Chanel N°5 Eau Premiere Chanel for women

This review is in Chanel # 5 and Premiere ; Premiere is very similar to chanel #5 ,it has more lemon or citrus in the opening but the feel and the dry down is similar. I prefere the actual chanel # 5 edt over premiere but I do appreciate and own both and love wearing them at certain occasions. It's such a classy scent. You can't go wrong with it and its elegant and timeless. If I could only have a few scents. This or chanel 5 edt would be one of them. In a way they smell like an expensive soap. Like taking a bath in a luxurious surrounding. A classic!!! ,,,,,Scents come and go. This came and stayed !

I first tried it spraying on paper and I was hit by a very powerful blast of ice . I suppose those are the aldehydes in the crisp sprinkling cold version . I rarely get an image for a perfume I smell for the first time but this time it was as if all of a sudden the world has lost its colors except black and white . The following associated image was taken from Rolland Emmerich movie "The day after" : The glacial era settled like a lightning chilling everything and ... robbing colors to life .

I did not feel like testing it on my skin anymore because it was early March . Anyway I do not enter a fragrance shop if I am looking for a refrigerator . Don't know if I try it on my skin at some point in the future under 100°F ...

First off all this is class and an interpretation of the classic Chanel no.5 .I agree and you should remember that while continueing reading my review...First I Love the bottle in my hand. The seethruth square bottle telling ypu...
- What you see is what you get. Eau premiere or any Chanel does not have to hide within a coloured spectacular bottle.
The neroli and ylang is beautiful but could have been stronger cause the aldehyds nearly kills them. I wish the aldehyds didn't have to join this composition at all... The Rose is a soft dry oldfashioned rose, not sweet like the Stella ones. The jasmine is also not like the jasmines I know and love. Here its also softer and a little shy to fit the blend the best.
This is certainly a delicate powdery; whatever that comes from
and nice day scent. For work and quiet outdoor or at home parties.
Maybe for the bride to be or.... the made of honour.

I like this , its pretty but not that wristsniffer I usually like,
I must admit...this is maybe a little plain so I have to push the like button.The drydown as in almost any perfume I own the best part.
so I guess I was hoping for more....

I am absolutely aghast at all the negative reviews of Chanel No5! No5 is an all time favorite of mine and the idea of an offshoot left me cold and uninterested. How can you improve on perfection? After reading a number of positive reviews of Eau Premiere I tested at the store, and my initial reaction was that it was too similar and why would I want another weaker version of No5. By the time I left the beauty department I was overwhelmed by the beautiful, diaphanous, and unique unto itself, version of one of my favorites. Eau Premiere certainly stands on its own with a respectful nod to the original. It is not a wallflower of a fragrance either. I think there is definitely a sweet and floral punch that prevents this fragrance from being ho-hum. There is also a timeless quality. I find I am reaching for Eau Premiere more than my beloved No5.

I'm not going to add a review on the smell of Chanel No.5, it's such a classic, most of what you could possibly say about a perfume has already been said and years ago. Having said that I would like to add my thoughts on this fairly new version of it. This is essentially Chanel no.5, but I personally prefer it!! It is still the same gorgeous smell, but a bit lighter, more assesable, and more wearable on an everyday basis. It blends into the skin beautifully, like I find all Chanels' manage to do. It is gorgeousness in a bottle and I would recommend it to anyone who is a little afraid of the power house that is Chanel no.5, or (I hate this) those who consider it 'old ladyish'.

More suitable for younger women perhaps than the original. Today I layered in over J.Lo's 'Glowing', (some might consider this a sin, but I don't consider such perfume snobbery to have any credibility, do what works for you baby!!) It worked wonderfully, and to my surprise there are similarities between the two! (excellent for those who may not want to fork out for the pricy Chanel!)

The one down side is the lasting power :( yup 4.5 hours later the J.Lo is still going strong but all trace of the lovely Eau priemier has disappeared :( What the hell has happened to Chanel fragrances lately? My wonderful no.19 unfortunatly suffers the same affliction and I refuse to repurchase it even though we were for a time inseperable :( . If you have plenty of money or want to splurge I would highly recommend you give it a try, it is gorgeousness even if the staying power for me was highly disappointing!

Chanel No 5 is my signature scent until I smelled Chanel no5 eau premiere. This is such a nice light version of the original. So I think I can honestly say that the Original is my fall and winter perfume. But now Eau premiere will be my spring and summer scent along with No 19. Even though it is light it does last a while when I go and change in the evening I can still smell is on my skin. All day long I just sniff my wrist, it actually helps me concentrate at work. I bought this one on a blind buy and absolutley enjoy the smell. So for those of you who can wear this scent enjoy it. My original signature was Fendi which I miss so dearly. But as much as I love the scent I refuse to pay over $300.00 for a 1.7 edt. So Chanel has won my heart over.

This version of No.5 is fantastic. Lighter and more modern for todays woman. Elegant and beautiful, I love it

Definitely smells related to No. 5, especially the EDT. Eau Premiere is a softer, more delicate version. The aldehydes are softer, the effect less sparkling, but the soapy florals are still there and this is unmistakably still No. 5. This is like a daytime version, something you can wear outdoors, more wearable overall.

Drat. I so wanted to like this. I could never wear the original Chanel No. 5 because of the aldehydes. It just doesn't agree with my chemistry.

I have a friend who wears this new formulation and I love it on her. So disappointing that the aldehydes still seem to jump out and accost my poor nose. Ah well.

Beautiful opening with ylang-ylang and aldehydes that lasts for almost one hour. Then jasmine joins the composition and gives an powderiness, together with roses.
Dries down to a very sweet and creamy sandalwood with lots of vanilla.
Sillage is close to skin but sometimes it leaves a magic trail.
Projection is also soft.
Lasting power is average.
I would not rate this as unisex. I like it very much and use without any problem.

I've always been a big fan of No.5 series. Just the ylang+aldehyde+woody combination drives me crazy... This one is definitely a great explanation of No.5: very distinctive neroli/bergamot helps it to grow younger and more friendly on you.

An everyday version of Chanel No. 5. I had never liked the original but had always thought maybe it will grow on me, waiting for the day I would become the type of lady who could wear it and others would enjoy it.that day never came until I tried Premiere. It has a great dry down without the strong grandma smell.I dont wear it often because it still is not crowd friendly but I wear if when I need to treat myself.

So lovely and timeless. For as long as I can remember, I idealized No. 5 as the most glamourous, classy, ladylike, luxurious scent. When I was finally old enough to buy the more expensive perfumes, I still loved No. 5, but it is a little heavy and (in my mind) better suited to a more mature woman - which I rarely say because I don't think fragrances should be age discriminate. So, fast forward...

I was looking for a fragrance for my wedding and discoverd eau premiere. I love it so much and it's not so heavy. I pair it with the original No. 5 lotion and it makes a perfect sillage combination.

Of course No. 5 is the epitome of powdery, but it's the most luxurious, expensive powder scent and I will always love it.

3rd review for Eau Premiere :-)
I just got a small bottle of this from my bf. Bizarre choice from him, because he knew I craved another small bottle of Guerlain L'instant (I own several samples of that to use), but to be honest I don't really needed any new perfume. I just like them!
He went for Eau Premiere due to... I don't know, his words were too confused or made no sense to me :-D
Anyway I'm not disappointed at all.
I had an on-off relationship with EP since it came out.
For many years I wasn't a Chanel girl and I'm not that even now strictly speaking.
I found the house of Chanel too "old" before and I find it too aggressive now. Old for me doesn't mean the usual old-granny-scent stereotype. No way! Most of the big classics smell amazing on younger ladies, it's a matter of personality, not age.
For many years perfume was conceived to make a woman smell even more womanly, mature, rich, sophisticated, elegant focusing on the real thing of natural stuff, that is real elements from nature with effects on mind and emotions: the beauty of flowers, the sexiness of animalic notes, the legance and refinement of woods.
Only in the last 20-30 perfume became minimalised to fake blast of fruity-plastic which seem more wearable to most noses. I guess they don't scare the crowds but they generally scare ME for lack of depht, lack of soul and artificiality. Just a smell you add on top of your skin for good measure.

Going deeper in the world of scents it was impossible to skip Chanel in this quest.
The classic No.5 is a monster in all versions and they are all different! Who ever knows now what it reallysmells like originally? Too many changes. I had a feeling that many different No.5 were marketed at different times with the same name and bottle.
I still remember my mini of EdT from the 80s: it was pure delight of jasmine with some wild animalic.
Not what they sell now as EdT (nice anyway but not that)
Rounder and thicker but less wild EdP was my favourite form until Eau Premiere came out.
Simpler, apparently, a little monster on its own. A lovely initially childish blend of yellow Baby Johnson.
Both me and bf are biased against No.5 aldehydes because of memories. Yes, it conjures up "old lady" but just as an olfactive memory of childhood and honestly because most ladies wore too much.
I especially associate the powdery jasmine of classic No.5 with rich, sophisticated ladies who gave a lot of importance to themselves because of their money (or their husbands) and supposed superiority of human nature (craziness!). I met quite a few of these wandering in offices as if they were the boss of all. Their perfume was invariantly Chanel No.5, oh what an originality! It was a perfume, they made a stereotype out of it.

That long said, smelling Eau Premiere was a relief for both me and bf. He quite liked it. In his simple words of not-perfume obsessed he said: "Nice, fresh, not old ladyy and no headache!"
Good :-)

Now I'm wearing it and what I can say is that for some reasons I find it a comfort scent.
Could it be the Johnson Baby shampoo of my childhood? Mmm, I don't think so, it must be something more complex.
It's elegant enough to give an impression of wealth but also unfussed and happy. Yes, I think that the word for Eau Premiere is happy&contented.

I like the lemony part, but I love the evolution on my skin: jasmine!!! A glorious jasmine followed by soft woods and only a small good vanilla part, no cupcake, no marshmallow, no TBS type.
I love the vanilla this way almost like I love the vanilla in Guerlains.

Most people will love this smell on you but of course some will not.
Who cares.

EP doesn't scream. It's subtle but it's there and for long time. Poor sillage, good longevity.
The bottle is lovelY!

I have lovingly dubbed Eau Premiere "the impatient Chanel No. 5." To my nose, Premiere is quite similar to No. 5 in many ways-- particularly in the first hour of wear. It's as if all of the clean, soft, powdery qualities that become more present in the drydown of No .5 are all concentrated up front in Premiere. I have mixed feelings about this -- you get more of an immediate satisfaction (and less of the aldehydes found in No. 5), but the drydown on Premiere is a bit weak and linear. There is none of the gorgeous transition you get with No. 5 -- that moment, an hour or two into wearing the fragrance, when you catch a gorgeous, creamy whiff of yourself and fall in love all over again.

Premiere is lighter and softer, with more citrus (to replace the lower concentration of aldehydes) and has very little of the creamy-woody undertones of Chanel No. 5 eau de parfum.

I think both fragrances have their place -- I could see Premiere being worn as a daytime alternative to No. 5 (which I associate more with special occasions and evenings out). Also, if you have found it difficult to get through the strong aldehydes in No. 5, Premiere might be a great choice for you. Ultimately, they are both classic, gorgeous scents -- Premiere is just a bit more fleeting and a little less challenging (note: some might interpret this as "younger") than No. 5.

This is one of my new favorites! The original one has a special meaning for me, but I always feel to young to wear it. I only wear Chanel Nr. 5 on very special occasions, but for daytime it's a bit too mature.

This one is a good replacement, the aldehydes aren't too strong. The other flowers forms a beautiful, strong composition. If you don't like the original, don't be afraid to test Eau Prèmiere! They have some similarities but they're not the same.

This is pure light, a true paradise. So natural, so beautiful, i love this fragrance, young and rich.
Over the traditional N°5, pure beauty.
5/5

Good sillage, good drydown, right price.

Coco Noir is wrong, try this and enjoy the perfection of a great and right Chanel.

Looking for something to spray on before I alighted the train, I chose this. I hate to say that I didn't leave a good review when I smelt it for the first time on the strip alone but on skin this is actually quite lovely. A warm and comfortable amber citrus which wears like a second skin, as does No 5 on me. It does smell like No 5 but re interpreted, it isn't green, it just has a citrus lift and is a little more modern. This is actually on my wish list as I've gone back to work and this is perfect as a classy, warm but lighter scent which suits any occasion-without being boring.

