Midnight Aldehyde

The composition is a sophisticated floral-aldehydic bouquet, famously utilizing an unprecedented amount of aldehydes to create a sparkling, airy brilliance. It opens with vibrant top notes of neroli, bergamot, and ylang-ylang, leading into a rich, voluminous heart of May rose and jasmine sourced from the fields of Grasse. As the fragrance settles, a warm and sensual base of sandalwood, bourbon vanilla, and vetiver leaves a lingering, elegant trail. Housed in a radically minimal bottle that reflects the designer's modern aesthetic, Chanel No. 5 remains an icon of luxury, mystery, and unparalleled style.

This frangrance was inspired by experience the very essence of femininity with Chanel No. 5, a timeless masterpiece that has defined the world of perfumery since its debut in 1921. Commissioned by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and brought to life by master perfumer Ernest Beaux, this legendary scent was born from a desire to create a "woman’s perfume, with a woman’s scent." Inspired by the purity of her convent upbringing and the lucky significance of the number five, Chanel envisioned an abstract fragrance that moved beyond the traditional single-flower scents of her era.