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No 19 Eau de Parfum bottle No 19 EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender M
1970 Year 1975
££ Price Tier £
Grey Flannel Eau de Toilette bottle Grey Flannel EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - No 19 EDP
Chanel No 19 is a divisive masterpiece - either an elegant, cool green for the modern woman, or an old-fashioned, bitter assault on the senses. It demands respect and attention, standing apart from the crowd as a true test of a maturing nose.
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Our Verdict - Grey Flannel EDT
Grey Flannel is a true legend, still sparking heated debate decades on. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a divisive green-floral powerhouse for those who dare to be different. Not for the faint-hearted, nor for those who prefer their scents sweet.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
No 19 EDP
Grey Flannel EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 29% vs 17%
Neroli 27% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 30% vs 28%
Vetiver 26% vs 20%

Accords

No 19 Grey Flannel
100%
Green
82%
62%
Aromatic
100%
86%
Earthy
74%
84%
Woody
79%
60%
Powdery
84%
60%
Citrus
69%
66%
Iris
66%
Mossy
65%
Floral
60%
Green shared
100%
82%
Aromatic shared
62%
100%
Earthy shared
86%
74%
Woody shared
84%
79%
Powdery shared
60%
84%
Citrus shared
60%
69%
66%
Mossy shared
66%
65%
60%

Performance

No 19 Grey Flannel
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

No 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, composed green and iris accords make it an excellent choice for office or formal wear, radiating professionalism. While some find it too 'serious' for casual or date nights, its subtle projection (in modern formulations) means it rarely offends.

Grey Flannel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and distinct, 'old money' floral-green character make it less suitable for casual or office wear, where it might be too strong and attention-grabbing. However, its mature, clean, and unique profile makes it excellent for formal events or a sophisticated date, particularly in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, earthy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

No 19 EDP
Grey Flannel EDT
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