It's very good. But it's so waterdown that does not last on the skin

Chanel,  No 5 Eau Premiere 2008 by Jaques Polge. An inspired choice for a Classic Alderhydeic floral. Fresher and lighter on the  Alderhydes,  it strips away time and date,  softening the edges and modernising the famous formulation. Eau premier presents a little rosier than iconic No 5. Grasse grown jasmine,  neroli and ylang ylang from the Comoro Islands keep it luxe but not overly fussy. Generously well sized in 125 ml bottle .

This is a lighter and younger version of Chanel no5. Ideal for spring and summer.

I feel that this is a slap in the face to such an original not to mention legendary perfume. I feel that they should have not made any flankers to no 5 because it is so special. I say if you cannot wear no 5 then pick another perfume to wear. Altering the sacred juice to fit another buyer. No way. This smells like a gourmand baby powder more rounded fragrance. It smells as if juicy couture made it. Don't get me wrong I do like juicy couture fragrances but not when Chanel smells like a gourmand. It's wrong. The original is more raw and that is how the legend should stay. I like Chanel no 5 for it's originalness and its stand through time. I feel my grandmother would be turning on her grave if she was still alive and they handed her this to try at the counter.

Luca Turin stated in "Perfumes: The Guide," that the grand daughter of a lady who wears No. 5 would wear Coco Mademoiselle. Wrong (I still respect Mr. Turin, don't get me wrong). The grand child of a No. 5 wearing grand parent would be wearing No. 5 Eau Premiere.
No. 5 evokes a sense of self-assurance and confidence. It is the scent of a person who was gained wealth, happiness, and personal success through perseverance and hard work (much like Chanel herself). Now, Eau Premiere is for a person who was born to a privileged and comfortable life. It is aloof and care free (see the grandparent & grand child metaphor here?).
The scent itself is marvelous, a glorious rendition of the original No. 5. In Eau Premiere, No. 5's infamous aldehydes are subdued and a soft, sweet citrus takes the stage (not a strong, acidic citrus either, more so a citrus that has removed its raw and crass demeanor for something more acceptable in polite society...the only time I approve of conformity). Also, the powdery aspects are completely different. The original's powder is more or a cosmetic powder to wear for a night out at the opera; Eau Premiere utilizes a simpler compound, something to scent the body with after a shower.
I was overwhelmed at how well the scent was made, especially its lingering resemblance to the original. However, that lasts for a good 2 minutes. Whereas the grandparent persevered through his/her life and was able to last longer, the grand child just quits when times get tough. Loser. The longevity sucks with this fragrance, and the dry down is a huge disappointment: A faint powdery, floral that doesn't contain the panache and originality of No. 5.

Why do they try to change such a masterpiece like CHANEL NO5 with this poor variation. I can smell jasmine, a passion fruit and then this acid, bitter lemon smell. Yes, it lasts for a while. But the smell is very substandard. The flowers do not smell natural. I was not impressed by this over priced fragrance. Perhaps, they were trying to target younger customers. Unfortunately, I think the class has gone, and the artifical smell has taken over.

What surprised me was that Chanel dared to alter such a monster, No 5. What surprised me even more was that they actually did a good job at it. It's not a stubborn scent that picks its wearer - I imagine it will work on anybody (who really like it, of course), suitable for any time of day, any event, etc. Sophisticated, intelligent, complex , but not overly-demanding perfume, a great modern version of a timeless classic.

I wanted to love this - I've always wanted to be able to wear Chanel No 5 to be classically chic but unfortunately it was always too intensly powdery sweet on me. Emraude by Coty was my vintage smell as a teenager. Well, I saw this and thought, "finally, I can be one with Chanel!". Nope, it just smells like strong soap with a hint of jasmine. The only chanel perfume that works with my skin is Chanel Allure so far.

Eau Première is so delicious, from first spray to last whiff! From the effervescent citrusy top notes through the fluffy, floral heart to the gentle, smooth vanilla of the base. It fades pretty fast to that lovable vanilla, which then wafts in and out for many hours in soft traces. No5 just doesn't work for me, as much as I'd love it to, but this one? It so does. That makes me happy! I wouldn't have minded a slower progression through the top and heart notes, but I've ordered the large 150 ml bottle and am prepared to re-spray early and often.

I would have loved to wear this perfume, but unfortunately on me, it smells even worse than the classic no. 5 of which I only like the body lotion. It is a beautifully crafted scent, but I find it not as perfect as Chanel no. 5. It's indeed like the younger sister who tries to find her own path but can't deny her family connection to the older, already adult sister. That being said, eau premiere is suited for anyone in their twenties, thirties or forties. The aldehyde tone comes out even strongly, so I get an almost moldy kind of scent. I gave my full bottle of eau premiere to a friend because of that, but recently tried a sample again and still get the same scent. I associate Chanel no. 5 with older ladies, but eau premiere is difficult to classify. Surely the person with the right skin chemistry can pull this off, but I don't think this is for everyone. I find it even a bit masculine. It is wearable in the office environment however if you apply sparely.

Why are only some of the notes in Eau Premiere shown in the Perfume Pyramid? The resulting Main Note votes are badly skewed because of these omissions.

The stronger citrus notes and lighter aldehydes are what mark this out as a very different take on No.5 EDT.

It is SO beautiful, and SO weak! Even cologne lasts longer than this EDP, what a shame. But it smells fantastic, softer, lighter, more modern than No. 5 EDT (it`s still there a lot) with delicious vanilla sugar and a hint of sparkling citrus.

Ah... how glorious and accessible this scent is.

The sharp, soapy aldehydes, rich powdery florals, and slight animalic undercurrents of the original No 5 have been tamped down, and Eau Premiere moves from a luminous, vaguely-fruity opening into a very clean, fuzzy, suede-like vanilla that never becomes too sweet. The sillage is similar to No 5 EDT; present but not too big. (Just the way it should be.)

Eau Premiere is luxe and relaxed. It reminds me of lounging around laughing with friends in a posh powder-room, surrounded by the scent of expensive toiletries. While it won't have that chilly, goddess-like presence of its older sister, it's inviting, self-assured and takes itself far less seriously.

(I'm just not sure over-botoxed Kidman is the best spokesperson for this scent.)

This was just what I was hoping for from the original: a sunny aldehyde and citrus opening, a lightly sweet and powdery floral heart, and a lovely woodsy base that hits the right balance between sweet and dry. I can smell a very quiet vanilla in this that was absent from the original, but I don't smell any civet in it, thank god. This is either a modern fragrance with a respectful nod to the past, or a nice old fashioned fragrance tailored to fit the present time.

My relationship with Chanel No. 5 and its flankers has gone all kinds of directions over recent years, but overall, I have to say that it's really begun to grow on me, and I couldn't be happier.

When I was first buying perfume for myself a few years ago, I went and smelled the original No. 5, knowing it was a classic. To put it nicely, I wanted to rip my nose off of my face, claw it to pieces and burn it. I sneezed because the smell was so strong and got some really awful looks from the attendant. Instead, I went for Coco Mademoiselle, called it a day and wouldn't go near No. 5 again with a 10 foot pole if anybody had asked me.

Earlier this year, I started getting into collecting perfumes, especially finding things for different moods and seasons. My mum has always worn Youth Dew by Estée Lauder, and I loved it so much that to shut me up she bought me a bottle, but I found it quite heavy sometimes, except during the absolute coldest days of winter. When my aunt came to stay with us for a week, I couldn't help but smell her every time she walked by - it was so beautiful but simultaneously subtle, not screaming out to be smelled by everyone in a 5km radius. Her secret? The Chanel No. 5 body mist and lotion. I told her about my first experience with the perfume, and she nodded, and insisted I give it another go now that I'm older and getting used to heavier perfumes. When I tried the original No. 5 though, I found it to be more suited to special occasions, whereas I was looking for something more for everyday wear, so I was recommended Eau Premiere.

On my skin, Eau Premiere starts off quite florally, soft and soapy, and then slowly slowly fades into a beautiful, creamy, warm scent, that's absolutely exactly what I'm looking for for winter - not too strong that I can only wear it in freezing weather, but not too light that I feel like I'm wearing the wrong perfume. I find it comforting and almost like a bedtime fragrance, but I can definitely see myself wearing it every day without drawing huge amounts of attention, which is perfect.

I want to go out and get this right now so I can smell it again, but I've been told that if I'm patient (which is actually incredibly hard for me!), I'll be getting a bottle for Christmas from my boyfriend - I can't wait!

Lasting power is terrible; I couldn't smell it after an hour or so after using 3 sprays from a sample. But during that hour, I got occasional whiffs of the most amazing lemon vanilla cupcake! I kept respraying to make sure it was the Chanel instead of a vanilla perfume I wore earlier, and it was definitely the Chanel ;) After drydown, when I sniffed my wrist I didn't smell anything, just a warm spicy skin scent. But the occasional lemon/vanilla really creeped up on me (in a good way)!

this is a lighter form of Chanel #5. It opens up with the aldehydes but the big difference is this has the fresher bright citrus notes we are smelling in flowerbomb and all the other new fragrances of today..it is a pleasant smell if the original is not for you because of its strength..i do not believe this is a long lasting perfume because as i went through my day i did not catch that aroma smell that lingers for hours but if you are looking to own a chanel #5 and never did because the original is too much this might be what your looking for...i would say if you want something that is an in between or step higher than this i would go with Chanel chance because that is Chanel # 5 and Chanel Coco in one bottle and its semi-strong but would have longer lasting power and strength..i believe this is for the younger crowed and for those that absolutely want to own a #5 but are too sensitive to it..this is a very safe and enjoyable rendition of the classic.

Gorgeous and fresh take on the classic. Opens with the familiar aldehydes but settles down to a balmier scent on my skin. Really like it- it's fresh on the one hand and 'alluring' on the other..

After testing, my conclusion is that my skin likes what it likes and not necessarily what my nose likes...lol On paper on don't like No 5 Eau Premiere but on my skin its love!!! Breathes wonderfully and glorious soft sillage that is "just" enough. Most likely will get a full bottle.

A few weeks back I decided to try Chanel N°5 eau de parfum and, although I loved it, I found myself a bit to young to wear it. Or maybe the perfume is too old. And I mean that literally, it has lived quite a long life and seems to overwhelm me with its long years.
But I loved the drydown, that creamy blend of spices en flowers and pure femininity, so I decided to give the younger incarnation of the classic: N°5 Eau Première.

It opens with a softer dose of aldehydes, a splash instead of a blast. But it wasn't the aldehydes that bothered me in N°5 EDP, so this lesser dose didn't make me particularly happy. But neither did it disappoint me. What did bother me was the stage between the opening of the EDP and its creamy drydown. A stage where the aldehydes and sparkly topnote flowers meet the civet and give a vague impression of an unwashed body, doused in perfume to cover the smell. The civet here, in N°5 Eau Première is considerably toned down or even alltogether absent and the aldehydic topnotes of the fragrance fade into a wonderful soft creamy floral scent, the scent of N°5 EDP's drydown.
And here it is that I miss the civet, which gave a wonderful depth to that drydown in N°5 EDP. In N°5 Eau Première this specific stage is more spicy and perhaps younger, but it misses the velvet, smooth depth of the EDP.
The actual drydown of N°5 Eau Première is quite spicy, with a soapy quality joining in now and then, making me quite curious about the Chanel N°5 soaps.
The soapy notes fade and are replaced by a spicy vanilla. On my skin it is quite sweet. Too sweet to suit this otherwise lovely perfume I think. It should have been a mellow sweetness, not the strong one I experienced.
Such a shame. Without that last vanilla stage it would be a complete love, but right now, I think I will explore some other Chanel fragrances before I pick one that suits me.

I love this perfume. I am no number-5-lover but this smell is awesome. Too bad on my skin it only last fifteen minutes and then completely disapears. Otherwise this could become my signature scent.

The citrus overload really kills this fragrance for me. Even in the drydown the sharp citrus is still very much intact.

Otherwise it could have been a surprisingly (for being a Chanel) lovely creamy/powder classic scent.

