Statement

Chanel 1970 Parfum

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No 19

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Chanel No 19 is a Parfum launched in 1970. No 19 opens with Neroli and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Orris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Chanel's No 19 carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This isn't just a perfume, it's a statement. Chanel No 19 Parfum is a masterpiece of green, aloof sophistication that commands respect and admiration, making it a love-it-or-hate-it scent for many, but revered by its devotees as the ultimate green chypre.
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Cool
No 19 Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Green
100%
Woody
96%
Earthy
93%
Aromatic
82%
Iris
75%
Powdery
70%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

The refined and subtle sillage of the parfum makes it ideal for professional and formal settings, allowing its elegance to be appreciated without overpowering. Its 'aloof' character means it's less suited for casual or overtly romantic occasions, although some find it grounding and calming for intimate wear.

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About

Chanel No 19 Parfum bursts open with an assertive, almost brutal greenness, led by sharp galbanum and bright neroli. This verdant overture gradually softens, revealing a cool, earthy heart of iris and delicate white florals like jasmine and narcissus. The drydown settles into a refined blend of vetiver, oakmoss, and musk, conjuring images of a forest floor after rain - dewy, woody, and subtly spiced with hints of leather.