Subtly fragrances the skin while imparting luxurious softness chanel no 5 was created by ernest beaux for chanel in 1921 it was the 5th fragrance created for chanel and fast became the best known and greatest fragrance world wide this ultimate feminine scent combines a blend of neroli and ylang ylang with base notes of sandlewood vetiver and vanilla to create simply the most sensual fragrance know to all women and yet belonging to each individual