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    Eau de Roche vs. Chanel N°19

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Chanel N°19 rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Eau de Roche vs. Chanel N°19
    Eau de RocheChanel N°19
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Cologne
    Launched19461970
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerEdmond RoudnitskaHenri Robert
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Eau de Roche

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Chypre
    Earthy
    Woody
    Spicy

    Chanel N°19

    Green
    Iris
    Earthy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CitrusesBergamotAromatic Herbs
    GalbanumHyacinthBergamotNeroli
    Heart
    Chypre NotesGreen NotesEarthy
    IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusRoseYlang-Ylang
    Base
    VetiverWoody NotesEarthy NotesSpice
    OakmossLeatherMuskCedarwoodSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Eau de Roche vs. Chanel N°19
    Eau de RocheChanel N°19
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Rochas reformulated this one in 1970 and called it Eau de Rochas. This is the original, discontinued in 1956, occasionally resurfacing in vintage searches.Eau de Roche
    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