Chanel N°5
One of the most well-known and popular perfumes would definitely be Chanel N°5. The official launch date of this date was May 5, 1921. Its name originated from Coco Chanel herself, who considered five her lucky number. Although the perfume became an instant hit, Marilyn Monroe’s commercial made Chanel N°5 the perfume it is today.
When you first spray this perfume, the scent of citrus fruits hits your nose. Then vanilla, amber, and patchouli come after the top note (citrus fruit) evaporates away a bit. Ernest Beaux was the person who created this perfume to challenge herself by trying something new, which was creating a fragrance that was composed like a dress. Beaux’s introduction of aldehydes into perfumes became a revolution that greatly changed the perfume industry. Its design also became one of the standardized designs today with its classy but simple characteristics.
The chemical structure of aldehyde.
Chanel N°5's legacy continues to shape the perfume industry, encouraging perfumers to innovate and create compositions that blend tradition with modernity.
