Chanel No 5 Parfum vs L'Aimant

People who smelled both say they have some resemblance, and most agree. L'Aimant is sweeter, and Chanel No 5 Parfum is longer lasting.

How alike are they?

Most agree

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

Based on many votes

Where they differ

  • L'Aimant is sweeter.
  • Chanel No 5 Parfum is longer lasting.
  • Chanel No 5 Parfum projects more strongly.
Based on many votes

How they wear

Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 65% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 60% of musky fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Gender lean
Leans feminineBased on many votes
Leans feminineBased on many votes

What they're made of

Chanel No 5 Parfum

Main accords
  • Aldehydic
  • Fresh
  • Iris
  • Powdery
  • Woody
  • Citrus
Heart notes

L'Aimant

Main accords
  • Aldehydic
  • Aromatic
  • Fresh
  • Powdery
  • Rose
  • Sweet
Top notes

Which one is for you?

Pick Chanel No 5 Parfum if…

  • you want one that is less sweet
  • you want one that is longer lasting
  • you want one that projects more strongly

Pick L'Aimant if…

  • you want one that is sweeter
  • you want one that is shorter lasting
  • you want one that projects more softly