You need a vat of Chanel No. 5? And of course you want the vat done up by Baccarat. 2021 ml of extrait in a lambskin coffret with a crystal wand, €28,000. 55 bottles were made, so hop to it.
Another perfect perfume
His desk is precisely as you’d expect – handwritten notes and branches of blotters jut out from short metal stands, surrounded by boxes brimming with collections of indecipherably labelled small glass bottles. In each, he explains, is an ongoing experiment; constantly evolving concoctions which, he hopes, will one day lead him to another perfect perfume.
— Perfumer Olivier Polge of Chanel talks to The Guardian. Read more in Smell of success: How Chanel No 5 gained a sprinkling of stardust.
A special CHANEL N°5 photo moment amidst the legendary ice rink
Their journey will continue as they’re taken through a multi-sensory story of the famed fragrance, all leading to a special CHANEL N°5 photo moment amidst the legendary ice rink.
Guests will also have the opportunity to try their luck at N°5-inspired games. Those who venture off onto the ice can enjoy the N°5 In The Stars lounge apres-skate, along with complimentary hot chocolate and seasonal treats.
— In honor of No. 5, Chanel will take over portions of Rockefeller Center from November 6 to 12; read more in Chanel Honors 100th Anniversary Of Famed N°5 Perfume at Gotham.
The daily lemming
I'm guessing a few of you might want one? A 27 day (December 5 to December 31) advent calendar from Chanel in biodegradable paper pulp packaging, and including a number of items (a snow globe, keychain, a tree ornament, a magnetic bookmark, a bracelet, etc) that aren't usually for sale. It's $825, and possibly sold out already but you could call your local Chanel counter.
The daily lemming
A lemming for fans of No. 5: "To celebrate the holiday season and mark 100 years of the legendary fragrance, CHANEL presents N°5 Eau de Parfum dressed in sleek biodegradable packaging that outlines the iconic silhouette of The Classic Bottle. A truly elegant keepsake, this limited edition features a golden number 5 emblazoned on its label." $150 for 100 ml Eau de Parfum at Bloomingdales, where you'll also find the same set up (although in silver instead of gold) in No. 5 L'Eau.