Chanel N°19
ChanelEau de Cologne1970
Side by side
Chanel N°19 vs. Metal
Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community, while Metal wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chanel N°19 | Metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Parfum |
| Launched | 1970 | 1979 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Henri Robert | Robert Gonnon |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chanel N°19
Green
Iris
Earthy
Woody
Powdery
Floral
Metal
Green
Floral
Fresh
White Floral
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
AldehydesBasilGreen NotesHyacinthLemon
Heart
IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
Ylang-YlangRoseCyclamenIrisJasmineLily of the ValleyTuberose
Base
OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood
SandalwoodAmbergrisMuskOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chanel N°19 | Metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
Aldehydic and green in a way that reads as distinctly 70s. The basil and lemon combination hits first, herbaceous, almost strange. It's not safe. But for those who want that aldehydic lift and.Metal