No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne by Chanel is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Beaux. Top notes are Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Civetta, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Vanille. The legendary Chanel No 5, which was created by Ernest Beaux in 1921 for Coco Chanel, was originally launched in three concentrations: Parfum, Eau de Toilette and Eau de Cologne. Eau de Cologne was discounted in 1990s and replaced by Eau de Parfum. Each concentration is slightly different.