Chanel No. 5: The Art and Science Behind a Timeless Perfume

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Flavor and fragrance expert Michelle Krell Kydd explores the art and science behind the creation of Chanel No. 5 through a past, present, and future lens. The presentation took place at the Ann Arbor District Library on February 10, 2015 and is part of the "Smell and Tell" series of lectures, which began in 2012 and is ongoing.
Ingredients used in perfumery as well as finished fragrances are demoed at Smell and Tell lectures. Attendees are taught how to develop an olfactory lexicon via “Smell Mapping,” a technique designed by Ms. Kydd that is inspired by perfumery training she received at Givaudan and The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
Michelle Krell Kydd is the editor of Glass Petal Smoke, an award winning blog focused on flavors and fragrance. She is a trained "nose" and is passionate about exploring the art-science connection in perfumery.
Further Reading:
"Perfume Memories: Chanel No. 5," is the "Mrs. Glassman" story referenced in the video and one of the most popular posts on Glass Petal Smoke. glasspetalsmoke.blogspot.com/2...
"The Jean Carles Method: Olfactory Training Charts Revealed," contains information on the method used to train perfumers how to smell and develop an olfactory lexicon. This post is another Glass Petal Smoke favorite.
glasspetalsmoke.blogspot.com/2...
"Why Chanel No. 5 Smells Like Babies," is a post on Glass Petal Smoke that explains why a luxury scent designed for women is associated with infants. :glasspetalsmoke.blogspot.com/2...
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@nikhilsfrags Год назад

What a beautiful lecture and delivery. Bring more please.

@jazellevalentine1696 5 лет назад

Chanel no 5 is my favorite perfume. I’m 19 and I’ve been wearing it for two years. It smells lovely on my skin and body chemistry. Also, I literally live in Ann Arbor so I was shocked that the AADL has a lecture on my favorite perfume.

@glasspetalsmoke 5 лет назад

It's a classic and when it works it can be quite the showstopper. Smell & Tell events take place at the Ann Arbor District Library monthly (sometimes more often). The series is over six years old. I'll be giving my 80th Smell & Tell talk this Wednesday, December 19th. Details can be found at the AADL site and on my blog. I was on Live in the D this week with Tati Amare and Meredith Bruckner, and spoke about how to buy perfume. It's posted on RU-vid: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-meciv0aUeac.html

@jazellevalentine1696 5 лет назад

glasspetalsmoke I just watched it. Thank you for the information. I will definitely be there, with bells (and no 5) on.

@kamarvika 4 года назад

I will never have this perfume...its Tooo expensive for me 😭😭😭

@annemiekevandenbelt2971 2 года назад

Great lecture! I’m a perfume addict as well since age 13, love Chanel and not only No. 5 but a lot more of those gorgeous scents :)

@glasspetalsmoke 2 года назад

Cuir de Russie (Parfum) and No. 19 are favorites (the first is a great winter scent). Glad you enjoyed the lecture!

@annemiekevandenbelt2971 2 года назад

@@glasspetalsmoke Oh yes I love those too! I recently bought myself a bottle of Coromandel, also very addictive to me :)

@goodtrubble9688 5 лет назад

Great information! I'll watch again to take in more. I like this lecture a lot.

@glasspetalsmoke 5 лет назад

Thank you. Was a lot of fun to research and nice to be able to share what the Ann Arbor District Library filmed.

@goodtrubble9688 5 лет назад

@@glasspetalsmoke do you have other videos/ lectures I can view on RU-vid? I happened on this by chance, but would like to see more. Thanks. 😁

@glasspetalsmoke 5 лет назад

@@goodtrubble9688 Most of the Smell & Tell programming I do isn't filmed, but that can change in the near future. Will keep folks posted here.

@BobbyDior 3 года назад

This was wonderful! My favorite CHANEL perfume has been Pour Monsieur and now, Coromandel. On a woman, I identify more with COCO edp. My bottle of No. 5 is the Ruby Red edition from two years ago. I brought it out and spritzed my forearm with it as I listened to Michelle's presentation. Mahalo for this!

@glasspetalsmoke 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@marceloccarmello7978 2 года назад

Thank you very much for sharing!

@shahrilpower2091 6 лет назад

wow i learn so much ... and the way she lecturer it .... it sounded so entertaining

@glasspetalsmoke 6 лет назад

Thank you. Smell & Tell is entering its sixth year of programming and I try to keep it interesting and entertaining. What you don't see in the video is what happens when people smell the ingredients used to make the perfume, as well as the finished product. Those are magical moments because everyone shares their sensory impressions and stories.

@sunburnchaplips6802 5 лет назад

My Mother wore Chanel number five in the 1970's and I was a child. I loved that smell. It does not today smell the same.

@glasspetalsmoke 5 лет назад

The formula gets tweaked over time based on regulations and improvements (tech). Chanel takes great care of its formulas. If you are feeling nostalgic see if you can get a decant of Chanel No. 5 that was sold in the 1970s. You don't need a full bottle, just a small vial. The Perfumed Court is a good place to start. If you come upon an unopened bottle that was stored away from heat and light, and is sealed in the box (NIB=New in Box on Ebay, Etsy, etc.) you may want to buy a bottle.