Without fail, every time I wear this someone says 'oh you smell gorgeous' and that's good enough for me - this is class in a bottle - the eau premiere totally appropriate for day wear -maybe lighter than the No 5 EDP but no less Delicious . Forget the aggressive aldehyde beginning - it soon dissipates to a voluptuous grown up floral -this is 'old money' in a bottle. The dry down lingers on the skin for hours soft and expensive.

I never used to get on with Chanel perfumes... then I turned 35 and suddenly 'I get' Chanel! I don't know if it's my age, sense of self or sense of smell that's making the difference?! In any case I now LOVE many Chanel's.

I got No5 Eau Premiere over a regular No5 after many testings in the shop. I prefer it's lighter and softer scent. The initial spray gives a big burst of aldehydes and neroli on a thick bed of ylang ylang. Once this dries down jasmine blooms and blooms and blooms, followed by sandalwood and a hint of vanilla. An adorable and very versatile frag. I mostly wear it on Saturday day-time but occassionally it comes with me to the office also.

I do not have the best relationship with Chanel fragrances. The only ones I have ever found truly pleasant are Chanel Eau Fraiche and Chanel No. 19 Poudre. As you can tell, I am fond of the lighter, fresher, greener scents.

I despise the original No. 5. To me it's musty and unflattering on any woman. This however is a lovely exception- with a catch. I do not own this fragrance, my mother does. It smells beautiful on her. On the right person, Eau Premiere can smell classy, sophisticated AND modern without offending people (me) with your old granny perfume.

If you're trying out Chanel for the first time and not sure exactly where to begin, Eau Premiere is a great place to start.

It doesn't matter if I like this or not...smells like someone peed on me. Sigh. As does all the No 5 range. Not fair.

urghhhhh! this juice is horrible. Sorry but the only thing i smell here is cheap vanilla with sandalwood and a very tuned down ylang ylang. the aldeydes typical for chanel are omnipresent too.

Finally, I got this.
I used eau the toilet.
But, this is lighter version,
specially, good for summer.
And, has vanilla base.
Also, I love bottle design.
So elegant.

Oh my word.. this was a big suprice to me this fragrance. I got a decant from a lovely friend and expected hm.. well not that much i did not care to much for the original nr 5 back in the days . but after testing this on skin ... Wow..
The first sniff i thought ohh. a bit harsh. this is aldehyde ahh dont like it.. but after just a few minuts it turns into a warm comfortable , but still bright and wonderfull powdery heaven.
i am a bit puzzled i was so shure there would be some Iris and or Heliotrop in this.
i can feal the aldehyds lift this fragrance to a sunny smile , like a walk in a sunny garden whit the fresh roses blooming thogeter whit orangeflowers and ylang ylang. this is so so beautiful and whit the warmth and sweetnes off Vanilla aswell i am hooked big time . This i must have very soon.
It is so chick and feminin . a very good choise for office . for a giggely personality or for the cool but sensuel lady that always looks straight out off the shower.. this is the way this perfume makes me think . So clean and pure. whit a little hint off senuality.
I Love this .

in a word...fabulous. I have always loved #5, and this version is a lighter lovely version. Addicted. You smell and it and instantly recognize the aldehyde and that is #5 but somehow different.

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Lovely, lovely perfume. Chanel no. 5 is recognisable but it is a lighter, different version. I really adore it. But, a big but, the lasting power/longevity is not great, I have to reapply in already two hours. So sad, for an EdP concentration. Recently I also got Chanel no. 19 EdP as a present, that I used to have twenty years ago. A bit different than I remember, reformulated of course, but a wonderful fresh perfume. But: again: poor lasting power. I still have a bottle of Coco, EdT, that is fifteen years old (spray). A very strong oriental perfume but with an incredible lasting power. Very good quality. I tried EdT Coco in the shop two days ago and compared it to my fifteen years old bottle: they are comparable in lasting power/ longevity! Perhaps the type of perfume, oriental, is just stronger in base notes so naturally has better staying power than lighter smells like no.5 and no.19.

i bought this for my mother a few years back when it just arrived on the market. i just sprayed it in my room to see if i'm ready to make that big leap onto a No.5 frag... (i've used both Chance and Mad in the past). I must say it smells heavenly. I could see myself wearing this when Im 26, but while im still in college I think i'll stick to something a bit younger.

When i first spray it, there's a burst of citrus that quickly evaporates and i'm left with the softest powdery smell. its a very cozy, lovely scent that's a pleasure to be around.

if you're looking for a timeless classic without the old-ladyness often associated with Chanel No.5, look no further.

In the beginning of its opening it smells lemony freshness, but soon it starts to smell like the original Chanel N°5.

Actually, I prefer the original, but this fragrance is good.

it smeels like LUX soap but in a good way.

My review essentially agrees with snowbunny007. I have and love the regular No 5 EDP. It's a quiet comfort scent with a vintage feel. Based on that I had no reason to be very interested in Eau Premiere.
But reviews claiming that the new version is so "much more wearable than the original" still got my interest. I've found that my No 5 smells best in dry weather, something rare where I live. I hoped that Eau Premiere might overcome that without smelling any different. Wishful thinking as it turns out.

Today I'm comparing them directly. The verdict is that they're very different and that to me Eau Premiere is very inferior. It starts off smelling "definitely like Chanel" and vaguely like a brighter No 5. After it settles, it spends a while smelling like cross between No 5 and Chance. Lasting power is decent but also inferior to the original. As it fades it reminds of a sweeter CK One. Not so impressive.

It's very obviously a modern fragrance, something I'm not looking for in something called No 5. I'll stick with the original, using it rarely will only keep it special.
At the same time I have the utmost respect and admiration for this concept of parallel versions and wish other brands would employ it. It makes perfect sense keep the lovers of classics happy while trying to win over new buyers. Hopefully some of the new converts will move on to the classics. But how can that happen when most brands just replace the classics? Surely there's room for both!

Beautiful modern fragrance, but I prefer Chanel No.5, especially EdT; no compromise, clean and sensual, it really smells like a glacier, magnificent and rich, yet so simple in its femininity. I would like to have Eau Premiere but every time the echo of aldehydes is so strong that I feel like cheating the "original" Chanel No.5. It is amazing that younger generation accepted aldehydes, although they are considered old-fashioned.

Oh, la, la. Eau Premiere has rocked my world. When I first tried the original No. 5, I wanted to love the classic, but I just couldn't. Maybe it was okay for Marilyn Monroe, but it wasn't for me. I despised it from the beginning.

Fast forward a decade, and my husband gives me a miniature sample of what I thought was No. 5 but was really Eau Premier. As the packaging states, "As if it were the first time, a new interpretation with light and airy notes, reveals the soft and delicate facet of No. 5."

This re-imagined fragrance is sinfully sexy, exceptionally seductive and full of bold, beautiful florals. It smells wonderful and the sillage is very good even on my skin.

Yes, it's not the same as the original but that's why I like it. If you don't care for the original, this one might be for you.

I was disappointed in this fragrance. I tried it on a paperstrip from a magazine and liked it. But, when I tried a decant from the store, it wasn't as amazing.

I cannot help but compare it to Chanel #5. And, that is where my bad feelings begin. It pales in comparison. Eau Premiere is extremely light. It is not sexy, but it is clean. This fragrance would be good for a young, office temp who has been sent to work in a conservative environment. In other words, it somehow smells very "safe" and incapable of offending. It is quite accessible and tame.

This fragrance lasted about 1 hour on my skin. The sillage is minimal. It's a good beginner Chanel, for the perfume shy.

Chanel No. 5 Eau Première (EDP)

No. 5 is the same rich, lightly spicy, faintly vanilla-ed (verb ; to be vanilla? I do make these things up as I go…) floral it has always been, but simplified and dubbed “Eau Première”. The Eau Première is, in case anyone has been wondering, an EDP concentration. It says so on the bottom of the bottle, but Eau Première is a prettier term, and is printed primly on the front. Kinda neat. I guess the Eau première part basically means that the composition has been altered to reflect a new facet and that it is not to be confused with the classic No. 5 EDP. Makes sense. Anyways, on to the point!

No. 5 is a beast of a floral, so I’m always afraid to spritz directly from the bottle and end up spraying on a bit of tissue first so as not to have a giant river of No. 5 running down my arm. And, applied gently, it is beautiful! The Eau Première still has that nostalgic character of those golden years for floral scents, mixed with a light – very light – vanilla that does not highjack the show but that twirls playfully in the background. Vanilla adds a hint of warmth and just the smallest bit of sweetness to the floral accords. Nicely done. The floral notes are a little spicier in the opening than in the dry down, but even so, they seem to add definition to the florals which otherwise might appear too indistinct for such a classic, even if this is a new take on it.

Overall, it doesn’t feel as complex as the original, but it is very strongly hinting at the original – it is not a mere tip of the hat. This would be acceptable for spring, maybe for a summer evening but probably more for spring or fall. It’s a little less conspicuous than the original. So, if you are afraid of the original (very strong, something you might long to wear but are worried about it overwhelming you in certain months) than this may be a really great alternative, because it resembles the original so much.

This is quite classy, a little vintage smelling as far as florals go (I use the word vintage quite liberally here, I know) and can be pulled off by people in their twenties to people in the senior years. Classy femininity knows no age, so don’t be shy, give it a try!

Happy smelling everyone!

I just wore this perfume for the first time. I am a grown up now.

This fragrance, like its creator, is deep and full of contradictions. From a descriptive point of view, it is nicely balanced with 3 dimensional floral architectures that evolve over time. Overall, it is well crafted and more approachable than the original. However, even with this softer, toned-down version, I could never wear it: the aldehydes are like “an ice pick between my eyes”. Furthermore, the dry down, although complex, has overbearing nuances of cheap power on me.

I usually dislike reformulations, but this is wonderful! There's a bit of a family story to tell here, so bear with me - I think your time will be well-spent.

My mother wore Chanel No 5 parfum in the 1960s, and I still remember how it smelled on her. I also still have one of her original bottles - 30 ml of pure parfum!! She had stashed it away and forgot about it, having bought several bottle duty-free in the mid-1960s. She found it again about 30 years later, still sealed in its cellophane. We opened it (yes, I know - such sacrilege, but life is for living, not for saving). The gorgeous glass stopper was well and truly stuck and it seemed that the level had reduced somewhat. My husband finally prised it open and - wonder of wonders! - its fragrance was perfect! (So, keeping our precious fragrances stored in dark places is definitely the way to go.)

My dear mother passed away in 2004, at the age of 84. I put her half-used bottle of Number 5 in her favourite handbag, along with her handkerchief, some of her many pairs of earrings and her glasses.

When I turned 50 in 2005 my son gave me a big bottle of No. 5 eau de parfum. The thought was lovely, but .... I didn't like the fragrance much. To me it just wasn't the fragrance I'd remembered. Was it the spray that altered the fragrance? Was it my aged olfactories? Was it because this was the edp and not the parfum? Or was it in fact a different scent?

Some years later I was at the Chanel counter, checking out the latest Christmas release miniatures, and saw the Eau Premiere display. Spray, spray, spray. Sigh, sigh, sigh. This was it! This was the fragrance I'd remembered for so many decades. Dellighted, I ditched the miniatures and indulged myself in the BIG bottle of Eau Premiere.

That was three bottles ago.

It continues to please.

To me, the name Eau Premiere sums up just what it is -the way Chanel No. 5 first smelled.

Very nice lighter fresher version of a classic. Still recognizable as number 5. At first when I smelled it I did not understand the hype. I thought it was almost too pared down from the original. A couple more testings later I pleasantly was surprised to find I was wrong. Citrus lends an effervescent vibe. The aldehydes remain- softer and well blended- giving a powdery instead of harsh vibe. Overall effect is floral and sweet.
I don't find it as luxurious as the other concentrations
but it is pretty and much less heady.
Unfortunately lasting power is not as good as the EDP or even the EDT. 2 hours later and it's faintly vanillic and musky with some of the rosiness of the original whispering in the background.
While I am not pleased that reapplication is necessary- I do think this is worth having.

This is beautiful. My mom had a small Chanel No. 5 EDP bottle in the 90's, when I was a kid, and when she tried it ony recently at the department store, she had me smell her arm. It smelled great on her, just as I remembered, but as others have said, the original No. 5 is much too strong for me.

Eau Premiere is exactly what I have always wished No.5 would be on my own skin. It's very special to me, and I try to save it for special occasions. I am so happy I have found something else that feels like my own skin, but better. I don't like overly sweet fragrances, and this is subtle, like a cloud around you.

