Fragrance comparison

Basile vs Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,106 ratings analysed

6 wins

Basile

4.29154 votes

Rank #27,468 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #1,853 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basile takes 6 of 7 categories.

Basile
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Basile6/7

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne1/7

Ratings & consensus: Basile
Community sentiment: Basile
Longevity: Basile
Sillage & projection: Basile
Value for money: Basile
Versatility: Basile
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BasileBasile

Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 47%Had 15%Want 38%

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerBasileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

50%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

952 votes

Category winnerBasileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBasile

SillageBasile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value60

Category winnerBasileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

cinnamon69%

earthy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CloveTangerineCinnamonYlang-YlangAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

IrisRoseTuberoseJasmine

Base

Sandalwoodoak mossAmberPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, African Orange Flower, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day81

Night100

Category winnerBasileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,853

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile is an overlooked 1980s classic that delivers a dense, spice-laden orange blossom and ylang-ylang opening before settling into a dry oakmoss and patchouli base. It offers an earthy, retro alternative to modern sugary scents. This fragrance is built for cool weather, wrapping the wearer in a sophisticated, dry wa…

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Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne presents an airy, earthy take on the legendary floral aldehyde formula. The opening bursts with bubbly aldehydes, tart bergamot, and sunny Amalfi lemon before settling into a powdery core of iris, jasmine, and earthy orris root. Unlike the plush modern Eau de Parfum, this vintage cologne ver…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Basile or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Basile takes 6 of 7 categories. Basile is rated 4.29/5 from 154 votes; Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes. Choose Basile for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Basile or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

They last about the same: Basile 74/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Basile or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Projection is very close: Basile 67/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100 for sillage.

Do Basile and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and earthy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower, Iris and Rose.

Is Basile or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Basile is the stronger pick. For winter, Basile is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Basile has top notes of Clove, Tangerine, Cinnamon and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, oak moss, Amber and Patchouli. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.