Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum vs Premiere

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 11,260 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

3.6111,226 votes

Rank #26,835 WoodyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #44,063 EarthyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Premiere takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum3/7

Premiere4/7

Ratings & consensus: Premiere
Community sentiment: Premiere
Longevity: Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Premiere
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Premiere
Note pyramid (duration): Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chanel No 5 Eau de ParfumChanel

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 11,226 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerPremiereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

12%Hate

11,226 votes

32%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerPremiereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aldehydic, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerPremiereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

Work 33%Date 31%Casual 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 41%Casual 31%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,835

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp burst of fizzy aldehydes and sparkling neroli. Give it five minutes. That intense initial sting quickly softens as velvety peach and golden ylang-ylang round out the edges. The heart reveals powdery iris paired with dewy jasmine and classic rose, creating a sensation like e…

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Premiere by Castelbajac opens with a fizzy blast of aldehydes and sharp bergamot, backed by the green spring crunch of hyacinth and tart black currant. It feels like stepping out of a hot shower into a cool, mossy forest clearing. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, a dense bouquet of carnation, honeyed jasmine, and…

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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 Parfum or Premiere?

Premiere takes 4 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.61/5 from 11,226 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum or Premiere?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum 72/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum or Premiere?

Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum and Premiere smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Peach.

Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum or Premiere better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum and Premiere?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Patchouli. Premiere has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Civet.