I agree with many who have said that this is closer to what the core essence of the original No. 5 used to be. All I need is a very small spritz, and I'm set.

The same elegance adapted to younger generations. Proud to share this with my daughter thinking one day she will become the woman I want her to be.

So many thoughts ,so many hopes! Funny how smells feed your expectations. Thanks Sra. Chanel!

I absolulely love the drydown, I find it soft and elegant, feminine and comforting.
Unfortunately, I cannot get past the first few minutes of aldehydes, that I find too agressive.

2 days ago i was invited to a dinner with a couple of friends, i was wearing EP and the girl who sat next to me said: your perfume is so soft and calming :) the next morning i had a workout session with my trainer, before i leave the house i was still smelling some notes from EP so i decided to add an extra spray before i head to my workout, the whole time i was surrounded with a cloud of heavenly soft aroma of EP <3 <3 <3 soft and elegant with a hint of sexiness ;)

ultimate spring fragrance!!!!! love it ;)

just tried this chic fragrance today, wow what a beautiful recreation of No 5 this one is lighter more modern and above all long lasting, the dry-down is sooooo romantic and chic, it's the kind of fragrance that makes a guy wanna get closer to you sniff you closely ;) definitely my next purchase

Chanel N.5 is Simply beautiful and lasting all over the place.I Luv it.

i m mising the big load of aldehydes.expected much more-first i tought wtf-its like no5 split in two,where is the mising part.but after few days i started likng it.but i like to have all body products matching with my chanel perfumes,and if i use normal no5 shower gel and creme with it its not premiere anymore-but i like it more used with no5 body products.i think coco madmoiselle is much beter variety of coco than eau premiere of no5...

The original Chanel №5 was the first classic perfume my mother bought me. A rite of passage, a 'grown' perfume for a 17 year old bookish girl that was deemed mature enough by her mother to wear a classic. I have always loved that scent. Timeless, chic and unmistakably classy.
Eau Premiere Chanel strikes me as a lighter, cheerier version. Probably more suited for me way back when, but way back when there were only a few Chanels to choose from, and my mother wanted to give me something that I had always admired on her and that would amaze & enchant me. It did! I had it on a prime spot on my vanity and only wore it for very formal occasions, feeling very lady like : )

I adore a few 'newer' Chanels. But the original is just the one you can't get around. Its legend is too big and too seductive.
Today it's still a loved one: A little black dress, a string of pearls, high heels, red lipstick and Chanel №5. Let the evening begin.

I too must watch the "Coco Avant Chanel" film (again) this time whilst wearing my favorite Chanel. It seems like an experience a Chanel fan would enjoy greatly : )

The perfume that keeps on giving! and perfect for a girl that gets easily bored and distracted... like me.

All day... I sniff my wrist I get in your face ALDEHYDES, then it has already moved to delicious clean florals, I smell my wrist again I get warm musky vanilla, smell again, a nice fresh and green neroli scent, smell again.... expensive soap in a 1920's Parisian appartment marble bathroom.

Ahhhh....Eau premiere, comme je t'aime!!

P.S. spray Chanel no5 or Eau Premiere and watch the film Coco before Chanel with audrey Tautou. I just did and was smelling my wrist non-stop for almost 2 hours. I swear this fragrance has a soul and it was following the film's mood!! At first, this old time aldehyde vibe back when Madame Chanel was a singer in a cabaret in the late 1890's, etc.

Can't wait to be worthy of the No5 PERFUME... in ten years maybe.

The wearable Chanel. I have a love/hate relationship with Chanel Nr. 5, in fact, with most of my Chanel collection. I feel that while I enjoy them, the surrounding doesn't always match their intensity. It's like watching a picture with a completely different soundtrack. The Eau Premiere appeared to me the smart choice to find a balance. After getting sick of the "you smell like my mom/grandmother/aunt" remarks (my new filter for men: if they don't understand no. 5, on to the next one! I swear that the man that tells me "you smell so beautiful" when I wear no. 5 will be THE ONE, the one that has not fallen for the vanilla trap but is a free thinker with a developed sense for taste and luxury! But I digress), I thought that maybe I should give the 'innovation' a shot. Eau Premiere has a citrusy twist to it, it dries down in a more civilized manner and really has a fresh burst. Puritans always freak out when they mess with a classic, but I have to say that good ole no. 5 needed it, and the Eau Premier is a worthy update.

Ahh it's a shame I hate the opening of this perfume- it screams "PERFUME! CITRUS! ALDEHYDES!!!". It smelled like I just took a Sterile shower in alcohol.

Lucky for me I decided to stick with it to see where it would go, after the longgg opening, 3 full hours later I started getting these beautiful wafts of soft powder and jasmine with slight woods. Elegant and lovely, wait this one out! For my tastes though, I'm still undecided if I would have the patience,

it's good for everyday clean smell and office use as others have pointed out.

Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere is a very beautiful fragrance. This is an ideal companion to Chanel No 5 with its lighter powdery scent.

I absolutely love this fragrance. This is my "main" perfume. This perfume I wear the most and almost daily! My husband bought me the 2.5oz bottle for valentines day a year ago and I still have half of the bottle left with almost daily wear (and then some!).

It is you could say the young and fresher version of n5. To me the notes are very similar but ep is like the...grandaughter of n5!

This is a very close to the skin scent. I will spray it on my neck..my wrists and lightly in my hair and it will last all day and linger on my skin. I dont think this could EVER be overpowering even if you tried...yet it still lasts all day long!

I love n.5!!!

It's a lovely, fresher version of classic n5. It is not remind n5 very much, yet, it has the same quality. Tender and romantic for younger women. Although it starts strong, and you think that it will be overwhelming, after 30 minutes it has calmed down and become a close to skin smell. It seems that it will be faded completely after one or two hours, butd it is still there...For Spring and Summer is perfect.

Yes it's low sillage, but NOT at all short-lived! I used to think it was short, too, but continual wear made me realize the subtle difference: it's very long, just gets very quiet. Even so, after the bright opening wears off, past a long day of its being respectful and elegant at work, when it's become such a skin scent that you forget it was ever there--then you wash your hands, or take a shower, or even do the dishes, and suddenly, a powdery citrus-jasmine vanilla rises up, overcomes the smell of dish soap/body wash, and sweeps you off to perfume heaven. Sometimes I've woken up in the morning and washed my face, only to have this come wafting off my wrist as the hot water hits it--a memory from 23 hours ago.

Someone mentioned below that this smelled like a fragile, "corseted" young girl to them, instead of strong. I'd beg to differ. I do like those other "strong woman" scents mentioned very much, and it's true Eau Premiere is different: it lacks the sexy note, the musky ambery spices. But if you ask me, the abstractedness crystalline take of Eau Premiere is, if anything, "stronger" than the sex play that those scents feel obliged to make.

i'm used to spritzing perfume all over my body to make sure it lasts all day or all night.i did the same on this perfume and it gave me a headache.its intoxicating if u put too much.lesson learned,its an elegant luxurious glamorous scent.just spray 2-3 on your body/skin it smells amazing and creamy and floral.perfect for special occassions and date nights.lovve this.and yes i smelled the original chanel no.5 and that was so grandma-ish for me.this is modern and fits my taste

Chanel №5 is classic, Eau Premiere is modern, fresh and "younger". I love the classic number 5 but i do think that Eau Premiere is made of the girl that really wants to wear number 5 but cant because it's too strong for her .

This is heavenly! Everything I love about the original no. 5 but better: smoother aldehydes, soft neroli, roses and ylang-ylang, dreamy powder plus a touch of refreshing sharp citrus. This is my definition of beauty.

Average sillage and longevity, for a Chanel, it could be better.

I used to wear Chanel No. 5 EDP in the late 70's -early 80's exclusively for about 5 yrs. About 5 yrs. ago I received a bottle of pure perfume and didn't like at all - which surprised me. I thought it was too powdery and heavy. When Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere came out, to me, it smelled just like the orginal No. 5 from what I remembered - very nice.

Very likeable, but don´t love it.

Found that I don´t reach for Eau Premiere nearly as often as I thought I would, when I bought it. I will use up my bottle as a day time/job perfume, but probably not purchase another one.

elegant , very nice soft .

I loved it at the first sniff! I got a sample from Vogue Magazine and when I tried it at Macy's (on paper) it was the same scent. Then I tried on my skin and I got the same and even better scent. It smells classic and modern at the same time. Reminds me of Chanel No 5 Pure Parfum but on a lighter, fresher and modern version. I think they really did what they say, that's a softer and fresher interpretation of Chanel No5, I mean they really got it done! Well, I love it. I got it for Christmas from my husband and it's just lovely. It lasts long time on me. I put just a little bit yesterday around 3PM, took my night shower around 9:30pm, went to bed and in the morning was still there (a little bit, very very soft but still there with me). I think it's just amazing. But I also think it's addicting because I can't stop smelling my wrists when I'm wearing it. ;)

Producing any form of flanker for the No.5 collection is extremely risky. After all, you are dealing with one of the most sacred of cows, and any augmentation of the range had better be fit for purpose.

Personally, I think they did a marvellous job with Eau Premiere, not only in producing something with the requisite Chanel quality, but making it so contemporary and accessible. It’s much softer than the original, is less floral, and dare I say it, it’s even a little sweeter. The aldehydes are retained, but here they seem almost spent, and are just a gentle reminder of the connection to the original. This will appeal to young and old, male and female.

Rating: 3/5 Good

I love the classic Chanel no. 5, but only use it for night time, coz I think its just too much for day time. Finally, I found the best way to wear Chanel no 5, anytime I want, Eau Premiere!

I dont like the original No5 much, but this is love at first sniff. LOVE LOVE LOVE it :o)elegant..simple..clean..

Simply Elegant and Lovely. Perfect for daily use even a banker like me <3.

I love chanel n5, so any variation is for me a sacrilége. However, I gave it a try and it was dissapointingly not surprising... The same change they made from Cristalle to Cristalle Eau Verte, by adding some citric-bergamot-sparkling top note, has happened here. Something citric on the top and n5 for the rest. Clearly a try to make both fragrances more attractive to the younger generation that does not want to smell exactly like grandma but still enjoys a good base and sillage. I wouldn´t buy it, get the real deal again, get the real deal!

I'm a man but I would wear it. Smells like Alyssa Ashley, but of better quality. It's perfect on clothes! So clean, it reminds me my mother!

Quite Nice. So, i had a chance to sample this. It's EXACTLY the same as the original Chanel No.5, but a more modern fresher interpretation. Unlike most reformulations, this is holds true to the same Complex Bouquet of Neroli and Ylang-Ylang. It's still the same Bright Fresh LOUD Aldehydic Flower Bomb as the original. Good for ALL seasons and all ages. classy chicks at college used to wear Original No.5 still. It's "delicate", Feminine, yet Mature at the same time. The Aldehydes give it that typical chemical "perfumy" tinge. Even after my disappointment with Bleu, Jacques Polge still has it. Chanel is still relevant.
Guys like me who appreciate classic and vintage fragrances notice this.
However, the ONE thing missing, the original intent of the perfume that "smells like a woman"... the ONE difference that makes me like, but not love this new Eau Premiere
......it's missing the Civet

the best chanel ever together with the allure sensuel ,they are the best

Citrusy, floral, quite fresh. I personally don't like it very much, but I might give it a try again in some years (Im 26 now).

I like the many others tried to like no tried to LOVE it, and i cant even like it :(

Was hoping so much I could like the newest interpretation on me, but alas it was not to be

An ideal young woman no 5 if the original no 5 is too much or old style for you or people around you. Suitable for office use. Young and elegant perfume.

I'll admit...

I am one of those girlies who wanted to love the Original N5 because of it's notoriety and popularity. My beautiful twin wears the original and she LOVES it. But I could not get into it. I chopped it up as a loss and moved on.

Then she told me about this. She explained it as, "A N5 scent for women like you--works hard, successful, fun, glamorous, with a mean wardrobe. Like a Sex-And-The-City chick!" I couldn't turn that down so I tried it...

Upon first blast I get the aldehydes, adult citrus, and the ylang-ylang and neroli. But wait, I LIKE IT. Not something I love, but I like it. That N5 scent is there, but it's toned down and it *gasps* smells great.

