There have been many iterations of it over the decades, mirroring its creator, Coco Chanel, by constantly reinventing itself, yet staying true to its DNA. The latest version is Chanel N°5 L’Eau ...

By Lindsay Talbot A 1927 colored lithograph by the French artist Georges Goursat, a.k.a. Sem, of Chanel’s No. 5 perfume ... Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel decided to create her first fragrance.

the tweed suit and Chanel No 5 perfume – remain symbols of luxury, style, sexuality and power in the 21st century. Coco was the designer who started a revolution inspired by her own trailblazing ...

As the first fragrance launched by the fashion house, Chanel No.5 has gained iconic status the world over. Created by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1921, it was designed to appeal to flapper ...

Princess Beatrice was a guest of honour at last week's gala dinner at the Victoria & Albert Museum to celebrate its new Chanel exhibition. The princess will no doubt have been intrigued to see ...

Allegedly, No. 5’s instantly recognizable flacon was inspired by a whiskey decanter Coco Chanel saw at her lover Captain Arthur Edward “Boy” Capel's home. But Monroe’s quote, combined with ...

Make sure you choose an eau de parfum (as opposed to an eau de toilette) if you want your scent to have a strong projection and last hours upon hours. Remember: Eau de parfums (or EDPs) have a ...

Coco Chanel's imagination was boundless ... and later gave the world the little black dress and the classic perfume Chanel No 5. She was a master of self-invention, too. She refused to acknowledge ...