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May 04 2009 07:00 PM ET

FIRST LOOK: Audrey Tautou’s Cinematic Debut as the New Face of Chanel No. 5

Courtesy Chanel

For five years Nicole Kidman has been the face of Chanel No. 5, but today French film star Audrey Tautou makes her debut as the newest face of the fragrance in an anticipated short film. Train de Nuit, created by Tautou’s Amelie director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, documents a brief encounter between a man and a woman traveling an Orient Express night train from Paris to Istanbul. In honor of the changing of the beauty guard, the city of New York has declared May 5th Chanel No. 5 Day and has even renamed a portion of Fifth Avenue AVENUE No. 5 in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue — but only through May 10th. Click here to be among the first to see Chanel’s newest cinematic achievement and view behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the short. Then tell us: What do you think of Audrey Tautou’s performance in the new Chanel No. 5 campaign?

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This is stunning. One of the nicest ads I’ve seen in a long time. Well done Chanel No 5.

- DLD on May 5th, 2009

Very appropriate. Love it!

- Paula on May 5th, 2009

The only weird thing is that design on the wall behind her. It’s situated in such a way that it looks like a bizarre crown.

- Maureen on May 5th, 2009

i dont see the crown thing i think its a beautiful picture

- Megan on May 5th, 2009

I couldn’t think of a better person to be the face of Chanel No. 5.

- alabala on May 6th, 2009

Totally awesome. Makes me need to go smell N0. 5 again….. oh and watch Amelie.

- Christy on May 6th, 2009

i adore audrey and jean-pierre. together they make a wonderful team and along with Chanel, this is absolutely breath taking! the emotions i got were phenomenal and bravo and brava to all three for making a wonderful short film. I miss this type of cinematography which is rare today! ps: the actor/model was delightful as well!

ciao

- ERIKA on May 6th, 2009

sorry everybody but i think this pic is a bit corny and it makes no sense.i love chanel perfume but this pic does not make me want to smell it and buy it.

- cyndiia on November 8th, 2009

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