Chanel N°19
ChanelEau de Cologne1970
Side by side
Chanel N°19 vs. Arabian Wood
Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community, while Arabian Wood wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chanel N°19 | Arabian Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1970 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Henri Robert | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | — | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chanel N°19
Green
Iris
Earthy
Woody
Powdery
Floral
Arabian Wood
Woody
White Floral
Earthy
Floral
Mossy
Rose
Aromatic
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
GalbanumBergamotLavenderFreesiaOrange Blossom
Heart
IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
GardeniaRoseHoneyJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood
MossSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chanel N°19 | Arabian Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The name promises heat, spices, something Eastern. The fragrance delivers a cool green tension and a rose that behaves like a woody note. Discontinued. Hard to find.Arabian Wood