least Aldehildic so I think I’ve now found my version, I could listen to you all day, you come across so friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you so much.

[@Persolaise]

Not at all - thank YOU for watching, Wayne. And I’m so pleased you’ve found a No. 5 you like.

[@MrAmirr76]

Hello dear Persolasie, Great take as always 10/10. Thumbs up as usual. wishing you all happiness in the world. cheers P.S. Cheers to your Happy shirt as well:)

[@Persolaise]

Thanks Amir - always appreciated.

[@amberfranklinmk93]

I’m only 30 and I’d heard stories from my mum that my Nan used to wear no5 when my mum was younger and it wasn’t very well liked because it was really heavy and strong. So I was really surprised when I tried it on Tuesday that I liked it. In fact I liked it so much that I purchased the original no5 the l’eau no5 and the no5 eau premiere along with chanel coco.

[@Persolaise]

Wonderful. I love Eau Premiere as well.

[@kristiecumbus9041]

I just bought channel number 5! I already had the leau but I really always wanted the original! I'm so excited! I subscribed too your channel!👠💎💍🥿🕯💄👜🛍👓🩱

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much, Kristie.

[@kristiecumbus9041]

@@Persolaise my channel number 5 came I love it! I notice the scent changes through out its time on ya! It's really something!🙂🌷🌹🌷💙💜💚💙💜🌹🌷🙂🙂🙂

[@tabithas1554]

Watching from Ohio... I just bought my first bottle of N▫5 l have covet it for years! I cant wait.

[@Persolaise]

Oh wow. Enjoy it! And thanks for watching.

[@coffeetime3293]

I love how you tell about things, you are so positive, and sincerely emotional! 🙂👍

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much. And thanks for watching.

[@shirleycantoni3152]

Great review. I have and love all the Chanel No 5 versions. My ultimate and favourite fragrance.

[@Persolaise]

You can't beat it. Thanks for watching.

[@sniffingfragrance4767]

Smelled Chanel Nr5.L'Eau recently it was really Airy fragrance !! Congratulations with 5000 its a beautiful number 🙂

[@Persolaise]

Yes, airy is a good word. Thank you for watching.

[@cedriceccentric]

Very curious to see the new N°5 ads that will feature Marion Cotillard. I wait for new N°5 TV commercials like some wait for the newest Marvel blockbuster. My favorite still being the "My Baby Just Cares For Me" movie of 1986 with Carole Bouquet.

[@Persolaise]

Yes yes yes! That is the advert that made me realise perfume was something rather special. But isn’t it older than 1986? Thanks for watching.

[@edwardoneil3962]

Mine is the Nichol Kidman followed by Audrey Tatuo😀❤😀

[@mysterybeta]

Congrats on 5K!

[@Persolaise]

Thank you very much 😊

[@BrighterThanYours]

No5. Thick waxy, white,red and yellow floral vibe over effervescent wood and powder No22 yellow floral and white floral over same effervescent wood with vanilla and incense added. Caleche white and yellow floral over beewax and powdery vintage lye soap. Very turpentine citrus ring like. 😊

[@Persolaise]

Superb -- job done :-D Thank you!

[@jacobjohnson4926]

Goodness, I love Chanel No 5! The Eau De Parfum on me is warm, soapy, musky and sweet, in a good way 😉 The Eau De Toilette is slightly more earthy, and floral, still beautiful. Wanting to try Parfum, just not got to it yet! Thank You ❤❤❤

[@Persolaise]

The parfum is very special too. Thanks for watching.

[@LiaAndrews]

My favorite versions of no. 5 are parfum, Eau Premiere, then body products. I got a sample of L'Eau and after initially judging it harshly against no. 5, I quite enjoy it for the gym. No.5 Sport indeed!

[@Persolaise]

Yes, it is like a sport version. Thanks for watching.

[@More13Feen]

I like it the best. I am the target audience, I always wanted a No.5 cuz my Grandmother wore it but I just can't wear the EDP. Eau premiere works but when I copaired l'eau side by side to eau premiere it worked much better on me and while it dosen't smell very much like No.5 up close or on paper, I keep getting little No.5 wafts through out the day that are like a hug from my Gran.

