Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Night

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,041 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #2,187 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Night

Laura Biagiotti

3.7589 votes

Rank #14,052 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

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

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne3/7

Night3/7

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

NightLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

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

51%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNightMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%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

Clary SageFruity NotesOrangeBergamotAldehydesAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CinnamonCarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseJasmineOrris RootRose

Base

AmberBenzoinCivettaSandalwoodVanillePatchouliMusk

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

Spring54

Summer77

Fall100

Winter77

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

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

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,187

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#14,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Night by Laura Biagiotti is a complex Oriental Spicy fragrance that debuted in 1985. It opens with bright citrus and aromatic clary sage before settling into a warm, powdery heart of cinnamon, carnation, and tuberose. The base features a deep, resinous blend of amber, benzoin, and vanilla, making it a classic choice f…

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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 Night?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Night is rated 3.75/5 from 89 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Night for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

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

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

Projection is very close: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100, Night 63/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

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

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

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

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. Night has top notes of Clary Sage, Fruity Notes, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Civetta and Sandalwood.