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    Chanel N°19 vs. Silences

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    Silences wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Chanel N°19 vs. Silences
    Chanel N°19Silences
    ConcentrationEau de CologneParfum
    Launched19701978
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerHenri RobertJean-Claude Niel
    Best season—Spring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Chanel N°19

    Green
    Iris
    Earthy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Floral

    Silences

    Green
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Floral
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
    GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon
    Heart
    IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
    HyacinthLily of the ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine
    Base
    OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood
    OakmossVetiverCedarAmbretteSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Chanel N°19 vs. Silences
    Chanel N°19Silences
    Score4.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    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
    The galbanum opening is sharp, bright, almost bitter before the florals arrive to soften it. This is a green chypre for someone who doesn't need everyone to like it.Silences