Chanel No 5 Parfm by Chanel is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Chanel No 5 was launched in 1921. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Beaux. The top notes are Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot, and Lemon; the middle notes are iris, Jasmine, Rose, Orris Root, and Lily-of-the-Valley; the base notes are Civet, Amber, Sandalwood, Musk, Moss, Vetiver, Vanilla and Patchouli.