Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Pub
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories.
Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
PubChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne4/5
Pub1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- Pub
- Value for money
- Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 CologneChanelPubRevlonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 952 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%
Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
28%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
952 votes
38%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
SillagePub
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
musky84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
iris61%
powdery100%
vanilla92%
musky84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
lavender61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille
Top
GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil
Heart
HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Sandalwood. 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 seasonSpring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day81
Night100
Spring33
Summer17
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,857
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews125
Overall rank#23,340
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel 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…
Reviews →Pub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…
Reviews →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 Pub?
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Pub?
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, Pub 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Pub?
Pub projects furthest (Pub 69/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Pub smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Sandalwood.
Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Pub better for summer or winter?
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne suits evening wear; Pub suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Pub?
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. Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli.
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