Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Jeanne Lanvin My Sin

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,355 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #2,187 PowderyWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

Jeanne Lanvin My Sin

Lanvin

4.32403 votes

Rank #1,548 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Jeanne Lanvin My Sin
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne4/7

Jeanne Lanvin My Sin3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jeanne Lanvin My Sin
Community sentiment: Jeanne Lanvin My Sin
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: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jeanne Lanvin My Sin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel

Jeanne Lanvin My SinLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 403 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

Category winnerJeanne Lanvin My SinRating 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

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

403 votes

Category winnerJeanne Lanvin My SinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

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 value56

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%

musky100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both powdery, musky 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

AldehydesNeroliClary SageBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineOrris RootNarcissusYlang-YlangRoseCloveLilacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CivettaMuskStyraxWoodsy NotesTolu BalsamVetyverVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon. 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

Day100

Night92

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 10%

Men3

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,187

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#1,548

PerfumerMadame Zed

Launched—

Reviews77

Category winnerJeanne Lanvin My SinHigher 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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Jeanne Lanvin My Sin is a bold floral aldehyde from 1924 that balances sharp, clean top notes against a deep, animalic base. It is a landmark vintage composition for those who appreciate history in a bottle. This fragrance demands confidence, suiting structured outfits and formal evenings where a classic, powdery proj…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Jeanne Lanvin My Sin?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Jeanne Lanvin My Sin is rated 4.32/5 from 403 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Jeanne Lanvin My Sin for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Jeanne Lanvin My Sin?

They last about the same: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, Jeanne Lanvin My Sin 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Jeanne Lanvin My Sin?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100, Jeanne Lanvin My Sin 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Jeanne Lanvin My Sin smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Jeanne Lanvin My Sin better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Jeanne Lanvin My Sin?

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. Jeanne Lanvin My Sin has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris Root, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civetta, Musk, Styrax and Woodsy Notes.