Why a Massive Bottle of Chanel N°5 is the Most Luxe Gift Ever
The ultimate luxury gift? A 30.4 oz bottle of Chanel N°5. (Photo: Jon Paterson)
From the iconic packaging to the unmistakable scent, Chanel N°5 remains the world’s most famous fragrance 94 years after its release. To me, it’s the epitome of chic. My first fragrance memory is of my mom applying Chanel N°5 on special nights out in the ‘80s, like a last finishing touch. Even as a child I was entranced by the simple-but-perfect label and sleek bottle — inspired by the clean lines of the Place Vend?me — and was frequently busted for stealing a spritz. To this day, I equate the scent with elegance, luxury, and a hint of excitement.
This holiday season, the French fashion house has outdone itself with N°5 Grand Extrait Crystal ($15,000), a limited-edition, hand-crafted crystal bottle containing 30.4 oz of the parfum — the most concentrated version of the fragrance. Sure, you could get a 1 oz. bottle for $325, but anyone can walk up to a perfume counter and get that! This massive collector’s item (there were only 50 made) works double duty as a lifetime supply of the best scent ever and exceedingly stylish home décor. If you’re feeling particularly generous, I think any woman would be pretty psyched to own this extraordinary gift. (And just in case you’re wondering, I’ve been very, very good this year.)
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