Chanel No 5 Fragrances

A Complete eBay Buyer's Guide Chanel No 5 Perfumes

In the early 1920s, fashion designer of beloved quilted bags and tweed jackets, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, teamed with perfumer Ernest Beaux to create a classic fragrance featuring the scents of ylang-ylang, jasmine and May rose, among others, that's still revered among perfumes in the present day. Now, you can find an array of new and old Chanel No 5 perfumes to suit every need and taste on eBay. Learn the different types of Chanel No 5 perfumes and how to pick the one that's right for you or that special woman.

Types of Chanel No 5 perfumes

The following are the main varieties of Chanel No 5 perfume available:

  • Chanel No. 5 Parfum - The classic and original No 5 fragrance
  • Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum Spray - The same classic No 5 fragrance, albeit in a slightly lighter formulation, dispensed in a full-body spray
  • Chanel No. 5 Eau de Toilette Spray - Created just a few years after the original Chanel No. 5 Parfum and comes in a taller bottle and an even lighter formulation than the Chanel No.5 Eau de Parfum Spray
  • Chanel No. 5 Eau Première - A variation on the original No 5 fragrance that contains less aldehyde to produce a scent somewhat more contemporary and airier.
  • Chanel No. 5 L'Eau - A completely different scent nonetheless worthy of the Chanel No 5 name that adds to the original Chanel No 5 ingredients creamy cedarwood and further citrus components
Which Chanel No. 5 perfume is the strongest and longest-lasting?

The original No 5 Parfum has the most potent fragrance that lasts the longest of all Chanel No 5 perfumes. That means a bottle of the original Chanel No 5 Parfum should last longer than any equal-size bottle of another No 5 perfume. As a rule, perfumes have a longer-lasting scent than an eau de toilette.

How do you choose which Chanel No 5 perfume to buy on eBay?

Which Chanel No 5 perfume you purchase depends on your reasons for purchasing it. If you're looking for an affordable Chanel No 5 fragrance you can spray all over your body, try Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum Spray. For a more subtle scent, consider Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette Spray. To stand out from the previous generation of Chanel No 5 wearers while still paying homage to the classic scent, you'll want to check out Chanel No 5 Eau Première.

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