Chanel Factory 5 | Is It Worth the Hype?
Last week Chanel celebrated the 100th anniversary of Chanel No 5. To commemorate the centenary of the fragrance, Chanel released a limited edition line: The Factory 5 Collection. Chanel took the identity of No 5 and reimagined it into 17 everyday objects. Basically turning functional things into something luxurious and iconic.
In this video, I will give you a brief history of the fragrance, take you to my local Chanel fragrance boutique to see the collection and do a full review of the items that I picked up.
The collection’s design was inspired by pop art and it is reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s own infamous factory. The limited edition collection is comprised of body creams, lotions, oils, soaps, purse spray, purse spray refills, No 5 Eau De Toilet. Out of the 17 limited edition pieces, I went home with the bath tin and mystery box.
Let’s take a closer look at the Chanel No 5 Bath Tablets housed in a tea tin. I went with this one because it is made out of metal and I can reuse it for other things like teabags, small wrapped candies, or whatever your heart desires. It is a great decorative tin that won’t deteriorate easily. The No 5 Bath Tablet’s scent wasn’t too overwhelming for me but I was expecting the tablets to soften my skin and leave me feeling plush and soft.
I did ask my husband who is a professional bath taker, he literally takes baths every night to relax so I’d say he knows his baths pretty well. He said he liked the tablet but the scent smelled very “old lady like”
Are the bath tablets worth it? I’d say no. Is the bath tin worth it? yes.
Next I got the not so mysterious mystery box. On the website it lists what is in the mystery box which I love, because I didn’t want to pay for something I’ll regret. It comes with a Chanel Towel, Chanel No 5 Hand Cream, and a Chanel Nail File.
Is it worth it? Yes, if you’ve been wanting the Chanel Hand Cream because for $15 more you get a Chanel towel and a nail file.
Chanel No 5 Body Cream: Not worth it it because it is not moisturizing enough for me. However, if you love the scent of No 5 it is worth it.
Chanel No 5 Shower Gel: Worth it, because you can reuse the bottle and only if you love the intoxicating smell of No 5.
Chanel No 5 Body Oil: Not worth it. The packaging is genius, but I found the scent to be too overwhelming the moment you put it on. However, it does settle down. The oil is lighter compared to their other body oils.
Chanel No 5 Body Lotion: Not worth it. In my opinion Chanel’s body creams and lotions do not serve my skin well. It doesn’t moisturize it well.
Chanel No 5 Soap: Worth it if you plan to reuse the tin. The smell of the soap isn’t too overwhelming
Chanel No 5 Sparkling Body Gel: Not worth it, unles
Chanel No 5 Water Bottle: Not worth it, unless you really love anything Chanel. You can definitely buy the bottle from their manufacturer for much less but without the logo.
Chanel No 5 Decorative Tapes: No worth it, unless you really love to collect anything Chanel.
Chanel No 5 Purse Spray: Worth it, because compared to their regular travel sprays these are much smaller. I also like the design slightly more compared to the regular ones.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:52 The History of Chanel No 5 Perfume
01:19 Chanel Envisions a Scent for The Modern Woman
02:28 Inspiration Behind No 5 Bottle Design
02:50 Chanel No 5 Makes its Debut
03:33 Chanel Factory 5 Bath Tin Review
04:35 Professional Bath Taker’s Review
04:57 Is The Chanel No 5 Bath Tin Worth It?
05:04 Chanel Factory 5 Mystery Box Review
05:24 Chanel Factory 5 Towel
05:45 Chanel Factory 5 Hand Cream Review
06:16 Chanel Factory 5 Nail File
06:31 Chanel Factory 5 Shower Gel
06:52 Chanel Factory 5 Body Oil
07:21 Chanel L’Huile Jasmin Review
07:32 Chanel Factory 5 Body Cream
08:05 Chanel Factory 5 Body Lotion
08:13 Chanel Factory 5 Soap
08:30 Chanel Factory 5 Sparkling Shower Gel
08:42 Chanel Factory 5 Water Bottle
09:20 Chanel Factory 5 Purse Spray
09:42 Chanel Factory 5 Decorative Tapes
09:53 Chanel Factory 5 Gifts With Purchase
10:14 Conclusion
20 Comments
Thanks Kat this was informative and fun as usual 😊. I didn’t get any of them because I have a regimen but I do like like that bath tin!
If you ever figure out how to refill the egg. Please please do a video
great vid kat!!!
Kat!!! i die everytime with your videos. They never bore me to death 😂😂😂 say no to overpriced water bottle
You do such a great job Cat!
very nice, very informative
I got everything with a back up in case I use it up except for the perfume. I wanted 7 bottles for the CHIC-est refrigerator set up😩 Great Video. I agree with your reasons for declining items . Useful items are better.
Does the body oil cap removable?
I’m sorry, can’t stand the smell of 5🤪
Kat, I just came across your channel. Can you do a perfume collection?
loved the history and your take on every item! great video.
Another informative video!❤️ Thank you for giving us background info of each! That hand/face towel is so cute!! Ok I think you sold me on that.
Again …❤️❤️thank you so much for the history about this Chanel #5 that I never read about it 🙏🙏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love this video very helpful ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏
Chanel Bottle water …yes me too 😂😂😂
Brought the bath tablets because of the tin as well. Not really a fan of the smell. Lol the tape didn’t fix my life 🤣
You are great personality and super girl and all fans are telling that they don't know your real age and you are really looking so cute 17-18 years old very younger girl and your round face and features Big eyes and very small very flat nose is really beautiful and very nice and marvellous and all fans like it so much ok
I thought the same thing 😂— the new Chanel #5 I really love the smell but for some reason the lotion and soap smells like an old lady…😭😭😭😩
We have the same ones! Lol & the towel is amazing haha! I got the washi tape too for my lv agenda..
I wish the shower gel paint can is also metal like the bath tablets. I could use it as some sort of vase for flower display.