Chanel N°19
ChanelEau de Cologne1970
Side by side
Chanel N°19 vs. Grey Flannel
Is Chanel N°19 better than Grey Flannel?
Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community, while Grey Flannel wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
IrisOakmossGalbanumBergamotNeroliNarcissusCedarwoodRose
greenearthywoodypowderyfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Chanel N°19 and Grey Flannel?
| Chanel N°19 | Grey Flannel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1970 | 1975 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | Henri Robert | André Fromentin |
| Best season | — | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Chanel N°19 and Grey Flannel smell?
Chanel N°19
Green
Iris
Earthy
Woody
Powdery
Floral
Grey Flannel
Aromatic
Powdery
Woody
Green
Violet
Earthy
Citrus
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Chanel N°19 and Grey Flannel share?
Top
GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
GalbanumPetitgrainNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart
IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
VioletIrisGeraniumNarcissusMimosaSageRose
Base
OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood
Tonka BeanOakmossVetiverCedarCedarwoodAlmond
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Chanel N°19 or Grey Flannel?
| Chanel N°19 | Grey Flannel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Chanel N°19 and Grey Flannel?
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
Grey Flannel doesn't announce. It settles. Powdered violet, green oakmoss, the ghost of a well-pressed suit. It's not loud. It's not trying. And it never lets you forget it.Grey Flannel
The hunt
Where to buy Chanel N°19 and Grey Flannel
| Chanel N°19 | Grey Flannel | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $10.64ecosmetics |
| 4 oz | — | $15.65ecosmetics |
| 8 oz | — | $35.80ecosmetics |
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