Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition: released in 2018, citrus, aldehydic and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition dupe we found is Eudora Magnific — 82% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eudora Magnific | 82% | about $35 (−59%) | 7h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Zara Fields at Nightfall 2020 | 80% | about $35* (−59%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Jessica Simpson Fancy Love | 78% | about $25* (−71%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Nourus | 78% | about $5 (6 ml) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Paris Hilton | 76% | about $25* (−71%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the bright citrus-and-floral sparkle of Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition, offering a similarly breezy and uplifting character.
It shares its woody, sweet and citrus accords with Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 215 community ratings.
Captures a gentle, powdery, and clean musky essence reminiscent of the delicate floral profile of Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition.
It shares its woody, sweet and powdery accords with Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,145 community ratings.
A soft, champagne-like effervescence and floral heart reminiscent of the sparkling brightness found in Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition.
It shares its citrus, aldehydic and woody accords with Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,580 community ratings.
Presents a bright, soapy, and fresh floral arrangement that channels a similar aesthetic to Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition.
It shares its sweet, powdery and citrus accords with Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 158 community ratings.
Delivers an accessible, airy white floral and citrus opening akin to the effervescent style of Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition.
It shares its white floral, fresh and powdery accords with Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,053 community ratings.
Jessica Simpson Fancy Love, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition.
Eudora Magnific, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition.
Eudora Magnific, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Eudora Magnific saves you about $75 a year against Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Eudora Magnific comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.