Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Miss

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,039 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #2,187 PowderyWoody

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36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Miss

Worth

4.2287 votes

Rank #5,575 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miss takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Miss
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne1/7

Miss6/7

Ratings & consensus: Miss
Community sentiment: Miss
Longevity: Miss
Sillage & projection: Miss
Value for money: Miss
Versatility: Miss
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

MissWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMissRating 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

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerMissMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMiss

SillageMiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

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

AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangBergamotPineappleRhuburb

Heart

CloveOrchidRoseCypressVioletCarawayCarnationJasmine

Base

Benzoinoak mossMuskAmberVirginia CedarRaspberryVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot 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

Day100

Night92

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night69

Category winnerMissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

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

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,187

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#5,575

PerfumerOdette Breil-Radius

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Miss Worth is a vintage floral oriental from 1977 that balances bright aldehydes and fruit with a rich base of benzoin and moss. It wears as a sophisticated, mature, and uniquely blended composition that avoids dated tropes. Perfect for the woman who appreciates 1970s maximalist perfumery with a clean, woody finish fo…

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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 Miss?

Miss takes 6 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Miss is rated 4.22/5 from 87 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Miss for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Miss lasts longest (Miss 76/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Jasmine.

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

For summer, Miss 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; Miss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Miss has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Clove, Orchid, Rose and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, oak moss, Musk and Amber.