[@MattRyanPA]

BRAVO!! Another wonderful video! Love #ChanelNo5 - ordered my first bottle recently (EDP) after receiving advice men should wear it. I adore it. Must try the EDT & Extrait.

[@Persolaise]

Welcome to the 5 Club. Thanks for watching.

[@MattRyanPA]

@@Persolaise Completely agree with your comments re: L'Eau. I tried the tester earlier today - not for me I'm afraid. I'll stick with #ChanelNo5 EDP. I can see why Chanel released L'Eau - it's fresh and probably would appeal to those who find No5 too overpowering. Alas, I prefer my classic No5 hit though!

[@tedoneilclark4710]

It's got body, substance it's a quality fragrance that keeps it's DNA until the end.

[@Persolaise]

I completely agree. Thanks for watching.

[@CaroCoffee123]

Mr P! You're about to hit 10,000 subscribers! Wouldn't it be fun if it happened on the one year anniversary of this video, which celebrates the 100 year anniversary of No. 5? Funnily enough I just watched another video of yours where you were talking about a suitable scent for Galadriel. And I was thinking of Chanel and aldehydes immediately. I think she would wear No. 22. Aragorn would wear Dior Fahrenheit, Gandalf SL Serge Noire, Arwen Apres L'Ondee and Sauron something with a prominent oud note. On the subject though: I've never smelt the extrait but was always very enamored with Eau Premiere. I recently got a full bottle of Eau de Cologne and it's a tie now. I like the EdT but it's gone within minutes.

[@Persolaise]

Ha! I'm curious about why Sauron has to be linked with oud. Thanks for this wonderful comment.

[@CaroCoffee123]

@@Persolaise That’s actually a fair question. I guess I’ve smelt too many loud and obnoxious concoctions trying to pass for oud so I think that’s just the sort of thing an egocentric narcissist like Sauron would nowadays shower himself in, go to the office and give everyone there an instant migraine. 😊

[@markburgess8603]

I've been wearing this myself (purely out of curiosity) and after a week of trying it, have really fallen in love with No.5. The only other women's fragrance I wear regular is AG Cloud and the two layered is sublime, indeed as a man wearing these and it has got me so many compiments, only just the other day a women followed me onto the car park and asking what is that? it smells heavenly. No.5 is firmly on my wear list.

[@Persolaise]

Keep wearing it! It must suit you.

[@markburgess8603]

@@Persolaise ❤️

[@kaateeh]

Thank you for that thorough comparison :) I'm about to get my first bottle of No 5, and I can't choose between edt and edp...

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@9chloie]

I have and love Eau Premiere, a small bottle of L'eau, the shower gel (makes for the most decadent shower), the body oil (amaaaazing) but don't actually really remember exactly what the EDT or EDP smell like...oops. must go and remind myself.

[@Persolaise]

Ha 😊 Thanks very much for watching.

[@samgrant83]

No. 5 EDC - there's lots of it unopened still around. Get a sealed bottle from the early 70's, real civet, pretty much the original Ernst Beaux formula, as he conceived, a good bottle will transport you. This was what Marilyn wore to bed, not the pure parfum (which is another thing altogther and just awesome).

[@Persolaise]

I'll have to seek out a bottle. Thanks for watching.

[@tiffanygallaher7557]

Hello from British Columbia!

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@jan9105]

So i looove the heart and the base notes of the EDP, but I don‘t like its soapy, a bit „grannyish“ top notes. Will the Parfum/Extrait be a better option for me? 🤔

[@Persolaise]

Maybe you should check out the edt. Thanks for watching.

[@RachaelMorgan-om4xw]

Chanel No 5 is drastically different to the way it was before they used to add civet. It is a totally disappointing shadow of the REAL and true scent. Ohh...civet was outlawed, I heard. That eliminates the musky notes; which , by the way, carried the undertones warmly. It was exquisite. Last year I was given a bottle of Chanel No 5, which my friend, John, had bought from Fenwick of Newcastle. Honestly, it was pretty poor, and not an hint of Chanel No 5. What is happening here????

[@Persolaise]

I’m afraid a certain amount of reformulation is inevitable these days.

