Chanel No. 5: The Perfume of a Century

Chanel No. 5 is a timeless fragrance that has remained popular for a century. It is a sensual amber blend that is exhibited at MoMA as a work of art. The book tells the story of how the legend of a fragrance entered the collective imagination thanks to Marilyn Monroe's words and the beautiful stars who have endorsed it.

Format: Hardback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2021
Publisher: White Star

The captivating story of the world's most iconic perfume, Chanel No. 5, is intricately woven throughout the pages of this captivating illustrated book. For a century, this fragrance has defied the ever-changing tides of fashion and the relentless march of time, as if Coco Chanel had unearthed the elixir of eternal femininity. But what lies behind its unparalleled success? A sensual amber blend that remains a groundbreaking milestone in perfumery. It is also about the magnificent square bottle, a masterpiece of simplicity that has inspired the works of avant-garde artists. Currently on display at MoMA as a work of art, this timeless icon has captured the hearts of artists like Dalí and Andy Warhol. This book takes readers on a journey from the initial liaison between Coco and a Russian prince to the present day, unraveling the fascinating tale of how this fragrance entered the collective imagination through the iconic words of Marilyn Monroe: "What do I wear to bed? Five drops of Chanel No. 5, and nothing else." From that moment onward, Maison Chanel has consistently selected gorgeous stars with innate grace for the advertisements of this iconic perfume, further enhanced by the skilled photography of renowned photographers. These advertisements, like millions of women, remain faithful to the timeless law of Coco Chanel: A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 150 x 217 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788854417946