What does chanel number 5 smell like

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....if you listen you can hear it call..

....sie had saved herself and the boy at the last moment on the wooden raft by the river, which was to take them out of the Indian Territory. On the perilous rapids, this otherwise failed singer and barmaid in life, proved to be unfathomably fearless and plucky, and she stood her ground and held the oar as she steered the raft downstream through the perilous rapids....

Matt Calder, the boy's father thought little of her, even though she had saved his son. She was just the singer and barmaid Kay, so not a respectable lady like a man in the Midwest would marry. And now there she is again, as she always was, sitting on the counter in Saloon and she sings...

Marilyn Monroe, in the role of Kay, from Otto Preminges Western "River of no Return" sings with an incredible vibrato full of restrained eroticism in her voice, the song of the river of no return......... There is a river called the River of no Return. Sometimes it's peaceful and sometimes wild and free... Love is a Traveller on the River of no Return....

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Many years ago I was maid of honor at a dear friend's wedding and she asked me to choose some music for her civil ceremony. Among other songs, I had "River of no Return" played as they exchanged rings.
The registrar was so enraptured that she also specifically congratulated me on the music after the ceremony and said after all the other ironic pop warbling, she had rarely heard a more fitting song for a wedding ceremony.

N°5 remains, of course, immortally linked to Marilyn Monroe. At the latest with her bon mot that she supposedly wore nothing in bed but two drops ofN°5.Oh..... like Shocking in the prudish America of the sixties, where a decent American woman went to bed with a long-sleeved nightgown buttoned up to her neck.....

However, anyone who knows anything about film knows that this outstanding actress, was underrated throughout her life and reduced by many to the dimwitted sexy blonde. Anyway....

In principle, to Chanel N°5 everything has already been said up and down.
So I will limit myself only to the fact that I appreciate the perfume because it embodies the essence of everything that one has to imagine under a classic, floral powdery aldehyde perfume. To me, Chanel No.5 is the epitome of feminine beauty, fearlessness and therefore wearable in all moments of life. It is not the great perfume, for the great moments, but rather one what enchants me the everyday life.

Coco Chanel has designed the fragrance for women who want to stand in real life, as she once did. At a time when women were dependent and ranked in better circles as a trophy of their well-off husbands. Coco Chanel as a pioneer drew a modern image of women at that time, in which she threw the constricting corsets on the garbage and designed pleasantly wearable dresses, with which the women could also indulge in sporting activities and still look good. And no, these women certainly don't stay alone, they also team up with a man who is willing to share and navigate the rapids of life together.

Many young perfumas are often unsurprised at the first sniff, because it reminds them of mom, grandma or favorite great aunt. Which is often also the reason that they classify the fragrance as old-fashioned.... never mind. It will happen to them once similarly, when they themselves have matured and later the daughter or granddaughter sniff "Sweet Like Candy" by Ariana Grande and find the stale....

Well and how does Key's story end, just saying... the last shot the last frame of the movie is terrific. Kay's sequined red pumps land in the sand, on Mainstreet......

I have always imagined that Key later regretted it hard to have thrown away these great shoes at that time... but maybe you look at the strip yes times on occasion itself.

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Chanel No. 5 has been around now for about 100 years. It’s basically the most famous perfume on the planet and is still going strong in sales, all these years later. With its popularity, have come similar scents, cheaper clones, and other perfumes which smell alike. In this post, I want to cover these fragrances , as potential alternatives to buying Chanel No. 5. I’ll keep it updated, as I come across more options.


Contents

  • 1 Which Perfumes Smell Like Chanel No. 5?
    • 1.1 Similar Profile, Differing Strengths
    • 1.2 Another Similar Classic from No.5 Era
    • 1.3 Lighter, Woodier, and Still Classic
    • 1.4 Aldehydes with More Iris than No. 5
    • 1.5 Modern with a Similar Style
    • 1.6 Resinous and Smoky
    • 1.7 A bit of 19, a bit of No.5
    • 1.8 Old School Lancome
    • 1.9 An Inexpensive Option
  • 2 Related Posts

Which Perfumes Smell Like Chanel No. 5?

Similar Profile, Differing Strengths

Dune By Christian Dior For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Ounces

This Christian Dior offering, isn’t an exact duplicate of our Chanel. It actually shares many of the same notes, but, the strength of each, is almost inverted in comparison. The floral notes are much lighter and Dune is a woodier fragrance.

A lovely and elegant scent dating back to the early 1990s. It is fresh, sensual, and great for the warmer months. Dune is dry and woody with sandalwood, rosewood, and amber being the main highlights. There are spiced notes and undertones of vanilla, which keep it sweet.

Dune is a very smooth and a pretty low key scent. It doesn’t have the same intense sillage as Hypnotic Poison, but is still solid throughout. This one could be a unisex fragrance, with its woody tones, and serves as a great change of pace from the usual popular fare.

What does chanel number 5 smell like


Another Similar Classic from No.5 Era

Lanvȋn Arpége Pẻrfume For Women 3.4 oz Eau De Parfum Spray – This one dates back to the earlier decades of the last century, but it has been updated and reformulated, a few times since then. The current version is a lot of floral notes, with a powdery aroma from the iris, sitting on top of sandalwood.

It’s actually kind of a powerhouse, when compared to the others on this list, and while it is pretty heavy it does have a certain cleanliness about it. Since this dates back to around the same era, as No.5, it does have a very similar classic feel. Add to the fact, that there are many of the same notes, and you’ve got a potential alternative.

