Fragrance comparison

Vincent vs Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11,229 ratings analysed

Vincent

YanFroloff

2.673 votes

Rank #73,584 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

3.6111,226 votes

Rank #32,722 WoodyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Vincent
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vincent2/4

Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VincentYanFroloff

Chanel No 5 Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.61/ 5 · 11,226 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

39%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

12%Hate

11,226 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityVincent

SillageVincent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

lavender84%

amber77%

green69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderBergamotNeroliTulip

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangGalbanumJasmineIrisRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossCastoreumAmberResinsPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodOakmossVanillaPatchouliVetiver

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring64

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,584

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,722

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vincent by YanFroloff is a bold, green-tinged woody aromatic scent built with an unmistakable vintage spirit. It opens with a bright splash of bitter bergamot, herbal lavender, crisp neroli, and a rare waxy tulip accord that feels like walking through a florist shop in early spring. As it warms on your skin, a dense b…

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Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp burst of fizzy aldehydes and sparkling neroli. Give it five minutes. That intense initial sting quickly softens as velvety peach and golden ylang-ylang round out the edges. The heart reveals powdery iris paired with dewy jasmine and classic rose, creating a sensation like e…

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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, Vincent or Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vincent is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum is rated 3.61/5 from 11,226 votes. Choose Vincent for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vincent or Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

Vincent lasts longest (Vincent 80/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vincent or Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

Vincent projects furthest (Vincent 75/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vincent and Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Vincent or Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Vincent suits day or night wear; Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vincent and Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum?

Vincent has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli and Tulip, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Castoreum, Amber and Resins. Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Patchouli.