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A Classic Fragrance Turns 100!

April 30, 2021

The exact composition of Chanel N°5 is top secret, but there’s certainly jasmine, cinnamon, rose, and synthetic aldehyde in it. For a century now, this classic scent has enchanted the world.

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BG 100 Jahre Chanel Nr. 5 | Flakon
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Chanel N°5 - A Classic Celebrates its 100th Birthday

“I don’t wear anything to bed, except for a few drops of Chanel N° 5“ – an iconic quote from actor and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe. The perfume by fashion house Chanel was already doing well – and with this statement, its cult status was finally sealed.

BG 100 Jahre Chanel Nr. 5 | Coco Chanel 1944
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Designer and founder Coco Chanel launched her company’s first fragrance on 5 May 1921. The perfume’s name recalls this date, because – just like the fashion house’s clothing collection – it was presented on the fifth day of the fifth month. Chanel N° 5 was created by the French-Russian parfumier Ernest Beaux, top “nose” at the time.

As the fragrance turns 100, Euromaxx explores the allure of what is probably the most famous perfume in the world.


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