Who owns Chanel No. 5?
Chanel No. 5 is owned by Chanel (the United Kingdom).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Chanel Limited reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France
- Founded
- 1921
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Cosmetics & fragrance › Fragrance
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Chanel No. 5
Chanel No. 5 was created in 1921 and was among the first fragrances built on aldehydes rather than on a single floral note. It has been continuously sold for over a century and is frequently described as the best-known perfume in the world.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Chanel No. 5?
The parent company of Chanel No. 5 is Chanel, a privately held company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Chanel No. 5 French or British?
Chanel No. 5 originated in France in 1921, but it is owned today by Chanel, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Chanel No. 5 is a French-origin brand under British ownership.
Is Chanel No. 5 still owned by Chanel?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Chanel No. 5 is still owned by Chanel. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Chanel Limited — annual results announcement — Chanel Limited, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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