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N°5 L'Eau (EDT)

2016

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Versions Timeline

2016

N°5 L'Eau (Original Release)

Price Range
$76 – $132

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Olivier Polge

"N°5 L'Eau is Chanel's 2016 reinterpretation of the house's most iconic fragrance, created as a brighter, more transparent take on the aldehydic-floral N°5 identity. Composed by Olivier Polge, it keeps the recognizable N°5 signature but presents it with more sparkle, freshness, and a less powdery texture. The fragrance emphasizes luminous citrus, airy florals, and a clean musky-woody finish rather than the denser, more abstract richness of older N°5 forms. It is widely positioned as the freshest and most youthful expression in the N°5 family. Despite its lighter construction, it still reads unmistakably Chanel through its refined structure and polished floral heart. L'Eau became an important modern gateway into the N°5 collection for wearers who find the classic editions too formal or aldehydic."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Humid
Dry

Moods

Fresh
Elegant
Youthful
Sophisticated
Uplifting

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Meeting
Travel
Date

Fun Facts

N°5 L'Eau was one of the first major N°5 reinterpretations composed by Olivier Polge after succeeding his father Jacques Polge at Chanel.

Its launch campaign prominently featured Lily-Rose Depp, reinforcing the fragrance's younger and more contemporary positioning.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshFloralSyntheticPowderyWoodySweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

lemon
mandarin
orange
bergamot
aldehydes
neroli
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

rose
jasmine
ylang-ylang
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

cedar
white musk
vanilla

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User and editorial feedback consistently describe N°5 L'Eau as the freshest, lightest, and least powdery member of the N°5 family. Reviewers often mention a sparkling citrus-and-aldehyde opening, a softened floral heart, and a clean musky drydown that makes the classic DNA easier to wear. It is frequently praised as a modern or youthful entry point into Chanel N°5, though some users feel the performance is only moderate and requires generous spraying for best effect. Overall reception is positive among those seeking a more transparent Chanel floral rather than the denser vintage-style signature.”

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