LIFE magazine dedicated its feature story to Marilyn Monroe on April 7, 1952. It was in this issue that the actress’ declaration of love for N°5 perfume was first recorded. When asked, “Marilyn, what do you wear to bed?” Marilyn Monroe answered, “So I said I only wear Chanel No. 5.”
In 1955, photographer Ed Feingersh took a series of portraits of Marilyn Monroe spraying herself with N°5. She was getting ready to attend the premiere of Tennessee Williams’ play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Wanting to make an impression, she wore a showstopping, formfitting, gold lamé dress.
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