Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Parfum vs Dans la Nuit

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 13,655 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Parfum

Chanel

3.6813,441 votes

Rank #31,349 PowderyWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,588 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dans la Nuit takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chanel No 5 Parfum2/7

Dans la Nuit5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 5 ParfumChanel

Dans la NuitWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 13,441 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

Category winnerDans la NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

13,441 votes

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerDans la NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Parfum

SillageChanel No 5 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDans la NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

iris77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match51%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-YlangNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

CivetMuskSandalwoodAmberMossVanillaVetiverPatchouli

Top

AldehydesVioletGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodAmberCivetTonka BeanMuskVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring66

Summer37

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Category winnerDans la NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

Date 42%Work 24%Casual 18%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,349

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,588

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerDans la NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 5 Parfum is the original, ultra-concentrated pure perfume extract created in 1921. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sparkling aldehydes, bright lemon, and sunny ylang-ylang. The initial sharpness softens within minutes. A velvety heart of powdery iris, rich Grasse jasmine, and May rose rises to take ov…

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Dans la Nuit by Worth is a classic floral fragrance launched in 1924, defined by its complex aldehydic and powdery character. It opens with sharp green notes and violet before softening into a resinous heart of carnation and orris root. Designed for evening wear, it creates a nostalgic atmosphere, making it a fitting …

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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 Parfum or Dans la Nuit?

Dans la Nuit takes 5 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Parfum is rated 3.68/5 from 13,441 votes; Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Parfum or Dans la Nuit?

Chanel No 5 Parfum lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Parfum 75/100, Dans la Nuit 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Parfum or Dans la Nuit?

Projection is very close: Chanel No 5 Parfum 64/100, Dans la Nuit 62/100 for sillage.

Do Chanel No 5 Parfum and Dans la Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Chanel No 5 Parfum or Dans la Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dans la Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 5 Parfum is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Parfum suits evening wear; Dans la Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Parfum and Dans la Nuit?

Chanel No 5 Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civet, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Dans la Nuit has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Civet and Tonka Bean.