Chanel No 5 L'Eau is a fresh, bright reading of N°5 for women, where a burst of citrus lifts the classic sparkle into something lighter. Lemon leads, a rose and jasmine heart follows, and the finish stays clean and soft.
Perfect for you if…
- You love N°5 but want it fresher and brighter.
- You want a scent you can wear freely, any day.
- Powdery classics feel too formal for you.
At a glance
| Brand |
Chanel |
| Concentration |
Eau de Toilette |
| Size |
100 ml |
| Fragrance family |
Floral aldehyde |
| Main accords |
Citrus, aldehydic, fresh, woody, powdery, yellow floral, sweet, white floral, musky |
| Top notes |
Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Lime, Orange |
| Heart notes |
Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, May rose
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| Base notes |
White musk, Orris root, Cedar, Vanilla
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| Gender |
Women |
| Launch year / perfumer |
2016 · Olivier Polge |
Why you'll love it
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N°5, reimagined. The N°5 idea is rebuilt around citrus instead of powder.
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A bright citrus burst. The opening is vivid and zesty rather than powdery.
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A softly tidy end. A hint of musk keeps the finish airy instead of dense.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between N°5 and N°5 L'Eau?
N°5 Eau de Parfum is a rich, powdery bouquet with vanilla. L'Eau is fresh, citrusy and lighter.
Which is better, Chanel No 5 L'Eau or Coco Mademoiselle?
Coco Mademoiselle is sweeter and ambery. N°5 L'Eau is crisper, lemony and more abstract.
What are the notes of Chanel No 5 L'Eau?
Aldehydes, lemon, neroli, bergamot, mandarin, lime and orange on top; ylang-ylang, jasmine and May rose in the heart; white musk, orris root, cedar and vanilla at the base.
What does Chanel No 5 L'Eau smell like?
Zesty and bright first, then a smooth floral centre, drying down light and tidy.
Is Chanel No 5 L'Eau for men or women?
It is made for women, though its fresh citrus is easy for anyone to wear.
Alcohol, Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Geraniol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Trimethylbenzenepropanol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Pinene, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Coumarin, Jasmine Oil/Extract, Rose Flower Oil/Extract, Vanillin, Santalol, Geranyl Acetate, Benzyl Benzoate, Beta-Caryophyllene, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Isoeugenol, Farnesol, Terpineol, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Terpinolene, Eugenol, Rose Ketones, Santalum Album Oil, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Alpha-Terpinene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Anethole, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Carvone, Eugenyl Acetate, Camphor, Hexadecanolactone, Methyl Salicylate, Benzaldehyde, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 14700 (Red 4)
Chanel is the Paris fashion house founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Its perfume story runs from N°5, created in 1921, to modern signatures such as Bleu de Chanel, Coco Mademoiselle and Chance. Shop all Chanel perfumes at Ramfa Beauty.