Chanel N°5 Elixir Sensuel vs Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

People who smelled both call them a weak match. Chanel N°5 Elixir Sensuel is sweeter, and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is longer lasting.

How alike are they?

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on a few votes

Where they differ

  • Chanel N°5 Elixir Sensuel is sweeter.
  • Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is longer lasting.
  • Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne leans more masculine.
Based on many votes

How they wear

Longevity
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 60% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionBased on many votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 50% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
Leans feminineBased on many votes
Unisex, leans feminineBased on many votes

What they're made of

Chanel N°5 Elixir Sensuel

Main accords
  • Floral
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Iris
Top notes
Base notes

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Main accords
  • Musky
  • Powdery
  • White floral
  • Woody
  • Aldehydic
  • Amber
Heart notes

Which one is for you?

Pick Chanel N°5 Elixir Sensuel if…

  • you want one that is sweeter
  • you want one that is shorter lasting
  • you want one that leans more feminine

Pick Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne if…

  • you want one that is less sweet
  • you want one that is longer lasting
  • you want one that leans more masculine