Be more patient, there's more...

The aldehydes and soft florals then simmer down. They're there, but they turn into clean linen-type scent. Finally, about 30 minutes later it dries down to it's final scent on my skin: EXTREMELY soft aldehydes, a minor amounts of woods, and a vanilla that would people who despise vanillas love it.

It's like Chanel N5's 28 year old sister, who's stepped on the scene full of the knowledge and game that her older sis has taught her. The quality of Original N5 is there, however it's softened down and they've added some vanilla. It also takes a MUCH shorter time to get to this scent, then the Original N5 which takes hours to tone down to something I can tolerate.

Sillage: Isn't huge on this, but in a way, I don't think it's supposed to be. This scent is a woman who don't have to show it all to let you know she's got it. You can see her beautiful legs through her pencil skirt, she doesn't have to wear booty shorts to give you the picture. People will smell it when you hug them or if they sit too close ;)

Lasting Power: Is pretty good. I get a solid 5-7 hours. On clothes, you can get up to 10.

I love this scent so much I purchased to 5 oz bottle and have plans to purchase the 1 oz, so I can have something to travel with. If you have not tried it, go ahead and do so. It's very deserving. It even has me wanting to give the Original N5 another shot!

o jah and you Habanita you are the most negativ person who ever wrote in this side ,terrible you are

after the Jadore this is the best ever for me!!10/10

Chanel doesn't stop to disappoint me! Tried it the other day, at first, it's quite similar to Dior's Addict, but more on the harsh side. Quite heavy. When this vanilla-aldehyde note passes, there comes the floral part, and the dry down on me is just pure vanilla. I didn't like neither the composition, nor the longevity. It lasted around 3 hours on my skin. Not a recommendation if you ask me ..

I find the opening far too sharp with aldehydes, but once this settles it really is a delicate and more modern version of No.5. Somewhat soapy, with soft jasmine, creamy ylang ylang and a restrained vetiver. Very feminine, still with that classic Chanel feel. Though I think that if you don't like No.5, you won't be sold on this, as they are still too similar.

I will start by saying that Chanel and I aren’t good friends. I just simply don’t get their perfumes. However, this perfume swept me off my feet right after the first spritz. I couldn’t stop sniffing my wrist. At the beginning, I get really strong lemon note which however, after 20 minutes settles but is present till the end. Furthermore, I can detect vetiver, vanilla and something strange which I guess must be the aldehydes (I should also probably state that this is my first serious encounter with the aldehydes).
As a lot of people have already said here this is an absolutely magnifique take on the timeless beauty which Chanel No. 5 is (even though I still don’t quite get ut). Moreover, EP is strange combination of bitter and sweet, sparkling and a little bit heady, ego-boosting and a little bit melancholic. I guess it depends on your actual mood which side of the perfume you will take at the moment. However, every time I wear it to work, I feel like I can manage all tasks (ego boost :)). And it is also the perfume for which I reach when I just lay on my bed and listen to classical music.

I think everything has alrady been said about No 5 EP but I'll put in my two cents.

This opens with a floaty lemon, more akin to a splash than a burst, because it hangs around for a bit, and is soft and sweet. There is a bit of powder in the heart, along with rose. The drydown is a dimmed version of the heart.

I am not describing this very well but the whole composition is fairly linear, to my nose. It has a feeling of clarity despite the powder present, and the sweetness.

I really love this and I wear it all the time. It lasts fairly long, most of the day, but with the exception of the top notes, it has only slight sillage.

This goes great layered after the No 5 Bath Soap, which is more floral.

I wanted to try something a little more "classy" as I felt too grown up for my teenage favourites, but the original No. 5 was waaaaay too strong for both me and my boyfriend's and all my friend's liking lol. But this new version is so much lighter and it makes me feel like a woman, without making me feel like an old lady. Plus my guy can never resist me when I wear it ;)

Nearly two years ago, I had sworn off No.5, based on several factors. I had one too many unfortunate encounters with women that over-applied. Additionally, I feel that my nose wasn't quite mature enough...my tastes weren't yet refined. Around the age of 30, all of that changed. After falling in love with my #1, (Coco edp) and sort of training my nose to see the beauty in a few of Chanel's offerings, I decided it was time to try No.5 on my skin. I obtained samples of Eau Premiere and at the moment of spray, it was nothing short of pure bliss! A cool, sparkling smooth, gentle floral with touches of lemon tart, warmed by a the most creamy-soft vanilla. A perfectly-composed, long-lasting perfume that can be worn anytime, any place. For such a "wearable" number, Eau Premiere is never boring and for me, it always hits the spot. Later, I obtained a sample of No.5 Edp and while I don't love it like I love EP, I do admire and enjoy wearing it. Eau Premiere is all bubbly, clear and creamy. No.5 Edp is regal and dense and feels more "serious." But both have that alluring, gorgeous base that just goes and goes for hours! During that long drydown, I find that both turn into a bit of a "skin scent" for me. Especially with Eau Premiere. No other fragrance makes me feel this comfortably feminine.

As for my very favorite way to wear No.5 thus far it is Eau Premiere layered over the No.5 Body Lotion, (or even better- the body cream!) The lotion is very soapy and floral, sans the vanilla and sandalwood. I like that because the EP really gels beautifully with the lotion. If I could, I would own the entire line of bath & body products for both No.5 and Coco!

its a very nice v ersion off chanel 5 but lighter and easy and sweet perfect for any casion!!remarcable!!!!!i love so much and on me its candy candy candy absolut my preferat of aldehides

It's a very nice perfume but I prefer the Eau de Toilette and the Eau de Parfum.

To muskymale:

Dont get me wrong , is just that to me , brings memories of mature women... anyway , i like to wear femenines too.... Shalimar is my favorite....

Guys, pls get over that masculine and feminine, gay or straight stuff about scents.. If you like it go for it, why should a label limit you in any sense? It's just marketing, simply ignore it. It's all in the mind..

To Pabloso:

I am a gay man too, but that does not stop me wearing this perfume. Yes, I am feminine, camp, and not straight looking, and being a Mighty camp queen that I am, I don't care what people think about which perfumes I like or don't like.

Being daring is what turns me on the most! :-) And smell has no gender!

Beatiful scent...BUT how can anyone think that this one can be masculine , let alone , use it ... i am a gay man and even I felt self conscious about using this one...is too femmenine...even i can see that... please leave this one to the ladies ...

Smelling this perfume is like: "Falling in love again for the very first time...(with Chanel No. 5)."

It is a more transparent Chanel No 5. Simply beautiful!

i want to love it so much... it was a gift from my boyfriend. and i like it, unfortunately it gives me headache. my boyfriend always asks why i am wearing it so rarely and i am soo sorry that i can't wear it as often as i would like. nevertheless it is a nice perfume and i understand why so many people love it, as i also wanted to...

Glorious scent. Just splendid. A citrus-ornated Chanel n.5 in the beginning, with a fresh and modern soapiness, goes more and more creamy in time, hanging towards beatiful, powdery ylang-ylang and vanilla base that recalls strongly Shalimar, in a lighter version. I smell aldehydes all the way down, but they are really friendly, giving you a classy, mademoiselle aura.
In the winter it might possibly be too fresh or too light, but now, in the warmer days, it's just perfect.
In the first arm-and-hand tests I somehow thought the lasting power and sillage were surprisingly weak, but after some global testing I'm very satified.
But even if I had to reaply every 5 minutes, repurchase every month and pay a fortune in the end, I don't mind, this smell is worth it!
Perfection in a bottle.

it is nice but strange ,when i smell it i remember a men's cologne , nice but not in feminine type

Fans of herbal (vs. fruity) citrus, take note--it's not a listed note, but the rose, aldehyde, neroli, and sandalwood that make up what one reviewer here very aptly called the "abstract citrus" pass through a beautiful stage that smells like nothing so much as sweet clear bergamot, dressed up and amplified in the most exquisite and indescribable way. Fizzy, yes--like the clearest champagne completely stripped of any tang of alcohol.

That stage goes, eventually, which would be devastating if the next weren't so lovely. Cream flowers--not white (no iris, no gardenia, no freesia), but soft neroli, jasmine, fragrant camellia if you squint, a little orange and linden blossom if you pay attention right before it hits the drydown. As the powder (and a little creamy honey) plays up, you could probably read in some hints of very well-behaved magnolia (a la L'Instant de Guerlain) if you wanted. Depending on how close you get to the scent source, the neroli/aldehyde/rose comes back in a big way every once in a while at this stage, either as bergamot or singly, with definition.

Then the drydown--! All that light sweet cream and slightly dusty powder, little hits of rose and bergamot still flaring up! And yet the rest of the time (and increasingly as this perfume drifts off to sleep), it's so comforting it could be soy. If you like this part, layer Eau Premiere over some classic Nivea cream--gets you to the drydown scent phase faster and makes it last longer (and extends the whole perfume, too). What a journey.

Try it with other perfumes, good oils--this layers like a dream. If you like camellia (and, like me, are adamant that even the supposed scentless varieties do have a very light, subtle, herbal-floral fragrance) and sweet almond, try it over Nuxe, too. ...Eau Premiere rewards bravery and experimentation. It's a classic but also an adventure, and not so sacred, as No. 5 is, that it can't play.

Chanel No. 5 for the young'ns.

The good:

No. 5 Eau Première takes the No. 5 structure we all know and love and gives it a fresh, youthful face with a "fizzy" quality like ginger ale, to my nose. I suspect the aldehydes cause that effect, and it's wonderful. For those of you that want to like No. 5 but for some reason find it too "old" or tough to like (god forbid), here's your answer. No. 5 Eau Première has good staying power and projects well. Eau Première also works as a great masculine.

The bad:

I smell a strange "dusty" powdery note in there that lasts for the duration of the top notes and most of the middle, but it's not too bothersome.

The ugly:

I don't find there to be anything ugly about No. 5 Eau Première.

Bottom line:

Try it, especially if you're having a hard time with the original No. 5. Guys should definitely try this one as well.

I'm wearing this today and it is so beautiful!
I love this so much! can be worn at ANY occasion.
I'm so fascinated by this!
always thought, i would never ever wear chanel n°5 cause my aunt wears it and I couldn't stand it but perhaps this is because of her (I definitely should try the original one again soon) but i LOVE this chanel n°5 eau premiere!

Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere is beautiful layered with Chanel No. 5 Velvet Body Cream. I get stopped and am told I smell lovely with this combo.

Coco Chanel asked for a parfum that smelled like a woman. She accomplished that with No. 5 whether it's the pure parfum, EDP, EDT, or EP. There is a definite lemony freshness to EP and it is lovely for day time or summer any-time-of-day wear. On me, it sits very close to the skin and just smells like me. Yes, it does have a soft, powdery drydown and I love it.

I just remember it to be very citrusy. And to me it didn't have much in common with the original. There are so many more inexensive ways to get a citrusy scent like this. Not my type of scent (too much of a cleaning detergent smell).

I love this.

I really like this fragrance because it's perfect for day or evening wear and is subtle but enduring.

I was a little wary of trying Eau Premiere, as I love the original No 5 and firmly believe in the adage "If it ain't broke don't fix it". In this case though, I admit Chanel have created an absolute delight. Eau Premiere is softer, warmer and kinder than the original and I am falling more in love with this every time I wear it. It also lingers on my skin all day. The feel of No 5 is still there, but with Eau Premiere her smile finally reaches her eyes.

Pure, chic, so feminine....I'd like to have this fragrance in my wardrobe . Is there anyone interested to an exchange with one or more perfumes i have ? Thanks.(J. from Italy)

Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere is a perfect modern day interpretation of the original Chanel No 5, Eau Premiere is much brighter and lighter, with a sweeter and citrusy bergamont beginning, instead of the more tart bergamont in the No 5 Parfum, somehow it makes me think of some kind of household cleaning product, but with royal blood and a lot of elegance.

