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    Chanel N°19 vs. Blanc de Sienne

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community, while Blanc de Sienne wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Chanel N°19 vs. Blanc de Sienne
    Chanel N°19Blanc de Sienne
    ConcentrationEau de CologneEau de Parfum
    Launched19702015
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerHenri RobertAnne‑Sophie Behaghel, Amelie Bourgeois
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Chanel N°19

    Green
    Iris
    Earthy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Floral

    Blanc de Sienne

    Woody
    Iris
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    White Floral
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
    BasilBergamotLemon
    Heart
    IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
    IrisCypressOrange BlossomFig
    Base
    OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood
    Woody NotesResinous NotesCoffee

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Chanel N°19 vs. Blanc de Sienne
    Chanel N°19Blanc de Sienne
    Score4.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    Not a crowd-pleaser on first spray. The galbanum demands patience, the iris rewards it, and the leather-oakmoss drydown speaks fluent sophistication. Know what you're getting into.Chanel N°19
    Here's the thing about this one: it smells like a place. Not a fantasy place, not an abstract concept, an actual landscape you can almost see. Cypress lines a path. White buildings catch the light.Blanc de Sienne