Chanel No 5

I love Chanel, but do I love Chanel No 5 because Coco Chanel is my idol or becuase it is an amazing perfume? After comparing it to some other more classic perfumes and several new ones this is the conclusion I have reached: Out of the classic perfumes Chanel No 5 is an instantly identifable scent which can give you confidence and status. Against other classic perfumes I personally found it to be one of the more desirable. I would contribute this it its lighter scent and perhaps the lemon floral top notes as oppose to the spicy scent many others had. Chanel No 5 also competed a little more with some of the new scents for younger women as they also seemed lighter than some of the classics. If you want that middle ground scent this is the one to go for, if you like what it represents much the same. For younger women I would suggest this as a special perfume not an everyday perfume as some of the lighter perfumes I find are more desirable to younger women. For older women, No 5 or another classic will often be more to their taste.

I was given my first bottle of Chanel No 5 for my 18th birthday and have been in love ever since. The most timeless classic of them all. This is definitely my signature fragrance. This is a gentle floral fragrance which lingers for hours after application. The type of fragrance you will be remembered for. Most of all your mood lifts immediately on application. The packaging is relatively simple but sturdy and attractive. It does not need anything else to "sell" it other than the fragrance. To me, to be able to wear this is the height of luxury and worth every cent of the high price you will pay for it! Definitely one for special occasions.

This perfume i was introduced to in my early 20s.It is a classic,elegant and fresh. Marilyn Munroe used to wear it too lol

I haven't used Chanel no 5 for a while because I've been given lots of others as gifts and have been trying to use them up. It comes in a plain bottle that is simple but elegant, which also descriebs the fragrance in some ways. It last a long time on the skin and is very feminine and highly suitable for an evening fragrance. It is one of my top 5 and I absolutely love the elegant sweet aroma on my skin. It is a timeless classic and has lasted so many years because it is so lovely. My mother also loved it.

While the price tag may deter some, I think it is worth the price for such a lovely fragrance and the bottle lasts for a while given you don't need to use a lot nor reapply often.

This is my most favorite perfume EVER! I use it on special occasions and when I go out on the town. The scent is very soft with a floral tone and it lingers around all day when I use it. I prefer the spray bottle so I can spray extra if I feel the need. I remember my mum had a bottle that you would dab on when I was little so it's always been a special perfume for me!

This is such an elegant and classy scent, I bought this as it is such an iconic piece. I find this to be more suited towards older people and although I don't wear it as a everyday perfume I love it nonetheless and adore having it in my perfume collection.

I would say that the perfume probably isn't for everyone and you're either going to love it or hate it.This isn't your light and floral kind of scent therefore younger people may find it a little too heavy for their liking.

I would say its quite musky and almost sexy.

As shallow as it is i only wanted chanel no5 because of marilyn monroe and i thought if a fragrance could be around for so long it must be something special. my boyfriend got me some at duty free and when i got it i was so excited, to think i could smell just like marilyn. The perfume came in a white box with black and gold trimming and the bottle had a classic elegant look about it. But unfortunatly this fragrance was not for me, i feel that your scent should represent your personality and as much as i'd like to be, classic and elegant is something i'm not. There is a lady that comes into my work who wears chanel no5 and it suits her perfectly, she is classy, well dressed, well spoken and all that should represent the chanel name. Chanel no5 has a very strong floral musky smell that didn't work well on me, i felt that it was more of an older lady perfume but nonetheless i used the whole bottle until it was gone (just like my obssesion with marilyn) and i kept the bottle as a reminder of what elegance should smell like if that ever becomes who i am.

This smell reminds me of my mummy...I personally didnt like the smell on me so she got lucky and now swears by this as her daily fragrance.

I don't really like musky, woody fragrances and this just screamed it on my skin. It has a floral undertone...I prefer my fragrances to reek of candy bubbles rainbows and fruityness!

Upon spraying this it was incredibly over powering and ended up giving me a headache. A good point for potential buyers is it lingered on me all day but i kept thinking'what is that smell...oh that's right chances are it is me'.

This is an incredibly pricey perfume for those who wish to try it wait like I did to invest when Farmers have discounts or if you have vouchers given to you. My loss was mummy's gain and she adores it.

So when I get a whiff it always reminds me off my mum. Chanel No.5 wasn't for me but seems way more popular for more mature ladies.

I bought a 100 ml bottle duty free a couple of years ago and would only wear it for special occasions however I recently got given a bottle for my birthday and have decided to enjoy every day. The scent is very light and floral with a lingering smell. It makes me feel very luxurious and decadent .The bottle is simple and elegant. I love this perfume and get lots of compliments when I wear it. One of the best presents I have received.

My mum had a bottle of Chanel No 5 on her dresser when I was a little girl, it was still in its little box. I would sneak in to her room, open the box, delicately take the glass stopper off the bottle and sniff. It is not nostaglia that makes me love this perfume. It is a classic, stand alone perfume that is deeply defined by its warmth and lingering powder tone. It is a statement perfume, which is best worn when you want to feel elegant and powerful. One drop lasts a long time. I liken it to wearing liquid gold, because it is such a well known timeless scent.