Chanel No.5 is definitely an iconic fragrance... that I would never wear. I always lurk around the Chanel counter and try it on, thinking "maybe this time I will change my mind and like it". But it never happened. So when I saw the lighter version I gave it a try. It is still a very dry and powdery scent, but I learned to love it. It was not love at first sight, it is more like a friendship that needs a bit of attention and maybe some effort to get going, but it will last for a very long time.