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    Vermeil vs. Chanel N°19

    Vermeil by Jean Louis Vermeil bottle

    Vermeil

    Jean Louis Vermeil
    1988
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community, while Vermeil projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vermeil vs. Chanel N°19
    VermeilChanel N°19
    ConcentrationEau de Cologne
    Launched19881970
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerHenri Robert
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vermeil

    White Floral
    Cacao
    Warm Spicy
    Tuberose
    Patchouli
    Woody
    Fruity
    Sweet

    Chanel N°19

    Green
    Iris
    Earthy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantBergamotGalbanumMandarin Orange
    GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
    Heart
    CorianderYlang-YlangCarnationFreesiaGeraniumJasmineLily of the ValleyRoseViolet Leaf
    IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
    Base
    OakmossMuskPatchouliCedarVetiver
    OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vermeil vs. Chanel N°19
    VermeilChanel N°19
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Vermeil is a serious floral chypre in an era of safe ambers. The heart is ambitious, the base is mossy and woody, and the whole thing reads as quietly confident rather than loud.Vermeil
    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