No 19 Eau de Parfum bottle No 19
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1970 Year 1978
££ Price Tier ££
Silences Eau de Parfum bottle Silences

ScentArt

A
No 19
B
Silences
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - No 19 Eau de Parfum
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.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Silences Eau de Parfum
Silences is a green beast, period. It'll throw you into a wild, mossy forest with an unapologetic bite, but don't expect a gentle stroll. It's divisive: a love-it-or-hate-it green chypre that might just be Chanel No. 19's cooler, more rugged cousin.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 8%
Floral 30% 28%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 22% 28%
Sweet 10% 7%
Warm 1% 0%
Woody 16% 18%
Earthy 18% 21%
Animalic 8% 2%
Fresh 14% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
No 19 EdP
Silences EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Green 43% vs 22%
Bergamot 29% vs 14%
Only in No 19 Eau de Parfum
Neroli 27%
Shared Notes
Iris 26% vs 16%
Rose 20% vs 15%
Narcissus 19% vs 15%
Only in No 19 Eau de Parfum
Ylang-Ylang 15%
Only in Silences Eau de Parfum
Hyacinth 22% Jasmine 13%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 30% vs 41%
Vetiver 26% vs 31%
Only in No 19 Eau de Parfum
Leather 23% Sandalwood 20%
Only in Silences Eau de Parfum
Cedar 27%

Accords

No 19 Eau de Parfum Silences Eau de Parfum
100%
Green
100%
86%
Earthy
60%
84%
Woody
60%
66%
Iris
66%
Mossy
51%
62%
Aromatic
61%
60%
Citrus
60%
Powdery
55%
White Floral
48%
Floral
54%
Green shared
100%
100%
Earthy shared
86%
60%
Woody shared
84%
60%
66%
Mossy shared
66%
51%
Aromatic shared
62%
61%
60%
60%
White Floral shared
55%
48%
54%

Performance

No 19 Eau de Parfum Silences Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

No 19 Eau de Parfum

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.

Silences Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Given its strong green, occasionally sharp character and moderate sillage, Silences can be a statement for formal or office wear, though it might be a bit too intense for very close-quarters office environments. Its freshness makes it suitable casually, but it's not a typical sport scent due to its more complex, serious profile.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
90%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Aromatic, Woody accords and Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

No 19 Eau de Parfum
Silences Eau de Parfum
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS