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| Strength of Scent | 8.7/10   |
|---|---|
| Value for Money | 9.1/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.4/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7.7/10 |
By sc1234
on 1st Oct 2005
| Fragrance Description | Ylang Ylang, Neroli, Grasse Jasmine, May Rose |
|---|---|
| Durability | Over 8 hours |
| Regularity of Use | All the time |
| Strength of Scent | 10/10 |
| Value for money | 10/10 |
| Overall value | 10/10 |
 sc1234's recommendation | |
""I want to give women an artificial perfume," said Chanel. "Yes, I really do mean artificial, like a dress, something that has been made. I don't want any Rose or Lily of the Valley, I want a perfume that is a composition." For the first time, large quantities of aldehyde's, synthetic substances were used in perfume to lighten the heady flower notes, and to raise their sensuality toward refined seduction.""
I did a report on the famous designer Chanel and her history, and while doing it I came upon the importance of her perfume Chanel no.5. It was the first perfume that bared the name of the designer, and was named no.5 for a specific reason. When one of her male partners in business was making her fragrances to try and sell in her little boutique in France, there were about 10 to choose from. She smelt the first one to the fifth one, and stopped at the fifth one and said it was amazing. She named it no.5. I tried this perfume, and I realized that contrary to the mutual beliefs of many others, this perfume does not suit everybody. In fact, it either suits you or it doesn't. Having tried it, I was complimented on the scent, and came to the conclusion that it suited me. You know if a perfume suits you if it doesn't bother you, or make you feel stuffed up after you put it on, or if it doesn't smell too heavy. In fact it shouldn't really smell at all, this shows that it blends with your natural scent. Chanel no.5 is a powdery scent that awakens the nostrils and brightens the face up. I also recommend, without hesitation, the amazing Lalique, that bears a fragrance equal to the luxury of Chanel no.5.
An everlasting perfume, Marylin Monroe's favorite, Chanel no. 5 is truly a timeless classic. (I hope it suits you).
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