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Chanel Nº5 In The Stars:
5 Fascinating Facts About the Chanel Nº5 Fragrance
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Let’s dive into the history of one of the most iconic fragrances in the world: Chanel Nº5.
Last night, we went to the opening of Chanel Nº5 In The Stars — an installation at Rockefeller Center, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the creation of the iconic Nº5 fragrance. It was a wintry celebration full of fashion, champagne, mulled wine, ice skating and music! I couldn’t be happier to see events making a comeback in New York City, and this was such a wonderful way to kick off the festive season!
You’re probably very familiar with Chanel Nº5 already, but if you’re not, here are five fun facts to know about it!
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Created in 1921 by Gabrielle Chanel herself, Chanel Nº5 was the FIRST scent created by a woman — and it remains one of the best-selling and most well-known fragrances in modern perfumery.
to mark the 100th anniversary of chanel nº5, the fashion house has released a makeup collection inspired by chanel’s signature reds and the golden and amber shades of the iconic fragrance.
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The bottle’s design is inspired by the architectural geometry of the Place Vendôme in Paris, where Gabrielle Chanel frequented as a regular visitor of The Ritz hotel.
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Described by Gabrielle as “a bouquet of abstract flowers,” the Nº5 fragrance’s key notes include: ylang-ylang, bitter orange tree blossom, jasmine, sandalwood and vanilla. And her recommendation for how to wear it? “Apply it wherever you would like to be kissed.”
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There’s a good reason why the fragrance comes with a premium price tag: it takes one TON of flowers to create just 1.5kg of the perfume’s concentrate!
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The Chanel Nº5 In The Stars installation in New York City is free and open to the public from November 6-12, 2021! Visit Rockefeller center for some Nº5 themed ice skating, a detailed history of the fragrance’s evolution over decades, and special surprise activations every day. If you’re visiting Nº5 in the stars, don’t forget to use hashtag #N5INTHESTARS
Bon centenaire, Chanel Nº5! xx
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