You get a good amount of jasmine and ylang-ylang, but Arpege is pretty well mixed. Maybe not the most universally appealing scent on the list, but one that ranks up near the top, for a selection of the population.

What does chanel number 5 smell like


Lighter, Woodier, and Still Classic

Rive Gauche By Yves Saint Laurent For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Oz
A blast from the past, this 1970s fragrance is a sure fire classic. Notes of sandalwood, oak moss, honeysuckle, gardenia, and others form an intense, clean, and powdery scent. Unique, inspiring, and long-lasting. Aldehydes, florals, and a drier profile allow Rive Gauche to be in the approximate family of our target.

Rive Gauche has more oak moss and vetiver freshness, the same type of floral notes, just in a much lighter application.

It blends together as a powdery smell, but underneath you can pick out the floral notes such as rose and gardenia. Plus, the fresh oak moss, vetiver, and other woody elements come together to create a clean and simply sophisticated perfume.

What does chanel number 5 smell like


Aldehydes with More Iris than No. 5

Hermes – Caleche – Edt Spray 1.6 Oz (New Packaging)– An aldehyde floral with a nice powdery iris note, taking the lead, within the composition. It has a powerful opening, with the iris and a nice neroli note, for a clean touch.

It softens up, as it dries down, and you’re left with an elegant vintage perfume aroma. At times, its more of a woody fragrance. Then, it will feel creamy. Then, a dry powdery scent. It’s got depth and lots in common with Chanel No. 5, though, not an exact copy. They are, close relatives, however.

What does chanel number 5 smell like


Modern with a Similar Style

TOM FORD METALLIQUE 3.4oz 100ml EAU DE PERFUME– This one is different, its a floral aldehyde, with a sweeter and creamier disposition. Vanilla, sandalwood, and ambrette provide that lovely finish following the aldehyde opening act.

The floral notes are toned down and quite subtle. This Tom Ford, does have an interesting metallic finish, as the name suggests. It’s not really a clone at all of Chanel No. 5, but one that kind of gives you a updated twist, to this style of fragrance.

What does chanel number 5 smell like


AMOUAGE Gold Women’s Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Fl Oz– A smoky and resinous oriental fragrance, featuring: rose, lily, and jasmine notes. Close to Caleche, listed above, in smell.

Amouage Gold is an expensive designer fragrance, that dries down with a musky, and powdery aroma. Gets quite rosy, no aldehydes, but plenty of jasmine and some orris to add to its depth. Like a smokier and more exotic take, on Chanel No. 5.

What does chanel number 5 smell like


A bit of 19, a bit of No.5

Annick Goutal Heure Exquise Women’s Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce– Ok, so this Annick Goutal scent, is probably closer to Chanel No. 19. However, it’s also somewhat like No.5, as well. I’m adding this, just to give one more option. Plus, on its own, this is a gorgeous fragrance.

It’s a great vintage fragrance with hyacinth, rose, and mostly iris holding things together. It’s powdery with a fresh greeness, to its smell. Very clean with a light touch of sweetness, provided by vanilla, and sitting on top of a sandalwood base.

What does chanel number 5 smell like


Old School Lancome

Climat By Lancome For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5 Ounces– Another older fragrance, that I’ve only recently come across, and the resemblance to No.5 was there to my nose.

To me, this one has a soapier aroma versus being a dupe of our target. It’s clean and upbeat, with a muskier finish versus the same aldehydes found in Chanel. The main floral is the Lily of the Valley in comparison, but you get a bouquet and fresh woodsiness also.

I don’t think that this is the exact formulation of the older bottles, I wasn’t around in the 60s. However, this one isn’t very expensive and still has a nice quality fragrance, striking close to what we want here.

What does chanel number 5 smell like


An Inexpensive Option

Nude By Bill Blass For Women. Cologne Spray 3.4 Ounces– This is an interesting one, that usually costs around $20 per bottle nowadays (though, I believe it’s out of production….so that may not last). It has elements of Chanel No.5 (I’d say closer to the EDP, than anything).

The commonalities are the aldehydes and the floral notes. Jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang. The jasmine is noticeably toned down in the mix versus our target, while the ylang-ylang is ratcheted up. It also has a colder and sterile feeling at times.

The rosemary note is what I think separates it, in the early stages. It’s much more green/herbal than Chanel and dries down with more of a powdery aroma. Not my favorite, but certainly an option to try for cheap.

What does chanel number 5 smell like


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What does chanel number 5 smell like

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Does Chanel No. 5 smell like baby powder?

Released in the early 1920s, Chanel No. 5 is one of the first complex fragrances in the world, having a total of over 80 scents. Its powdery, aldehydic scent has that soapy, fresh feel that baby powder has, too, but its elegance comes from the bouquet of florals like rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang.

Why is Chanel No. 5 so famous?

So why exactly is this fragrance so famous? Chanel No. 5 was the world's first abstract fragrance, which incorporated more than 80 ingredients in a complex, multi-layered formulation process that uses aldehydes to heighten the scents and give an airy nature to the floral notes.

Does Chanel No. 5 smell like roses?

The rose is the heart of Chanel No. 5, my mother's favourite fragrance. The notes of jasmine, sandalwood and ylang-ylang are balanced by mayotte, roses that are harvested in Grasse, France, during a three-week period in May.