You simply cannot get more iconic than Chanel No.5. The fragrance became synonymous ... a delicate veil of silk applied by hand, giving the bottle a sculptural effect. An exceptional gift that ...

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.

Old perfumes from the 1990s are suddenly fetching up to £500, while an early bottle of Chanel No 5 sold for £13,000 last month.

Boots is selling a bottle of Chanel perfume at the cheapest price we've seen it since Black Friday, and it's the perfect time ...