Chanel No 5 Parfum vs Epic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chanel No 5 Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.
Chanel No 5 ParfumChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
EpicChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Chanel No 5 Parfum3/4
Epic1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Epic
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chanel No 5 Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Chanel No 5 Parfum
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chanel No 5 Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chanel No 5 ParfumChanelEpicAmerican EagleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 13,441 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.10/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%
Category winnerEpicRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
28%Like
2%Ok
31%Dislike
2%Hate
13,441 votes
20%Love
70%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 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 Parfum
SillageChanel No 5 Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
iris77%
fresh69%
white floral61%
green100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12 hrs
CivetMuskSandalwoodAmberMossVanillaVetiverPatchouli
Top
Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb
Heart
Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Base
Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Lemon and Musk. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Spring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night25
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#31,574
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#43,789
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerChanel No 5 ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel 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…
Reviews →Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …
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 Parfum or Epic?
Chanel No 5 Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Chanel No 5 Parfum is rated 3.68/5 from 13,441 votes; Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Parfum or Epic?
Chanel No 5 Parfum lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Parfum 75/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Parfum or Epic?
Chanel No 5 Parfum projects furthest (Chanel No 5 Parfum 64/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chanel No 5 Parfum and Epic smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Lemon and Musk.
Is Chanel No 5 Parfum or Epic better for summer or winter?
Chanel No 5 Parfum suits evening wear; Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Parfum and Epic?
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. Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk.
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