It lasts without asserting itself: eight hours against a projection of only six, which explains the office and formal tags and the total absence of any evening context. Leather and oakmoss at the base make for a darker finish than the opening suggests. Spring and autumn, and it wears either way.
C
Chanel
N°19
EDP · 1971
Perfumer · Henri Robert
Not rated yet — be the firstGalbanum and iris, green and sharp as a freshly snapped stem. One of the house's least consensual perfumes, and one of its most admired.
Main accords
Green
Iris
Earthy
Powdery
Woody
Floral
Notes
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Top
Heart
Base
Performance
Longevity
8/10
Sillage
6/10
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Best for
Season
SpringAutumn
Occasion
OfficeFormal
Gender
Woman-leaning unisex
Woman
Man
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