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Revolutionary and instantly recognisable, Tatler looks at the evolution of Chanel’s celebrated aromas
When it comes to iconic fragrances, there’s nothing that quite matches that of Chanel N°5. Loved since 1921 for its signature floral-aldehydic scent, the timeless fragrance is one that has sat on the vanity of the generations before us, and will continue to hold its throne for decades to come. The Extrait Bottle is the most precious form of the scent—comprised using raw materials of the finest quality, including grasse jasmine and may rose, it celebrates the richest version of the pioneering original. Throughout the fragrance’s heritage, iterations of N°5 have continued to evolve with the times while firmly protecting its roots. Today it is a collector’s piece with an abundance of sizes and forms available.
While N°5 Extrait Bottle may be the ultimate Chanel fragrance, Les Exclusifs de Chanel is the ultimate in luxury fragrance collection. The unisex scents are reminiscent of each chapter in Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s life and character. Composed of rare and intricate ingredients, the fragrances embody the art of perfuming while celebrating the classic style of Chanel. As some such examples of storytelling, the exclusive range includes Coromandel Eau De Parfum—inspired by the coromandel screens, adorned with mysterious Asian flowers, that lined the walls of Mademoiselle Chanel's Parisian apartments—and Boy Chanel Les Exclusifs Eau De Parfum, which draws inspiration from the inseparable bond between Chanel and the love of her life, Boy Capel, through genderless botanical and woody accents