Fragrance comparison

Roxane vs Chanel No 5 Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13,455 ratings analysed

3 wins

Roxane

Arno Sorel

4.2114 votes

Rank #21,507 WoodyCitrus

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73%scent match

Closely related

Chanel No 5 Parfum

Chanel

3.6813,441 votes

Rank #31,555 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roxane takes 3 of 5 categories.

Roxane
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chanel No 5 Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Roxane3/5

Chanel No 5 Parfum1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoxaneArno Sorel

Chanel No 5 ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.68/ 5 · 13,441 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerRoxaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

38%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

13,441 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Parfum

SillageRoxane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aldehydic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

iris77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroli

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root

Base

SandalwoodVanillaCedarAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

CivetMuskSandalwoodAmberMossVanillaVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli. 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#31,555

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoxaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roxane opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then settles into soft white florals, powdery iris, and a smooth woody vanilla base. It reads classic, silky, and slightly mysterious rather than airy or modern. If you enjoy floral aldehydes with a velvety texture and noticeable presence, this is the kind of scent th…

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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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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, Roxane or Chanel No 5 Parfum?

Roxane takes 3 of 5 categories. Roxane is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Chanel No 5 Parfum is rated 3.68/5 from 13,441 votes. Choose Roxane for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chanel No 5 Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Roxane or Chanel No 5 Parfum?

Chanel No 5 Parfum lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Parfum 75/100, Roxane 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roxane or Chanel No 5 Parfum?

Roxane projects furthest (Roxane 73/100, Chanel No 5 Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roxane and Chanel No 5 Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli.

Is Roxane or Chanel No 5 Parfum better for summer or winter?

Roxane suits daytime wear; Chanel No 5 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roxane and Chanel No 5 Parfum?

Roxane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber. 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.