N°5 Eau de Parfum (100ml)

The world's most famous perfume bought in the city it was created, cheapest of the three markets once the VAT refund lands.

Price: 176 EUR (Official chanel.com France price, 2026-07-03)

Where to buy: Chanel 31 Rue Cambon (the historic flagship), Galeries Lafayette beauty hall, or CDG duty free

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Sticker gap vs US is modest — the real ~12% saving comes from détaxe (or buying at CDG duty-free after security)
• Over 100ml must go in checked luggage unless bought airside at the airport
• Biggest win is vs India, where the same bottle costs ~85% more than détaxe-refunded Paris price
• Buying at 31 Rue Cambon gets you the flagship experience and packaging at the same price as anywhere in France