Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Sarabe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,018 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #1,852 PowderyWoody

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Sarabe

Juvena

4.2066 votes

Rank #26,337 AmberWarm Spicy

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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, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sarabe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne3/7

Sarabe3/7

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

SarabeJuvena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

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

47%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerSarabeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSarabeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

sweet77%

vanilla65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery

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

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesOrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base

Tolu BalsamBenzoinOlibanumTonka BeanAmberPatchouliVetiverVanille

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

Day81

Night100

Spring35

Summer9

Fall91

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerSarabeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,852

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#26,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Sarabe by Juvena offers a rich glimpse into 1980s perfumery, blending bright aldehydes with a deeply resinous base. It starts with sharp citrus before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base of tolu balsam and benzoin creates a lingering, amber-draped warmth that fits cold weathe…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Sarabe?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Sarabe is rated 4.20/5 from 66 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sarabe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, Sarabe 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Iris.

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

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

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

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. Sarabe has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Olibanum and Tonka Bean.