Chanel No 5 L'Eau, written N°5 L'Eau on the bottle, is a fresh, abstract floral fragrance for women, Olivier Polge's luminous reinterpretation of N°5. Lemon, mandarin and orange lifted by aldehydes open it, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form the heart, and cedar and white musk finish it.
Perfect for you if…
- You love N°5 but want it fresher and brighter.
- You like lemon and aldehydes over rose and jasmine.
- You want a scent you can wear freely, day or night.
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, reinvented. Olivier Polge reimagined N°5 while keeping the soul of the original composition.
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A citrus burst. A bright burst of lemon, mandarin and orange is elevated by aldehydes.
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Worn freely. Chanel says it can be worn at any time, day or night, and sprayed generously.
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A cedar and musk trail. The cedar trail is softened by white musk.
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A gift for a N°5 fan. A natural pick for Mother's Day or Valentine's Day for someone who loves the classic.
Frequently asked questions
What does N°5 L'Eau smell like?
It opens with lemon, mandarin, orange and aldehydes, moves into rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang, and finishes on cedar and white musk.
What is the difference between N°5 and N°5 L'Eau?
N°5 Eau de Parfum is a rich bouquet around May rose and jasmine with aldehydes and bourbon vanilla, while N°5 L'Eau is a fresh, citrus-led reinterpretation.
When is N°5 L'Eau a natural pick?
Chanel says it can be worn at any time, and Fragrantica voters favour spring and summer and day over night.
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.