Chanel N°19
ChanelEau de Cologne1970
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Chanel N°19 vs. Givenchy III
Is Chanel N°19 better than Givenchy III?
Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community, while Givenchy III wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
IrisOakmossGalbanumJasmineHyacinthBergamotLily of the ValleyNarcissusSandalwoodRose
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This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Givenchy III?
| Chanel N°19 | Givenchy III | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1970 | 1970 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Henri Robert | Ali Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Chanel N°19 and Givenchy III smell?
Chanel N°19
Green
Iris
Earthy
Woody
Powdery
Floral
Givenchy III
Green
Earthy
Woody
Floral
Mossy
Aromatic
White Floral
Aldehydic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Chanel N°19 and Givenchy III share?
Top
GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
AldehydesGalbanumBergamotGardeniaPeachMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
CarnationHyacinthOrris RootRoseIrisLily of the ValleyNarcissusJasmine
Base
OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood
OakmossPatchouliMyrrhVetiverSandalwoodAmbergrisCastoreumAmberCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisJasmineHyacinthLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
CarnationHyacinthOrris RootRoseIrisGardeniaLily of the ValleyNarcissusJasmine
Animalic Notes
Leather
AmbergrisCastoreum
Citric Notes
BergamotNeroli
Bergamot
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
Sandalwood
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Chanel N°19 and Givenchy III work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Chanel N°19 or Givenchy III?
| Chanel N°19 | Givenchy III | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Chanel N°19 and Givenchy III?
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
That aldehydic opening is the whole conversation. It's bright, sparkling, disarming. Then the florals and oriental base arrive and you realize this isn't a simple daytime scent at all.Givenchy III
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