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    Chanel N°19 vs. Victorian Posy

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    Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community, while Victorian Posy wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Chanel N°19 vs. Victorian Posy
    Chanel N°19Victorian Posy
    ConcentrationEau de CologneEau de Toilette
    Launched19701979
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerHenri Robert
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Chanel N°19

    Green
    Iris
    Earthy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Floral

    Victorian Posy

    Green
    Earthy
    Woody
    Floral
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Rose
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
    GalbanumChamomileHyacinthLemonOrange
    Heart
    IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
    VioletRoseJasmine
    Base
    OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood
    OakmossVetiverAmberPatchouliSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Chanel N°19 vs. Victorian Posy
    Chanel N°19Victorian Posy
    Score4.5/54/5
    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
    It doesn't try to impress. That's the whole point. Victorian Posy has the quiet confidence of someone who doesn't need a room to know they belong in it.Victorian Posy