Chanel No. 5 L'eau
Just over a month ago, Chanel released
their new take on the classic No 5 scent. Reworked by Olivier Polge, we were
told to expect a lighter, fresher, more youthful No 5. As a 20-something myself, I can say that this
new twist on a classic is definitely more up my alley.
Marilyn Monroe’s signature scent always
seemed to wear me. It was heavy, overly floral and a tad on the soapy side. On
others it was a scent I loved but sadly it never quite translated on me. No 5 L’eau on the other hand wears quite well. It’s crisp and fresh with the
right amount of warmth.
The fragrance opens with a bright burst of
citrus (lemon, mandarin and orange) and moves quickly to a more floral, musky
dry down (rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, white musk). It manages to be sophisticated
without being overpowering. That being said, this lasts surprisingly well on me
for an eau de toilette. After a good 6/8 hours it’s still there and for the
price, it should be.
Overall I’ve actually been pleasantly
surprised by this scent. I’ve tested No 5 each time I’ve passed through a
beauty hall and I’ve always accepted that it wasn’t right for me. Now there’s finally
a version of No 5 that does work for me and it’s about time I think. I’m going
to finish up my sample and who knows, maybe a bottle of this will end up on my
Christmas list (hopes Santa’s reading). Needless to say, if you’re in the
market for a new scent, do go give this a try. Who knows, you might find
yourself as surprised as I was.
In terms of pricing, a 50ml bottle retails
for £68 and a 100ml bottle will set you back £96. Pricey for sure but is there
anything else quite like Chanel? I don’t think so.
Happy shopping guys!
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