Later on, it hits a aldhyde-soapy scent stage, with a bit ylang and sweet muted orange-y smell dance around, which emits a clear-cut, kinda business woman feel in it. Not entirely sure why Nichole Kidman is the face for Eau Premiere, until one day, I find the resemblance of Nichole’s cold, posh, English kinda princess attitude/personality somewhat matches the new No.5 perfectly. Build upon the original No.5, Eau Premiere has some kind of heritage, as if it’s a royal member in the perfume world, and somehow it just has to show it these days, to distinguish itself from other normal blood perfumes (even though some of them might smell more royal than the royals). I know I might sound a bit mean, but by no means I ever intended to be negative or harsh on this scent, in fact I like it a lot. However, personally I find it’s a scent you can wear, and the combo of you and the scent might be a powerhouse, but you just don’t feel it will ever really be yours. Like a sly and gorgeous cat who’s just not gonna be tamed, but be adored by many -- Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere wanders around and be chased, loved, cuddled at one moment, but the next, and most of the time, it just stands by itself, enjoying the solitude of being a shining perfume, on display, usually in one of the best positions in a shop.

The perfect scarf and the perfect armor: No matter how demanding the day, how good or awful, Eau Premiere gets you through it with grace and poise. The essence of a lady--younger than No. 5 and more charming, but wise for her years and strong despite her femininity. To belong to this scent is the highest compliment a young woman can be paid.

I've done quite an about-face since first receiving the sample vial. I got it months ago and thought I hated it, but now it's almost gone, I have a full-size in the mail, and I could not be happier at my own persistence. For anyone who thinks they can't stand aldehydes and powder, please, give this a chance--or many. You'll grow for the leap of faith.

Got this perfume few days ago and I am completely in love with it. Stylish, light and fresh smell. Lovely for spring, day time.

I've always envied those who can wear Chanel No. 5, but after countless attempts at every formulation, I'd given up hope. Heavy, soapy, hopped up on aldehydes, Chanel No. 5 wears me (to use one of Chandler Burr's tag lines); I don't wear it.

When Eau première was released, I didn't even try it.

Somehow, in a recent chat and sniff at my favorite department store perfume counter, I was persuaded to give Eau première a trail run. And. I. Swooned.

What sets it apart immediately from its iconic sister, is Eau Première's citrus top note. A perfectly blended citrus. I'm crazy about this note. It floats, gracefully suspended, never tumbling toward lemon curd, never colliding with cologne, never dipping into dryer-sheet cleaniess. When the citrus note settles, it provides a lasting, diffused brightness.

Eau première helps me understand the abstract quality so admired in No. 5. I recognize the citrus but do not visualize lemons. I recognize the blend as floral, but no single flower stands out. I recognize a "tone" I'd ascribe to musk, but detect no musky odor. As I grasp for words to describe Eau première, my mind wanders away from perfume material, toward fabric texture: silky. Some perfumes trigger images, others connect to sounds; Eau première stirs a memory of tactile sensations.

Fortunately, my skin likes it, too. I smell it in the morning over 20 hours after application. And I apply my perfume *very* lightly.

I had a bottle of this but gave it to a friend as I just didn't like the dry down on my skin. It had a kind of 'soapy' note which I didn't like. I prefer the original EDP.

On my friend it smells gorgeous! Fresh, clean, smooth, slightly reminiscent of the original White Musk dry down from the Body Shop :o)

It is quite strong though and should be used with a light hand. It is a classic in its own right, just not for me!

This is my second wearing of Eau Premiere, and it's growing a little on me. But it's still so powdery, and the aldehyde opening really took me aback (it always does).

I like to think that I have a considered--if not old-school sophisticated--taste in perfumes (quite sensitive nose and a good olfactory memory)... I've always felt like a failure for never managing to -enjoy- Chanel No. 5, though I could pick out everything everyone else said about it... I tried Eau Premiere and found it nicer, but it's still got that No. 5 undercurrent that I just--for all my best efforts--don't like.

Too much jasmine baby powder, maybe. I'll use my sample up and see if it keeps getting better.

This is fresh and sparkling as the first time I smelled it. I find it playful and, in a strange subtle way, inviting and sexy. It has an outstanding sillage and wears very beautifully on the skin. It is much easier to love and more obviously modern with an interesting proposition on its own. It can be worn as a special everyday fragrance. Lighter than the original Chanel No.5 but the essence is the same. Elegant and well done! I've always appreciated the original, but this one always overwhelmed me.

Chanel Eau Premiere I hate you..

You made me notice that the original Chanel N5 smell old, and I never realized that after the day I meet you..

I'm starting to think that after all these years I was so in love that I was blind ..

Jacques Polge is this the end of my marriage?
...Maybe Yes! but I Still Likes Chanel N5.

Chanel Eau Premiere.. is lovely, Young, womanly and unique.. with that romantic touch which I feel in L'Heure Bleue, due to the presence of Neroli. I defintely get the lemon part, but for me is all about Neroli/Ylang-ylang and vetiver. It's absolutly devine and classy and rich smelling.

The lasting power is very good!

I smelled Eau Premiere again in my Chanel n.5 new passion. The more I smell it the more I get used and feel confortable with it.
To my nose it still smells definetely lemon/vanilla, a well-being clean scent that could be worn everyday in the morning before going out and without killing others! It's subtle, captivating, sligthly milky, almost a lemony skin scent for me. I'm not surprised to read that it bring compliments!
As per the question "does it smell similar to original n.5?" I cannot really answer. I could say yes, definetely a version of it, then 5 minutes later I would say it's totally another scent!
There is something inherently feminine in all types of Chanel n.5, but I don't know exactly what. They smell of woman, maybe a mother, yet they're all different.
Eau Premiere recalled me rounder EdP more than EdT.
Then I smelled them both on different arms and I couldn't tell where I got this similarity.
Classical n.5 is tripude of jasmine loaded with indoles, while Eau Premiere is a soft jasmine put between lemon and vanilla with little powdery notes.
I see no lemon is listed. Well, it's a mystery and one nice to wear!

I adore Chanel No5, and Eau Premier smells nearly identical yet somehow lighter and simpler. Eau Premier makes No5 suitable for casual daily wear, whereas No5 is more of an evening or special occasion fragrance. Eau Premier dries down into a soft, powdery, woodsy, floral.

When I first smelled No5, it was so sexy. I couldn't believe women would be risque enough to wear it under their corsets and pantaloons in the 1920's! It's like the equivalent of doing the lambada or something. Eau Premier smells much more innocent. No one's going to be doing any sexy dancing while wearing this! It's benign enough for a college girl to wear while studying in the library.

Just received the 150ml bottle from Strawberry for $135.02 (since I've got 14% off for loyalty), I guess that pretty good!!!
Initial smell, to me, no difference from one of those Goat's milk shower cream that my family are using. Maybe it's just my noise but definitely is that smell.
I'm under 20 so I dont think it's suitable for someone in my age group, very classic and distinguished.
I like to wear something that people would be curious about, not something that can be pointed out.

My boyfriend gave me a bottle of this for my birthday and I wasn't sure if it'd smell very nice on me as the normal Chanel no5 didn't suit me at all when I tried it a few years ago-I was pleasantly surprised though with this alternative formula, so light and summery-I'd like a large bottle of this-if I could, I'd bathe in it!

I can't stand the original Chanel No.5 but Eau Premiere is actually wearable. I get a bit of citrus-like feel at the top before it dries down to a soft powdery floral. It's very feminine, very exclusive, and very elegant. It's a modern take of the old classic while maintaining its old soul. Every woman should try it. It's Chanel, Ladies!

Fresh, young, timeless, soft and clean are some of the words that can describe this beautiful creation.
Soapy, powder, chamomile and rose are the notes that i can catch.
If you can't stand No5 this one is appropriate for you.
Light and citrus, is fine for day and hot wether.
Wearable by younger ages.
I just cannot understand why they have created only this big bottle. 150 ml are too much and too pricy even for Chanel.

Definitely a timeless, elegent, soft scent. It captures the ethos of everything chanel. The best off all the chanel perfumes I think. Classic, classic, classic. Its is young and chic but in saying that it is for all women of any age. clean and crisp also like you have just got out of the bath.

When I wear this perfume with an elegant dress I feel wonderful. It is feminine and romantic. I adore this and I have finally found my signature scent.

It is for the ultra chic, feminine and for the true girly, girly who has her own innate style and grace with an edge.

The sandlewood and deeper woody tones give a lovely deep scent with a feeling of dusk which gives it a captivating seductive air. I ADORE x x x

Where to begin to write about this gorgeous scent?
It is sparkly, modern AND classic at the same time! It can fall under so many categories Im shocked to find a perfume that can be worn on so many different occasions. Wear it around the house or out on the opera if you wish!
I can also see myself wearing it all the year round (maybe not hot summer days, but definitly summer nights).
It is never overwhelming in any way, its a rather "spunky" floral with some sizzle to it! I can swear I smell cinnamon in there, I feel this especially on fabric. And speaking on fabric, it smells just as good on your clothes. I found other perfumes smell "old" when they come in contact with fabrics, but not Eau Premiere!
This will be worn by me for many years to come!

Ι'm not gonna compare eau premiere with the original chanel no5. I don't see the point and I really think these are 2 completely different perfumes.
Eau premiere is an elegant, classy and SAFE smell. And I don't mean that negatively. On the contrary. I for example had this important meeting to go to today. Eau premiere was my first choice. I felt confortable and confident! And safe!
A great perfume really.Oh and it lasts forever.

Soft-elegant aldehyde notes+citrus freshness =No.5 Eau Premiere...Smells like me!!

All day I was thinking, how to find the right words to describe this perfume, because English language is not my native. I can’t find any words, just one- MASTERPIECE.
In my opinion Eau Premiere is better, lighter, sexier and easier to wear than the original Chanel No 5.
Seems, that this is made for the lady who lives in 21st century, and can go to sleep with Chanel No5 eau premiere, but also can go to night club and in the morning drink coffee, and she still will be the CLASIC girl.

I do not feel any different notes I feel just harmony, just the best harmony between middle notes and top notes. Power of neroli and aldehydes, vanilla and sandalwood makes this perfume so elegant so soft and also so powerful.

On my skin it has long lasting power, even next day I feel on my clothes this wonderful fragrance. Also women (usually men do it) give lots of compliments.
It’s the best perfume from Floral Aldehyde.

From the first minutes until the last it is wonderful journey.
The best wishes to Jacques Polge for such good reformulate of Chanel No 5.

Love You Chanel No5 Eau Premiere.

p.s The silage is great and longevity is amazing because it last 8-9 hours (all work day) on me. Just from the morning after the shower until the last minute at work…

This scent is the closest thing to the original No.5 Eau de cologne that my mother used to wear when I was young and the first aroma I ever sensed as being a 'perfume'...

Lighter and more ethereal than the heady, musky, regal creature that is No.5, this one is, IMHO is easier to wear and more streamined than the original. Neroli and ylang give it a powdery sweet, very rich smell and coupled with the boost of aldehydes could easily be descibed as strong; but, this initial burst fades in volume but never quite disappears as it joins with the classic floral heart of jasmine and roses...beautiful! This scent has (even in this 'weaker' concentration)unbelieveable longevity and a sillage that projects a "come hither" whisper quite well. The opulent drydown of sandalwood's rich scent with the sweet dark vanilla is just great, and the vetiver gives it an almost green warmth and clean vibe, unlike the heavy civet base of Mother No.5...er, I mean Chanel No.5.

Sillage: subtle but stong
Longevity: excellent
Overall: 4.75/5

A thoroughly modern twist on the classic No. 5, without detracting from its beauty or presence, this is one of my favorite Chanel women's scents ever, and though slightly softer in it's overall statement is regal, refined and utterly feminine without the overly heavy 'musky' scent of the original.

Elegance and gentle strength distilled...and well worth the hefty price!

I am liking this......In fact, no, i am REALLY REALLY liking this.

Whilst i cant always appreciate the aggressiveness of the original, this on the other hand, i welcome with open arms.
What a fantastic modern take on an old classic (brill marketing ploy, very clever ;)

Although it doesn't appear to be contained within the fragrant notes, i get an initial blast of lemon, fresh zesty lemon, which helps to make this fragrance much fresher and slightly sweeter than the original, combined with the effervescent and infamous clean and soapy aldehydes, this already smells identical to the original, but much tamer.

The sandalwood and vetiver drydown is just beautiful and like another reviewer has stated, this strikes me as more of an evening fragrance than the original, as E.premiere has a mysterious allure which i cannot describe fully.
It is a "come closer" scent, that i think many men would appreciate.

