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    Metal vs. Chanel N°19

    Metal by Rabanne bottle

    Metal

    Rabanne
    Parfum1979
    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Metal vs. Chanel N°19
    MetalChanel N°19
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Cologne
    Launched19791970
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerRobert GonnonHenri Robert
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Metal

    Green
    Floral
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Mossy

    Chanel N°19

    Green
    Iris
    Earthy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesBasilGreen NotesHyacinthLemon
    GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangRoseCyclamenIrisJasmineLily of the ValleyTuberose
    IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisMuskOakmossVetiver
    OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Metal vs. Chanel N°19
    MetalChanel N°19
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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