Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Eau d'Ikar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,986 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #1,854 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Eau d'Ikar

Sisley

3.731,034 votes

Rank #6,068 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eau d'Ikar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne6/7

Eau d'Ikar1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Longevity: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Versatility: Eau d'Ikar
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

Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel

Eau d'IkarSisley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 1,034 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

952 votes

32%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

787 votes

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

SillageChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value51

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille

Top

BergamotCarrot SeedsBitter OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueIrisGreen NotesTeaReedSpicesJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Iris and Jasmine. 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

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day81

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau d'IkarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

Men52

Unisex44

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,854

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#6,068

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Eau d'Ikar opens with bitter citrus and carrot seed, then turns green, powdery, and quietly woody. The mastic note gives it a dry Mediterranean feel that reads refined, unusual, and a little old-school rather than easygoing. This suits someone who likes texture over sweetness. Expect a complex, evolving wear with vet…

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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, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Eau d'Ikar?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 6 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Eau d'Ikar is rated 3.73/5 from 1,034 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eau d'Ikar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Eau d'Ikar?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, Eau d'Ikar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Eau d'Ikar?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100, Eau d'Ikar 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Eau d'Ikar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Eau d'Ikar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Eau d'Ikar?

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. Eau d'Ikar has top notes of Bergamot, Carrot Seeds, Bitter Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Iris, Green Notes and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.