I also detect a kind of sharp, metallic twang, which i also smell in coco mademoiselle too, kind of like you have had loose change in your hand for the briefest of seconds and you then catch a whiff of your hand where the money had been.
I actually really like the metallic quality it has as it seems to round the whole composition off.

All in all, i am so very pleased with this little number, and i am already planning on getting my second bottle, as this is definately a keeper.
Far more wearable and enjoyable than the original for me.
xx

I have tested the original No. 5 and EP these last couple of days, and my verdict is out. I prefer EP over the original. EP is young and fresh, with a lot less aldehydes and far less soapy than the original. Too bad EP doesn't last long. To prevent the fragrance from vanishing too quickly I have been wearing EP with the No. 5 body lotion and they go together quite well. I love this combination. It is a comfy, romantic scent and imo also suitable for the office environment.

Eau Premiere seems to capture the ambery and floral qualities of the original, but seems to have lost that buttery smell in the begining, and castrated, or rather mastectomized, is the smell of styrax in the scent. Smells pretty, but definitely no longer sexy. Marilyn has become Norma Jean again, so to speak. No doubt, it still doesn't smell like a cookie cutter perfume out there, but it has lost its old world savvy. I would laud this perfume before any that have come out within the last decade.

A modern take on the original No 5. I find this to be a corporate business woman type perfume, also an evening gown fragrance. Its light and tame, yet elegant and sophisticated. It opens with an aldehydilic blast which Im not fond of, but then settles to a light, conservative flowery, powdery soapy scent. I would never wear this with jeans or a tee shirt. But then I wouldnt wear it with anything else either. Not my style. But nice for the woman it suits.

The first time I smelled it, I fell in love with it immediately.

I Love this Perfume, Light, sophisticated, flowery, very feminine. Feeling Happy with this !!
Eau Premiere kind of lifts up, emotionally. Reminds me how that special moment to special perfume is Now. Living and exisiting in moment, holding that..

Happy powdered light flowers. This is a feeling of No5 in the springtime. Sitting in some overcrowded terrace and I want my friend to find me.

Hi, I'm No5 original.
I'll be wearing a strict tailored suit in pink,cream and black with tones of jewellery and shiny mary-jane's with a matching chain purse. My hair in a chignon. Red lips.

Hi, I'm No5 Eau Première.
I'll be wearing a one shoulder flowing mid-calf silk dress in a shading ombre of pinks and white, one bangle on my wrist and a pair of strappy shoes. My hair will be loose with cascading waves. Nude gloss.

I like this alot:)

Gorgeous, wonderful...just Perfect!!!!
I have n 5 edp but i wanted to compare it with Premiere...Just what i expected...lovely ...
Chanel N 5 it's stronger while Premiere it's lighter...
I really love Chanel n 5 in any concentration as edp, edt or Premiere !!!!
One of the best !!!
Never with out it !

This is my second review of this perfume, which i previously described as coldly perfect and quite metallic. I hadn't worn it much at all until the last snowy period when i found it went well with that smell and taste of snow on the air. then i started wearing it to work on nights as well and i must say it's becoming rather addictive. now i've worn it so much i have to re-adapt when i wear the original no 5 edt, which has been my favourite for 25 years!! it has a little more similarity with the original edp and many of the bath and body products of no.5. well, this is definitely here to stay. people around me seem to appreciate it as well, compliments have been pouring in. i'm not used to this with my usual old-fashioned tastes. i think this perfume is a worthy tribute to the original and deserves it's great name.

This is a Earthier version of the original no 5 the original is more
crisp with more citrus while the Eau Premiere deeper woodier with hints in my opinion Chocolate. and with more
patchouli. then no 5 A reserved more
Quieter Little Sister Compeard to the Larger then Life Diva of all diva of perfumes Chanel No 5

But neatherless stands on it's own.

So warm and sexy. A real skin scent, which I really love and is oh, so hard to find amongst all the fruit and floral out there. I luuuuv it. Can't wait to have purchase a bottle of this soon.

I am one of those heathans that really doesn't get the original No5 (& beleive me, I have tried!). On others I could always detect that stale, old-compact powder, & almost bed-mouth smell. On myself I found it hard to get past the aldehydes - I am just so uncouth.

That said, I find Eau Premiere much more wearable. Zvoncica's review is beautiful & I agree with the others that say this is a reserved scent - it holds you at arm's length, wears a petitcoat & never has bare legs.

It is still very powdery & formal, but now there is crisp citrus-green soapy edge before the ylang-ylang & flowers bloom. As expected, it is exquisitely blended & the sandalwood base is delightful. A real debutante scent.

It won't ever be on my must-have list but it was nice to find a version of a classic that I can wear. A No5 for those who don't do No5.

wow zvoncica I was thinking this was an optimistic perfume but your review paints a perfect picture that does go along with this clear crisp and a little cold fragrance. This perfume manages a youthful optimistic future for modern perfumes. A beautiful representation of Chanel that still smells like Chanel. It has a very refined ylang ylang and nerolie, clear crisp rose and aldehydes and a lovely reserved sandalwood and base notes.
For me conjures a 6'something statuesque beauty that would seem unapproachable, yet when you do conversation is easy and intelligent.

Eau Premiere is saddest perfume in the world. Don’t think of desperate sad, think of silently sad.

It is Rachmaninov piano concerto playing in house of a lady in gray dress with long blond hair. Her hair smells on cold roses and neroli. Her hands smell on soap while swinging the crib. Back and fort. Now, when I see her pale blond eyes I think she was crying. No tears, only the blur remained after sleepless night. She is leaning with her left hand on massive sandalwood table. Air in the room is richen with light petroleum smoke. From the lamp on the table. It gives strength to the roses from her hair and soap from hands. The smell fills the room. Holds her in arms with its strength. The letter is on the table to. Informing her that her beloved husband is reported missing in battlefield.

Rachmaninov still plays, and roses bloom under smoky light.

Mellyhelly couldn't have said it better!
I don't care for Eau Premiere, just as original No 5 does nothing for me, but this is certainly less harsh. I find the scent is simply improved upon, the only thing missing here is the megadose of aldehydes-and this is a bit less powdery-but It's strikingly the same-I mean similar. Well, less is more, and the sillage and lasting power are the same, so if I were going to get my No 5-loving grandmother a bottle of perfume-
I might get this for her. I can tell you now she would say it isn't as good as the old one, because that's the classical attitude. I would say "It isn't as good, Grandma, it's better! Besides, if you don't like this, it's never too late to find a new signature...."

love this, classy fresh and so lasting. i have the big bottle,the soaps,body cream and i never get tired of it. premir. is the best, i have ept too. love this!

I HAATE Chanel No 5. Let's get that out of the way. I grimmaced when my friend at Macy's put three samples of this in my bag. Of course I wasn't expecting anything out of this, however, I've come to find that I really like this. It isn't as loud as the original No 5. It's very soft and powdery. It works wonders on the skin. I usually like woody orientals or floral fruity scents but I guess I'm finally growing up. I find myself being drawn to the "Old Lady" scents these days :). I think I might be buying this :).

I'm testing Chanel 5 Eau Premiere EDP today, and it is really is a well composed perfume. Lays close to the skin. Very soft,feminine and elegant, yet also suitable for every day (read: work) use. Not really a romantic or sporty perfume, though. My only gripe is that this has surprisingly NO lasting power whatsoever(less than 1 hour on me!), which is unusual for a Chanel. Hopefully, Chanel will issue a more concentrated version or a body lotion.

Chanel perfumes and me have a love-it-or- hate-it relationship. I very much dislike the original Chanel No. 5.

While N5 is a classic soapy aldehyde, Premiere is very similar, but has it's own way. I predict that it's gonna be there for a long time :3
A little bit powdery, creamy floral that screams "Luxurious!" on you, it melts and after ac while gets a little sweetness. Just a little bit. Nice, casual, classic and very feminine.

I tested it and I think I'm in love.
It hard the say which component I like most. But it light, warm, special, long lasting, but way to expensive for me!
:(

I tested Chanel N°5 Eau Première today on my left arm, and Chanel nº5 EDP on my right arm, only to make a comparison.
Wow!

Chanel nº5 is an undeniable classical, a perfect gem, as I told before. An unforgettable sweet and close to skin (at least on my skin) aldehyde.

Chanel N°5 Eau Première is modern, but it's still a classic. Fresher and lighter than the original, flowery and powdery. Ylang-ylang appears beautifully, and somehow this one resembles me Sublime by Jean Patou.

I'm in love with them!

EDIT 02/05/2010: Now I'm very happy, becaused I purchased Première! Yes!

Soft, pleasant and warm yet simple, just like a hug. This fragrance to me is like a shelter when I'm feeling blue.

I just got mine today. (I ordered it online at a good price!) I reeeeeally love it! Smells so good on my skin. I will use this only on special occassions. Classic!

Pure class!! At first it smells like chanel no 5 ,it has all its ingredients . But when the aldehydes fades off,and they do rather quickly ,its not much like the 5 . Its fresher,powderyer and much much milder,more modern .I love the original ,but i love this just as much! All you who dont like the 5 , give this a try!

My husband says this is smells 'classy'. When I told him how Marilyn Monroe made the famous statement about the original Number 5, he asked that I do the same with this updated version. If THAT doesn't sell it, I don't know what will. :)

This is a perfect parfume! Elegant, modern, and very sexy (my boyfriend likes it). Eau premiére is not same No.5, it's better than this.
One thing: suddenly Eau premiére is not long lasting in my skin:(

I hate Chanel N°5.. i tried it like hundred times but i still can't love it even millions women worldwide just love it. but one day, i tried N°5 eau premiere, and i'm speechless. the smells is so delicate, warm and very classy at the same time. i would imagine myself as a royal pricess walking down to grand ballroom to meet her prince charming. i fall in love of a version of Chanel N°5, finally... now i understand why people love N°5. it's totally lagend. even i still dont like original N°5, but i'm in love with N°5 eau premiere. i'll definitely buy one for myself. it worth every cents you paying for... for me, it's not expensive because the price meet the quality. and the good news is, its available in 75ml..!

I saw this perfume in a shop. Actually it was not the name or the bottle that caught my attention. But the price oh my god it was probabilly the most expensive perfume that I had ever seen!
About two seconds later I decided to spray it upon my unsuspecting arm. Actually now I can understand the price beacuse it smells so good and it lasts forever.

But now let's describe the smell. It does remind me of Chanel no 5 in some ways. But unlike No.5 eau Premiere is much less sharp and more soft in the begining. Very modern,classy and and cosmopolitan. I mostly get some kind of floral/aquatic blend. Which is absolutley beautiful and it makes me think of a stunningly beautiful woman. Walking down the red carpet at the Oscar gala.

I would like to compare this one to the other Chanel perfumes. It seems to me that Eau Premiere is totally unrelated to the innocent and fresh eau Verte. Or the bold,sensual and sexy Allure. No it seems to me as if this perfume is the daughter of No.5. But somehow Coco Mademoiselles older and classier sister (not to mention that Eau Premier dosen't make my skin go red). Very beautiful but I do not know if it's worth the splurge I will have think about it.

I wore this as my first experience with chanel n°5 I was in California and it is such a fresh classy version of the original!Perfect for a warm dry climate. Good lasting power! I have moved on to the edp and I love this fragrance!

It´s funny in my early twenties I always had No. 5 and was very much in love with the whole serie, soap, lotion, perfume. Now in my early 30´ties I think it is too ladylike for me :)! BUT: yesterday I tried Eau Premiere, and although it reminded me in a very positive way of "my" Chanel No. 5- time, because Premiere def. smells like No. 5, this one to me is softer, fresher and more modern, really lovely! It lasted for hours on my wrist, so lasting-power seems to be good too. Def. will buy this one.

It is likeable, but I still prefer Chanel no.5, which is more polarizing, but it does have more of a unique personality.
And, to make it worse, olfactive memory doomed Eau de Premiere for ever for me: I tried it at Nordstrom and it was instant recognition: Cebion, a vitamin C tablet my mom gave me when I was a kid.

its better than no.5. its light and feminen. best classy perfume.

my partner bought me this last christmas, he decided a real no.5 girl couldn't be without it. i've worn the original for years. i do like this new version, but it can never replace the original for me. eau premiere has something coldly perfect about it. it is platinum, whereas the original is gold. the original has something much warmer about it. the eau premiere lasts well on me, and i smell it more because i'm not so used to it. i don't really agree with it being a softened version, it has something a bit hard and metallic. like it, yes, love it, no, the original i will love forever.

