WS-C-1970

Chanel N°19

1970Men

green up front, then earthy, settling into woody.

Chanel N°19 by Chanel is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Chanel N°19 was launched in 1970. The nose behind this fragrance is Henri Robert. Top notes are Galbanum, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Iris, Orris Root, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver,…

green earthy woody iris

Nose: Henri Robert

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Galbanum, Hiacynth, Bergamot, Neroli
Heart· 2–4h
Iris, Orris Root, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang
Drydown· 6h+
Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather, Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

83%

81%

70%

59%

59%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring40%Summer24%Fall22%Winter13%Day76%Night24%Wears unisex45%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Chanel picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Chanel N°19 smell like?

green up front, then earthy, settling into woody. Dominant accords: green, earthy, woody.

What notes are in Chanel N°19?

Top: Galbanum, Hiacynth, Bergamot, Neroli. Heart: Iris, Orris Root, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang. Base: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather, Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood.

How long does Chanel N°19 last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Chanel N°19 loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Chanel N°19 best for?

Spring is the top pick (40%). Summer is second at 24%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Chanel N°19?

Day wear leads at 76%. Night is a secondary pick at 24%.

Is Chanel N°19 for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 45% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Chanel N°19?

Composed by Henri Robert. Released in 1970.