Chanel N°19
ChanelEau de Cologne1970
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Chanel N°19 vs. Kajal III
Is Chanel N°19 better than Kajal III?
Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community, while Kajal III wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
IrisOakmossGalbanumJasmineMuskBergamotLily of the ValleyNeroliNarcissusRose
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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 Kajal III?
| Chanel N°19 | Kajal III | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1970 | 1970 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Henri Robert | Ali Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Chanel N°19 and Kajal III smell?
Chanel N°19
Green
Iris
Earthy
Woody
Powdery
Floral
Kajal III
Green
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Woody
Amber
Floral
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Chanel N°19 and Kajal III share?
Top
GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
AldehydesGrapefruitGalbanumLemonBergamotLemon SodaGardeniaPeach
Heart
IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
GingerCarnationRosemaryRoseLavenderIrisLily of the ValleyNeroliNarcissusJasmine
Base
OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood
AmbroxanOakmossPatchouliMuskMyrrhVetiverAmberAmbergrisCastoreum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisJasmineHyacinthLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
CarnationRoseLavenderIrisLily of the ValleyGardeniaNarcissusJasmine
Citric Notes
BergamotNeroli
GrapefruitLemonBergamotLemon SodaNeroli
Animalic Notes
Leather
AmbergrisCastoreum
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Chanel N°19 and Kajal III work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Chanel N°19 or Kajal III?
| Chanel N°19 | Kajal 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 Kajal 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 spearmint opening is the whole conversation. It's not icy, it's sweet, fruity, disarming. Then the leather and sandalwood arrive and you realize this isn't a daytime scent at all.Kajal III
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