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LR Classics Marbella vs Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 1,004 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • LR Classics Marbella

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

LR Classics Marbella2/7
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne5/7
Ratings & consensus
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Longevity
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Value for money
LR Classics Marbella
Versatility
LR Classics Marbella
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
LR Classics MarbellaLR
Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.44/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 44%Had 31%Want 25%
4.07/ 5 · 952 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
16%Love
53%Like
9%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate

43 votes

50%Love
28%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

952 votes

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

SillageChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value60
Category winnerLR Classics MarbellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
vanilla77%
earthy69%
white floral61%
powdery100%
woody92%
musky84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
iris61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeBergamotWater Notes
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
PatchouliVanilleVetiverMusk
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli. 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
Spring100
Summer54
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night29
Spring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day81
Night100
Category winnerLR Classics MarbellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
Men5
Unisex39
Women55
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#1,857

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LR Classics Marbella is a floral aquatic scent designed for women. It balances crisp bergamot and orange top notes with a soft heart of jasmine and rose. The fragrance settles into a base of warm vanilla, musk, and vetiver. Ideal for daytime wear in spring and fall, it offers a fresh, approachable profile that fits ca…

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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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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, LR Classics Marbella or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories. LR Classics Marbella is rated 3.44/5 from 52 votes; Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes. Choose LR Classics Marbella for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, LR Classics Marbella or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, LR Classics Marbella 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LR Classics Marbella or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne projects furthest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100, LR Classics Marbella 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LR Classics Marbella and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli.

Is LR Classics Marbella or Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in LR Classics Marbella and Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne?

LR Classics Marbella has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanille, Vetiver and Musk. 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.

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