Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Parfum vs Le Dix Perfume

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 14,104 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 Parfum

Chanel

3.6813,441 votes

Rank #31,349 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Le Dix Perfume

Balenciaga

4.20663 votes

Rank #2,063 FreshPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Dix Perfume 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.
Le Dix Perfume
Choose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall.

Chanel No 5 Parfum2/7

Le Dix Perfume5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 5 ParfumChanel

Le Dix PerfumeBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 13,441 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 663 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeRating 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

42%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

663 votes

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Parfum

SillageChanel No 5 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value52

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

iris77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

fresh100%

powdery92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both powdery, fresh 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

AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon

Heart

LilacOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineAlmond

Base

CivetSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVanillaVetiverAmberPeru Balsam

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

Spring96

Summer41

Fall100

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

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

Men1

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,349

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,063

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews88

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeHigher 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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Balenciaga Le Dix Perfume opens with a dry fizz of aldehydes and sharp lemon, a cold start that quickly melts on warm skin. As it settles, it reveals a powdery heart of lilac and ylang-ylang, creating a texture reminiscent of expensive French milled soap. The base leans on civet and warm sandalwood, adding a salty, an…

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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 Le Dix Perfume?

Le Dix Perfume takes 5 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Parfum is rated 3.68/5 from 13,441 votes; Le Dix Perfume is rated 4.20/5 from 663 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Le Dix Perfume for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Parfum or Le Dix Perfume?

Chanel No 5 Parfum lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Parfum 75/100, Le Dix Perfume 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Parfum or Le Dix Perfume?

Chanel No 5 Parfum projects furthest (Chanel No 5 Parfum 64/100, Le Dix Perfume 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 5 Parfum and Le Dix Perfume smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Chanel No 5 Parfum or Le Dix Perfume better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Dix Perfume is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 5 Parfum is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Parfum and Le Dix Perfume?

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. Le Dix Perfume has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin.