Chanel N°5 Eau Premiere Chanel for women

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 citrus. It's my definition of femininity.

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.

REVIEW OF DARRSHAN

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.

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

I got a sample I'm testing today. I've never been wild about No. 5 original formula. Recently inspired by a good friend who loves No. 5 Original as her signature fragrance I decided to give it a try. At first sniff I thought "Hey! Love that citrus!" I didn't remember it was that light and sparkling. I double checked the folder the sample came with and was surprised that in fact it was a sample of the Eau Premiere No. 5! For the most part I agree with the review of mymlam - spot on! Love the opening... happy to ditch the sharp note...the dry down is something I did not see coming... Rich, mouth watering vanilla - but not your typical vanilla. I can't quit smelling my wrist... I'm hopeful, as an admitted fragrance addict, that I have finally found a signature scent... I agree that it's good for daytime wear. However, here in the desert it might heat up enough to take you into the evening... I just now asked my husband if he still likes it - and he really does... Thank you Fragranticans! You are the very best!

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.

No.5 does not smell good on me at all, it has the fustiness smell. Premiere is different, begins with mix of all listed notes at once, it`s like cool breeze, fresh air and clean water. I can smell the "old" 5 at the end a little bit, but it`s quite pleasant elegant soap. Also like the creamy sandal wood. I wish it lasted longer, it is all gone in like 3 hours.

Oh an I like to wear mens pafumes too, L'Eau Bleue d'Issey is just perfect, one of the best scents Ive ever smelled. If there is not the cheap sour note in them, I think almost all mens fragrs are lovely. Cant say the same about womens...

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 don't know what I was expecting, since I hate the original, but I really don't like this one either.
It just smells so cheap! Yes, it's younger, and yes, it's more wearable than the original, but to me it is all about the brand and not about the actual perfume. It really is lemony, but definitely not creamy- a sharp and very cleaning-product-ish lemon. To me it almost smells like leather treated with pledge.
Needless to say, I think I'll be passing on this one. I sprayed Eau Premiere on one wrist, and a boring fruity floral from Victoria's Secret on the other, and there's no doubt- VS smells much prettier and classier...shockingly

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.

regular 'No 5' is supprisingly short lasting on me (I am talking about EdP).

Premiere is crazy good. I spray it, like, one or two times on the back of my neck (making sure my hair caught a few molecules as well). later during the day, when I go through my hair with my fingers, the most divine smell emerges.

Premiere shares some notes with Carnal Flower, but CF has that metallic feel to it I don't really care about. you must think I am insane for comparing CF w/ Eau Premiere...

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 would seem to have nothing to do with the original No 5, it's a transparent citrussy fragrance which I think suffers from a lack of personality in comparison with Chanels other green fragrances, Cristalle and No 19. It's not unpleasant but it fades to nothing on the strip.

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

This is SO beautiful! Its my second favorite fragrance but unfortunately its too expensive for me yet so I cannnot buy a large bottle. Im hoping to get one for Xmas ; )

I love wearing this after a shower/bath and then going to bed, its good during any time of year but I wouldn't wear it during the day in the summer because it could get a bit heavy.

I don't think this is old lady or anything of the sort im onlyl 20 and love it!!!

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 since discovering the world of fragrances to be able to add a Chanel perfume to my growing collection. However, finding a Chanel perfume that I happened to actually 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 that 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, for my nose, is much softer and more pleasant than Chanel No.5. The scent also has a slight tang of citrus in the top notes, that when blended with the aldehydes and powdery softness it creates a warm and creamy fragrance. The drydown is 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 and is much sweeter and 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 is your better alternative.

Fantastic drydown! Ylang-ylang rulzzz 4eva!!!!! :)

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!

yes guest_Yana is very right

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.

love this perfume, very classic perfume, good smell, because i love no 5 so i buy it 5

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 roon window,even when the bottle almost empty .until then I gone home for holyday, 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 fragrant,n I saw the pieces of my lovely chanel no.5,which was thrown by hard wind from window while I was gone..huhuhu.. well..there gone my fav fragance :( but I do wish someday I will have 1 again :p

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.