Day 3: Today I reviewed a true classic - Coco Chanel's Chanel No. 5. This is not a youthful scent and you will either fall in love with it at first sniff or eventually or you'll hate it - no middle ground. I hated it at first when my tastes tended towards the sweeter fragrances. Now I LOVE it. I also thank my friend Lungile Mzizi who'd talk about it and low-key convinced me to give it a chance. Facts and figures: Launched: 1986 Fragrance group: Floral Aldehyde Main accords: Woody, Powdery, Floral, Aldehydic, White Floral, Yellow Floral Top Notes: Aldehydes, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Bergamot Medium Notes: Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Iris Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Oakmoss, Patchouli Now I don't have a foggy clue what an aldehyde is but I suspect it's what puts people off this perfume initially while evincing images of an old lady. This is not a frivolous scent but it's a grown powerhouse of a fragrance. It hits you at first like a sucker punch but if you are patient and let it dry down it morphs into something truly unique and beautiful. This is an all seasons scent that can be worn throughout the day and into the night. Its siliage can be heavy depending on your personal body chemistry but its powdery dry down makes it suitable for a work environment. This lasts a very long time on my skin and makes me feel like I could buy an island and keep a pet Bengal tiger. Chanel No. 5 retails for R2270 for a 100ml bottle, a bit pricey but worth every golden drop. This is a top 3 in my collection and one of the fragrances I gravitate to as a daily scent. It's a grown woman scent and wouldn't suggest it for a younger woman unless they have a mature nose and tastes. I'm infinitely glad that I gave it a chance and it grew on me. A true blue classic. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #perfumechallenge #day3 #colourmeninja #swazimade 🇸🇿