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N°46

Released 1946

By Ernest Beaux

10.0 / 10 (2 ratings)

Launched in 1946 by Chanel and composed by Ernest Beaux, N°46 opens with aldehydes, bergamot, neroli and orange, turns to jasmine, lily of the valley, rose and ylang-ylang at the heart and dries down to coumarin, musk, orris root and sandalwood. Its main accords are chypre, floral, woody, powdery and spicy.

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Main accords

Scent pyramid

Top notes

Aldehydes Bergamot Neroli Orange

First impression, lasts 15 to 30 minutes

Heart notes

Jasmine Lily of the valley Rose Ylang-ylang

The core fragrance theme, lasts 2 to 4 hours

Base notes

Coumarin Musk Orris root Sandalwood Vanilla Vetiver

The foundation, lingers up to 24 hours

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