[@dunjapaurevic8407]

Thank you for your video. I love Edt. Is it true that the Edt is the closest to Parfum? Which one do you prefer?

[@Persolaise]

I love them all, really. And I’d say they’re all slightly different from each other.

[@edwardoneil3962]

No5 is clearly what the people of the world have all mostly wanted. How can the modern perfumers not create something of its equal properly. I don't mean copy in design and smell ect but just something that everyone wants and loves.

[@Persolaise]

I guess some would say that there are several perfumes released that turn out to be very popular. Thanks for watching.

[@edwardoneil3962]

@@Persolaise yes they are Opium Youth dew cacharel ect I could go on and on but not never seems to loose it's self respect and it has had more than it's share of criticism over the years.

[@carmealguero]

Is it true that the extrait is the only one who has really natural essential oils in it?

[@Persolaise]

I don’t know, but that has been said in the past. Thanks very much for watching.

[@sophiepotvin5356]

I was searching video on Chanel no5 because my husband just get me the extrait de parfum. Its divine but I noticed that it doesnt last long on me. Do you have any tips?

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching. Is the issue that it doesn't last or that it isn't as diffusive as you'd like it to be? I find No 5 extrait lasts extremely well, but it isn't loud and room-filling, which it isn't really meant to be.

[@sophiepotvin5356]

It doesnt last on my wrist. But I noticed that it last better on my neck and my hair. Do you think EDP is more loud and volatile?

[@Persolaise]

The edp may well be more diffusive.

[@trinh1775]

I totally agree with you about N°5 leau, is like it's getting lost in the forest and can't find it's way home

[@Persolaise]

Ah, good way of putting it.

[@timme2844]

I have a bottle of Eau de Chanel No5 but cant find anything about it.... was once told Eau de Chanel No5 was a brief late 70's release...IDK...any education I can recieve about this particular No5 concentration is much appreciated! I will say the bottle is truly a first class presentation as the bottle is clear with extraordinarily thin white pinstriping and the gold cap is heavy solid metal....

[@Persolaise]

Hmmm... not sure I can help you with that one. Sorry.

[@andfragt]

I’m very late to this but I think that was the original name for the EDP (re-released in 1986). Cristalle, which was originally and briefly named ‘Cristal’, and Egoïste, originally named Bois Noir, also follow this pattern.

[@timme2844]

@@andfragt thank you so much! I suspected that this might be the case but I was never able to have any confirmation that it even existed! I appreciate the response and like the saying goes, better late than never lol!!

[@brandybasisty9736]

Dear Mr. P, does Chanel No.5 Eau de Parfum have a civet note? It's not listed on fragrantica, but... Happy Solstice!

[@Persolaise]

It may well have something animatic in there. If your nose picks it up, it’s in there.

[@brandybasisty9736]

@@Persolaise do you pick up on a civet note in the vintage formulation of the EDP? I haven't yet tried that one. Thank you!

[@Persolaise]

@@brandybasisty9736 Personally, no, I don't.

[@robertasotos816]

the new extrait is not as good as before...it has an unbearable chamomile or sage herbal nuance to it...only vintage guys ...at least 10 years old

[@Persolaise]

Good to know, thank you.

[@Muhammad-tp8sf]

Is it true that the Edp and Extrait smells similar, only slightly different?

[@Persolaise]

Each variant is slightly different. Thanks very much for watching.

[@brandybasisty9736]

I've been regular using a vintage EDT at bedtime and just got an old mini bottle of the extrait-- it smells like those little sugary donuts one buys at a carnival. WTH?? 😂

[@Persolaise]

Hmmm… perhaps it’s gone off.

[@brandybasisty9736]

@Persolaise Perfumes 😂 I meant it in a good way, thanks though

[@24ps]

Parfum or edp ?

[@Persolaise]

Sorry, I’m not sure what you mean.

[@nafisahmed1307]

Can it wear a man..?

[@Persolaise]

Anyone can wear it. Thanks for watching.

[@Kostoator]

How would you rate the chanel no 5 series in terms of longevity?

[@Persolaise]

I’d say their longevity is excellent. Thanks for watching.

[@moicecibon4768]

Hi

[@Persolaise]

Thank you for watching.