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Chanel No. 5
Top note: Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Aldehydes
Middle note: Jasmine, May Rose, Iris, Lily of the Valley
Base note: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetivier, Musk, Chives, Foam of Oak
This website shows the evolution of the shape of the Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle (and very interestingly, its lid), from its original 1921 shape to 1986.
And Wikipedia's entry on Chanel No. 5 describes the evolution of the scent, and how Coco Chanel decided on the final perfume. She explained:
I want to give women an artificial perfume...Yes, I really do mean artificial, like a dress, something that has been made. I don't want any rose or lily of the valley, I want a perfume that is a composition.