Chanel N°5 Extrait reveals a new floral composition with Olivier Polge

Chanel N°5 Extrait evolves with a fresh floral composition that draws its beating heart from Grasse jasmine, the emblematic raw material the house reserves exclusively for its most concentrated expression. Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in house perfumer creator, has woven this delicate flower with its five white petals into an unprecedented olfactory narrative, one that unfolds with May rose and neroli to create an abstract effect reminiscent of a loosely rendered floral bouquet.

The composition marks a subtle but significant shift in the fragrance’s DNA. Grasse jasmine, harvested from the Provence region and prized for its creamy, voluptuous character, anchors the composition with an unmistakable sensuality. The May rose adds luminous sweetness, while neroli brings a bright, citric sparkle that lifts the entire structure. Together, these three elements create what Chanel describes as an olfactory shock: unexpected, refined and unmistakably modern.

This iteration of N°5 Extrait reflects the house’s ongoing dialogue between heritage and innovation. While the fragrance remains rooted in the legendary formula created for Coco Chanel nearly a century ago, Polge’s vision allows the composition to breathe anew, speaking to contemporary sensibilities without abandoning the elegance that has defined the scent across generations. The concentration of an extrait delivers these notes with heightened intensity and longevity, allowing the jasmine, rose and neroli to unfold gradually across the skin.

N°5 Extrait is available through Chanel boutiques and selected retailers worldwide.

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