@annamariaferranti29 3 года назад

Excellent talk so enjoyed it. I will Definitely review this again and again so informative . Thank you

@glasspetalsmoke 3 года назад

The story of Chanel No. 5 is timeless. So many elements continue to be relatable and charming. The creation of something new, the challenge of being a woman in a man's world (perfumery and fashion), the accidental overdose of aldehydes by perfumer Ernest Beaux's lab assistant in one of the modifications (#5). The more you know the more you bring into the experience of wearing Chanel No. 5. Glad you enjoyed the program.

@homevidomemory 2 года назад

Love love your story...

@sarahsmile2883 8 лет назад

this was a great lecture, thank you!! I have always been very much into fragrance because the memories that are triggered.

@glasspetalsmoke 8 лет назад

+Sarah Lundeen So glad you enjoyed the presentation. Smell is memory's sense; so precious!

@EliezaBaby 6 лет назад

Omg best lecture ever. Keep it coming please .

@glasspetalsmoke 6 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed the video. There will be more in the future.

@edpetrus Год назад

Just watched this presentation, wonderful, thank you. I found your talk because I've been looking for a connection between a perfume by Houbigant called Quelques Fleurs and no 5. Apparently the former is a revived old recipe that was supposed to be loved by the last of the French royals. When I was introduced to it by a salesman in San Francisco, he said something about Coco Chanel using it as an example of a perfume she liked. It struck me how similar it is to No 5 and I bought it for my younger daughter as a Xmas gift but she's letting it sit unused. It truly is a wonderful floral perfume. Perhaps there are some common standout ingredients? Look forward to any insight you might have.

@glasspetalsmoke Год назад

One would have to compare vintage formulas against current ones by smell and GC-Mass Spec to know for sure. The aldehyde overdose in No. 5 was, to my knowledge, unique. Guessing both original formulas had up to 200+ ingredients as vintage formulas were more complex and contained more natural ingredients than modern perfumes.

@dondizm2678 3 года назад

I love the science and poetry behind Chanel N5! Thank you and yes there is no gender to perfumes. 🙂

@glasspetalsmoke 3 года назад

The science and poetry are the best part. So much goes into creative endeavors of all kinds, but the elements of intention, emotion and memory that shape perfume are very special because perfume generates a unique set of emotions and memories in everyone!

@sharfalor4244 Год назад

My mum has worn Chanel No 5 for 50 years (most of my life). Interestingly I've only ever come across two women who despise and avoid any kind of perfume, both cook very bland/un seasoned food. They both suffered abusive childhood relationships with their mothers. Having said that they both use overly chemical smelling cleaning products. One claims to be sensitive to any additives in skin care, but a look around her bathroom soaps etc tells me otherwise. I wonder if they are unconsciously avoiding smells that remind them of their childhood.

@LarryOfilms 5 лет назад

I heard she was inspired the decanters her lover Boi had for the bottle’s design.

@tomasinacovell4293 4 года назад

I learned a lot from this, and yesterday I just ordered yet another bottle of Chanel No.5. What is that watch you have on, and you remind me a little of Elisabeth Moss and someone else... I can't think of?

@kendalson7100 Год назад

The first overdose of that laundry powder musk in scent was in Drakkar Noir. I've always hated it and can't figure out why people want to smell like a box of Tide. Horses for courses.

@handelviola 7 лет назад

Can you post the Patchouly lecture?

@glasspetalsmoke 7 лет назад

Thanks for your request. AADL did not film the Patchouli event, but you can read this post on Glass Petal Smoke as it is quite popular and informative. glasspetalsmoke.blogspot.com/2009/02/patchouli-from-haute-to-not-and-back.html

@handelviola 7 лет назад

Thank you! I enjoyed watching this as I too am just fell under the spell of no5 and got myself a vintage bottle for a song and it just smells amazing!!! I'm 32 male.

@glasspetalsmoke 7 лет назад

You're welcome! Chanel No. 5 has a timeless charm and despite tweaks in the formula over the years, the brand had maintained the integrity of the fragrance.

@digitalsmoke4694 6 лет назад

was chanel No.5 reformulated from the original?

@glasspetalsmoke 6 лет назад

There are tweaks made to the formula over time because some materials fall out of favor (industry regulation, scarcity of materials due to environmental issues, etc.). Chanel has stayed true to the formula, for the most part, but I would encourage you to explore vintages in samples sizes. There will be a reduction in top notes with older formulas, but you will be able to judge their character. The Perfumed Court is a great place to start. theperfumedcourt.com/

@mrbigbigtoe 5 лет назад

glasspetalsmoke The thing to remember though, buying a vintage perfume is not always a good idea, because typically, if the bottle is over 10 years old, the smell has completely changed and it bears no resemblance to what it used to smell like