I like Eau Premiere even if I don't get all the hype. It's true, it smells so much better than old, powdery, public-toilet-soapy, jasmine-y #5! Eau Premiere smells very similar yet less harsh and bitter, less "nasty deluxe lady" around 55, feeling so elegant in brocade jacket and inflated hairdo, overpowering co-workers and hitting secretaries .
It's youthful, bright, it begins with a blast of yellow Baby shampoo Johnson's then it becomes still very white floral with a fresh/sugary lemon-vanilla edge and little powder (thanks god).
It reminds me a lot of Shalimar Light: same lemon vanilla. Original #5 is much more aldehydic and powdery. It screams "old lady" in spite of the fact that when it was new it didn't, of course!
Eau Premiere is Chanel #5 that plays freely out of the cage (well, the cage was a Coco "item" but...). Eau Premiere is quite long-lasting but not strong and doesn't have a great sillage. I would wear it as an everyday classy clean/sweet skin scent, good for every occasion and with hot weather, especially if you are more a jasmin-girl rather than a rose-one like me and it could happen that you like it even if you don't like the original one! Or if you like that one, you could save it for big event (sorry to stress on this, but the original is not nice to smell in a small office)
Give it a try. For once there is some sense in what these big commercial money-machines do!

It feels like the original Chanel no.5 without being as powdery and same-y. No.5 is so over-worn that it is hard to get away from, yet this version is just different enough to update the classic while still paying homage. Don't get me wrong, I love No.5 (but can't wear it myself) but it is very much what it is: A classic scent worn by millions for over 8 decades. The Eau Premiere is basically the same scent with fewer years on it. Lovely and classic, elegant and gorgeous.

After the aldehydes fade away it turns into a very elegant, and feminine scent.Long lasting too

I purchased Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere as I had own the original while in my early twenties. An experience is the only way to describe this perfume !!
Luxurious... How can I possibly go back to other perfumes after wearing Chanel No5 eau Premiere? Impossible !! Simply the best...Someday, this will be my one only true love...

Yes, Chanel appeals to many, and the quality is high. But not always do the perfumes smell that nice. I liked Premiere at first sniff, and I also think it's because I was aware of the big name and the image of elegance. But the newer version of N5 is to my nose still a hard, bit out-of-date perfume. but surely more "wearing- friendly" than the original.

Eau Premiere is a softened, modernized version of the classic and beautiful No. 5. I've never been able to really wear No. 5; not only is it too powdery on me, but it's my mother's scent and would never feel like mine for that simple reason. Mom wears it beautifully, and it does not seem too powdery on her. (EDIT: I recently bought a vintage bottle of pure parfum, and it is stunningly beautiful, without the powderiness that bothered me.)

Eau Premiere does begin with aldehydes, but they're less overpowering than in the original, and very soon it's down into its familiar rose-and-jasmine-and ylang heart. However, EP seems rosier and a bit fresher than No. 5. This is just gorgeous, with every bit of the elegance of Chanel. Appropriate for so many occasions.

I gave my mother a mini bottle for her birthday and will soon be looking for my own mini. This one we can share, and I'm so glad. (EDIT: I now own and enjoy both Eau Premiere and the original, in parfum.)

what a beautiful perfect classy smell. I love the floral notes in this, perfect..

Like every girl on the planet, I cannot resist the urge to be drawn to expensive and exclusive brand names. The name 'Chanel', if mentioned in a conversation can make one sound and appear sophisticated and classy. It had been my dream ever since discovering a love of fragrance, to be able to add a Chanel perfume to my growing collection. However, finding a Chanel perfume that I actually happened to like was starting to look like an impossible task.

I had tested the original Chanel No.5, and although I could understand its appeal, it was far too mature and soapy for my liking. I concluded that it was my young age that made me feel this way.

I convinced myself to try this new version of the original today, to try and prove myself wrong and to make a comparison between the two. The first initial spray, to my nose, was much softer and more pleasant than Chanel No.5. The scent also had a slight tang of citrus in the top notes, that when blended with the aldehydes and soft florals, it created a warm and creamy fragrance. The drydown was an exquisitely soft vanilla scent with touches of rose and jasmine.

I would describe Chanel No.5 Eau Premiere as a youthful spin on the original infamous fragrance. It is less aggressive with its powdery notes, much sweeter and evidently more casual. Chanel No.5 Eau Premiere is the fragrance you would wear when you can't wear Chanel No.5; like on a hot Summer's day or in the office.

For those women, who like me, thought Chanel No.5 was far too strong and soapy, this fragrance would be your better alternative.

It's gorgeous!

Guest_Yana,
I totally agree with you! After the original it's very hard to make an impression with a 2d version, and this one does more - it attracts new fans! It's gorgeous!
So tenderly fruity, elegant, beautiful and fresh citric, but not annoying nor shocking, and of course LONG LASTING!
I think it's perfect for everyday use.
I finally found it!
It's MY SCENT!

WOW WOW WOW!!!
was my only thought after I tested it today!
I love No.5, but I think that first No.5 is a bit heavy and oldfashioned for everyday use, and this one is just perfect. Light fresh tender powdery and flowery!
Its the same old No.5 but modernized,in a good way:)
probaby our mothers and grannies had the same feelings towards original No.5, their perseption of the modernity of the No.5 was similar to mine understanding of Chanel N°5 Eau Premiere!
This perfume has a strange ability of making me feeling good when I feel depressed and making me feeling happy when I'm sad!
Great!

It happens very seldom when the second version is worth the first one. Chanel №5 is classic, Eau Premiere is modern classic. Citrus notes soften it. It's the best for those, who can't be friends with the first version. Start with Eau Premiere and you'love Ch№5 forever!

I dont see a big difference,the citrus note at the beggining vanishes very fast and after that comes the very well know smell of the old version.

Coming from someone who pretty much hates the original No 5, this is a very lovely fragrance. Everything that was 'wrong' about the original was smoothed out here. It's not too overpowering, the aldehydes aren't nearly as obtrusive and the dry down maintains a soft powdery smell as opposed to an all encompasing one. Not everyone's going to like this - they'll say it's pointless and not daring enough, but I think it's quite good. I'm a little sad as I only have a small decanted bottle right now, but I'll definately invest in this fragrance.

There's something in a few Chanel fragrances that has a sweaty note on my skin. I really tried to find out the beauty and complexity of Eau Premiere, but that sweaty smell, arising from the powdery flowers, killed my poor nose...

Such a pretty, comfortable and modern fragrance. I have never get along well with it´s big sister Chanel No 5. But Eau Premiere I liked at the first sniff. It is strong, but not that burst of suffocating aldehydes as in the original. Eau Premiere remind me of Frederic Malle´s Iris Poudre in its creamy, fluffy and powdery floral burst. At the same time there is something crispy and intriguing in Eau Premiere.
I think it is good for both day- and nighttime wear, a little depending on what kind of person you are offcourse. It is really classy yet modern, easy and strong at the same time.
The price however is kind of high for what you get, It is really good but I find it not so longlasting and for that price I think that is litte to ask for?

Still, it´s absolutly worth trying. I like it much better than the original Chanel No 5.

Another beautiful softer version of the original but just softer.
I love this classic perfume.

More lemony and fresh then the original.Still the original one in EDT is a fave -both Premiere and #5 EDP come on very strong, though in a Premiere the sharp note fades away faster.

Sometimes updating golden oldie works (this does!) and sometimes it doesnt: Tom Fords version of "Youth Dew" (still stinks, sorry)

It is very fresh, perfect for day wear.

I am sorry to all those lovers of Chanel No.5, but I have never liked it, and I don't think I will ever like it.

For me, it's feminine in all the wrong ways. I don't envisage strength, or womanliness when I smell it - I envisage a little femme-fatale gasping for breath under a tight corset while holding onto men for support. It makes me feel frail, and forget my self-esteem and confidence.

Maybe I'm overdoing it on the feminist thing - a lot of women, I know, would disagree with me. I can understand how some women think it is very feminine - but that is not my definition of femininity. I identify with the femininity of Shalimar, or even Anais Anais...

My mother had a bottle of No 5 pure perfume in the bathroom which I adored as a little girl. Now, as a grown up woman I have tested original No 5 from time to time but found it a bit too intense for me.

Anyway, when I found EAU PREMIERE I fell in love instantly with the fresh sent. I bought it without any further considerations. Eau Premiere is the perfect day perfume when I want something fresh, classy and not too sweet.

Citrusy top notes opens up this fragrance and gives is a fresh start. However, the fragrances best part appears after 20 minutes when it really starts to bloom and the sensual ylang ylang kicks in. The drydown is sweet and soft from the vanilla. Still, I wish that a tiny bit of the freshness from top would linger and play a long with the long lasting sweetness in the end.

I find Eau Premiere a classy and beautiful fragrance that outrivals most modern fragrances of today.

Edit: the intense part originated from trying the edp. Today I'm joyfully wearing the peachy edt in combination with the pure perfume and I love it. Still, N°5 eau premiere is my day scent. Perfect...

(Sorry to all No. 5 lovers) I'm not a friend of the EdP. BUT this one is definitely more wearable. It's not as strict and "classic" -it has even got sweet notes that remind me of Chanel Chance and Miss Dior Cherie a bit. And of course, it's not as concentrated which makes it easier to wear every day. I could imagine wearing it myself (!)
Some kind of "mainstream - notes" were added to the typical No. 5 - maybe in order to reach even more women.

The one I tried N5 eau premiere, light version, contained comletely colourless, crystal clear liquid, and this one in picture yellowish..was there another reformulation of N5 eau premiere launched in 2008? Though everything else looks the same.

ok. The Scent, now. Very citrucy. The part I liked most was the first 5 to 10 minutes, when I still could detect some 'original' N5 developing under the, layer of lemons. Which was truly more contemporary, but together I liked it more. In first minutes there's still something floral present in smell, but later, everything is killed off and completely overpowered by citrucy notes, what spoiled the fragrance itself for me. Though perhaps there are people who are looking for those sort of scents.. well, if I had to compare it, this one is better for sure than Goutal's Eau d'Hadrien citruses,but I am not interested in any of those

Fine smell. I don't know, if it's possible to call Chanel Premiere: "modern version Chanel 5", because Chanel 5 there is and always will be modern. Chanel Premiere is easiest, more nice, more girlish, more green. It remember in note of base - Prada Infusion. Premiere is very elegant. I don't know else, if I will buy it, because this fragrance is a bit cool and create distance as its great, beauty, famous mother. Surely I will Premiere else test.

Chanel 5 Eau Première is absolutely wonderful! Take classic Chanel 5 and mix it (or layer it) with Lorenzo Villoresi's Teint de Neige. What you'll get is something quite similar to Eau Premiere.
It's Chanel 5 but much more powdery and less soapy. There is soft vanilla in the basenotes, which gives a sweeter face to Chanel 5.
I think it will be a complete success among those which like Chanel 5 but wish it was "younger".

I had it once when I was 19,still in college..it was a present from my aunt.actually, it was the first of my fashionable perfume :))) I really love the sweet,elegant,sophisticated smell.I like to wear it at night.I used to displayed it next to my rent room window,even when the bottle almost empty .until then I gone home for holiday, I didn't bring it with me,coz I thought the bottle it's too big 4 me to carry.next month later, I came back, my room is full of fragrance ,n I saw the pieces of my lovely chanel no.5,which was thrown by hard wind from window while I was gone..T_T.. well..there goes my fav fragrance :( but I do wish someday I will have 1 again :p

I cannot understand why people love this fragrance so much. Today, I gave away yet another bottle of Chanel No. 5, given to me by my mother. The person I gave it to sprayed it on her wrist, sniffed, and exclaimed, "Ooh! I love it!" I sniffed it, and on her, it smells rather floral. The same bottle sprayed on myself gives off a smell that just makes me wanna puke. Chanel No. 5 is not for me. Give me Halston Couture, or give me nothing at all.

This is definitely classic. I would classify more of a night fragrance than a day fragrance, although that certainly never stopped me from wearing it in the day. At night, I would spray directly on me, whereas, in the day, I would walk into the mist I sprayed directly in front of me.