N°19 Eau de Parfum vs Derby Eau de Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - N°19 EDP

This isn't your mum's powdery floral. Chanel N°19 EDT is a divisive beast: some hail it as a green, aloof masterpiece, while others are baffled by its sharp, bitter nature and weak modern formulations. It's a proper cold shoulder if you can get the right vintage, but a pretty forgettable floral if not.

Statement

Our Verdict - Derby EDP

Derby is a complex beast, with significant batch variations causing a love-it-or-hate-it divide among users. When it hits right, it's a unique, classy green dream. When it misses, it's a frustratingly faint echo of its potential. Try before you buy, if you can.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

N°19 EDP

Derby EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Galbanum 33% vs 34%

Only in N°19

Hyacinth 28% Bergamot 20% Neroli 19%

Only in Derby

Violet Leaf 28% Mandarin 20% Lavender 18%

Shared Notes

Ylang-Ylang 10% vs 28%

Only in N°19

Iris 20% Orris 16% Rose 14% Narcissus 14% Lily Of The Valley 13% Jasmine 12%

Only in Derby

Mimosa 46% Tuberose 26%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 23% vs 32%

Vetiver 19% vs 27%

Sandalwood 13% vs 21%

Only in N°19

Leather 16% Cedar 15% Musk 14%

Only in Derby

Patchouli 19%

Accords

N°19 Derby

100%

Green

100%

87%

Woody

99%

88%

Earthy

86%

71%

Aromatic

82%

79%

Iris

Yellow Floral

74%

58%

Mossy

73%

72%

Powdery

61%

69%

Floral

Ozonic

58%

57%

White Floral

52%

Fresh Spicy

Balsamic

52%

Aquatic

52%

Green shared

100%

Woody shared

87%

99%

Earthy shared

88%

86%

Aromatic shared

71%

82%

Iris

79%

Yellow Floral

74%

Mossy shared

58%

73%

Powdery shared

72%

61%

Floral

69%

Ozonic

58%

White Floral

57%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Balsamic

52%

Aquatic

52%

Performance

N°19 Derby

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

N°19

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its clean, sophisticated greenness makes it suitable for office and formal wear, provided newer formulations are applied liberally. The sharper, more aloof character means it's less ideal for casual or romantic dates. It's a 'power' scent, not a playful one.

Derby

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its generally subtle sillage, as noted by many, makes it ideal for office and formal wear where discretion is key. The green and woody accords lend themselves well to a composed, versatile elegance, though some find it too fleeting for special occasions.