No. 5 vs No. 5

How does the $29 dupe stack up against the $142 original?

Original
No. 5 by Chanel

No. 5

Chanel

$142 / 50mL
$2.84/mL

Notes

Top: aldehydes, ylang-ylang, neroli, bergamot
Heart: jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, iris
Base: sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla, amber, musk
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No. 5 - Affordable No. 5 Dupe

No. 5

ALT Fragrances

$29 / 60mL
$0.48/mL

Notes

Top: aldehydes, ylang-ylang, bergamot, lemon
Heart: lily of the valley, rose, iris, jasmine
Base: amber, sandalwood, musk, vanilla, patchouli

Head-to-Head

Attribute No. 5 No. 5 Winner
Price $142 $29 No. 5
Price per mL $2.84 $0.48 No. 5
Longevity 8 hours
Sillage Moderate
Similarity 9/10
Value Rating 9/10

The Verdict

The most faithful Chanel No. 5 clone — captures the aldehydic floral bouquet at a fraction of the price.

Pros

  • Closest scent match to Chanel No. 5
  • Clean, vegan, cruelty-free formula
  • All-day longevity as a pure perfume concentration

Cons

  • Only available through ALT website
  • Slightly stronger aldehyde opening than original
You save $113 (80% off) by choosing No. 5 over No. 5.

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