Chanel No. 5 has been my favorite perfume for many years. In my 20’s, an interest in vintage style and fashion introduced me to the iconic scent and I have loved it ever since. It makes me feel classy and elegant and catching a whiff makes me feel like a more put together version of myself. But somewhere along the way, I began hoarding the perfume and instead of wearing it, I saved it for special occasions only. I ended up saving a single bottle for over 10 years–sniffing it occasionally but never wearing it or spraying it. Then, last year something shifted. I started wearing my Chanel No. 5…
