Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Lune

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 998 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #2,187 PowderyWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lune

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.4646 votes

Rank #10,832 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lune takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lune
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne3/7

Lune4/7

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

LuneJean-Marc Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.46/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerLuneRating 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

57%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerLuneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

SillageLune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value46

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%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

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

AldehydesCorianderBergamotBrazilian RosewoodGreen Notes

Heart

RoseJasmineCardamomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyIrisGeranium

Base

oak mossPatchouliVetiverAmberMuskFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Iris. 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

Spring58

Summer32

Fall100

Winter63

Day88

Night100

Category winnerLuneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,187

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#10,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Lune opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and citrusy bergamot, rapidly giving way to a green, aromatic coriander kick. As it settles on skin, a classic floral heart of dusky rose, powdery iris, and sweet ylang-ylang emerges, backed by woody rosewood. The dry-down turns deeply earthy and resinous, anchored by h…

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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 Lune?

Lune takes 4 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Lune is rated 4.46/5 from 46 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Lune for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, Lune 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Lune projects furthest (Lune 75/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Iris.

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

For summer, Lune 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; Lune suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Lune has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Cardamom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.