CHANEL No 5

Nicole Kidman as the face of No. 5

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The actress Audrey Tautou - who is the new face of the French fragrance Chanel No. 5 - believes the classic perfume is the ultimate smell as it is so versatile.

She said: "For me, Chanel No. 5 is a legend in itself. You can wear it, offer it as a gift and share it, but it transcends all the women who have embodied the fragrance before me."

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Audrey - who follows in the footsteps of Marilyn Monroe, Catherine Deneuve and Nicole Kidman as the face of No. 5 - also says she doesn't feel any pressure to emulate her predecessors and would prefer to concentrate on the history of the perfume.

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She said: "I don't compare myself with these great actresses, I don't see myself as part of their lineage. I feel closer to the fragrance itself, its history and even (founder) Coco Chanel."

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Audrey can currently be seen in new movie 'Coco avant Chanel', in which she plays Coco.

The film tells the story of the designer's rise in the fashion industry.

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Chanel No. 5 was launched in 1922 and it is estimated a bottle is sold around the world every 55 seconds.