At the time, many perfumes came in elaborate crystal flasks. Legend has it that the Chanel No.5 bottle was based on a whiskey decanter owned by her lover, Captain Arthur Edward "Boy" Capel.

Before you read on, close your eyes and think of Chanel N°5 ... have no issue conjuring up its clean lines and boxy ...

May be too intensive for those who prefer more subtle scents Chanel No. 5 is perhaps the most famous ... The daisy-adorned bottle became an instant sensation, but what’s inside is pretty ...