Chanel N°19 (for women)

rheea oana

My sister says that this Chanel smels like you have rolled all day long in hay, grass, dirt and some wet dewy flowers have clung to your chlothing, hair etc in the process.
I (somehow) share her opinion, it's very raw, green for a lack of a better word.
It's very rebelios forgeting all your inhibitions, makes you take off your shoes and running barefoot in the grass.
It has also a kind of sharpness that on papper gives you a bit of a head acke and a nose bleed, not sure if i'm bold enough to wear this...

azuriiita

"it is one of the most delicate interpretations of leather you'll encounter"... Im agree with you debbborra; the leather note inside this fragrance its pretty delicate... and beautiful. Leather unmistakably for delicate and confident women

woodlandwalk

Haha, the you tube ad above is rather cringeing. I like no 19. I used to wear it, weirdly, in my student days - deep down yearning for stability perhaps, because I think this has an old fashioned lady edge to it.

I particularly like oak moss and iris. It must be all the outdoor adventures I've had which I associate with happy times. For me, flower perfumes never truly smell of flowers. If they did I'd wear them.

If you look into perfumery more closely you discover that they actually can't get a true match for flowers - a distillation obviously changes the original quality, so what they do is take a chemical 'photo' of the fragrance and reproduce that - sometimes to clever effect, as in Prada's Infusion d'iris.

I see this as a comfort scent because it's calming and green. It isn't harsh to my nose but it does have a dry down that's very lady-like - a little too lady-like for me -in terms of classic handbags and smartness.

Can anyone recommend me a perfume that's green, mossy and woodsy, yet soft, contemporary, feminine and not sharp? Maybe a tiny touch of vanilla and rose?

MoietToi

I like this one alot. It smells like a field filled of loads of green grass and flowers blooming in spring. While it is a sweet fragrance it does not turn out overly sweet on me. Which is what I truly like about this scent.

The_Entity

hhmm not a fan of Chanel perfumes...expensive, and doesnt last 5 secs on my skin.

I loved the green scent in this perfume...I think Estee Lauders Private Collection has simalarities, and is stronger than this one

missk

I've never had any luck with Chanel fragrances and I definitely didn't fall in love with Chanel No.19 when I tested it today in the fragrance department.

Green is an excellent word to describe this scent. It's a mixture of wet sand, freshly cut grass and alfalfa sprouts to my nose. Something that I adore in nature but not on my skin.

This fragrance is fresh yet sharp and quite soapy. Although the floral notes are present in this fragrance, they aren't soft and feminine like other Chanel perfumes, instead they are sour and overpowering.

In the drydown I sensed the familiar soapy/powdery notes that are present in every single Chanel fragrance I've tried. I could easily pick a Chanel fragrance out of 100 other scents with my eyes closed.

I don't entirely dislike this scent; I do admire its individuality and freshness, however I'm more attracted to florals and sweeter scents. The lasting power is excellent, but that is to be expected from Chanel. On the right person this scent could be very distinctive, sophisticated and unique.

debbborra

The bottle sat on a shelf for 12 years. Before I even mention the juice I want to say that the silver packaging is smart.

Everyone knows that it is classic and green. I'm not sure that everyone knows it gets better on your skin. Or that it is one of the most delicate interpretations of leather you'll encounter.

The top notes are not quite startling, but they verge on it. You get a big whiff of flowers right out of the gate. then it settles in to something that is just blended elegance.

There is a reason this is a classic. Unlike many of the classics however, this is easy to wear. It blends the best of classic perfumery with the clean lines of modernity.

Spring25

I love this fresh green woody fragrance! I agree there is a coolness about it, but it's not a closed-off indoor scent. To me it is more like enjoying a walk outside on a crisp early Spring morning. My husband is quite an outdoorsman and enjoys it too. There's nothing cheap about it. It's mature, classy and refined - definitely one of my favorites.

Mals86

I adore 19! I like the sharpness of the green opening; I really like the rose-jasmine-muguet of the heart; I love the leather-wood-vetiver* of the base, which lingers on me for hours. Like all Chanels, this is elegance in a bottle (that iris!), but this is one of the few Chanels that I really enjoy wearing. It feels very professional and empowering, and although I am usually a floral devotee, No. 19 feels like "me."

*Note: I prefer the older formulation. The new stuff (the new EDT is bright green) lacks the leather hint.

Wildeparker

Tessture said something interesting - that people who can't wear any other Chanel perfume like No19. This comment struck a chord with me. I can't stand No5 or Coco - but I love No19. Quite simply, it smells like a vibrant, green forest.
I preferred the very lightest version of the scent. Even the EDT was too strong for me so I bought the deodorant spray which was perfect. To be fair I was 17 at the time so maybe an older person would prefer a heavier version. I found the spray very convenient to keep in my bag while traveling.

nikornplay

very effective in cold air.
It give a sense of green fresh floral with gentle spice oil. wearing this no.19 I feel really good and confidence.

guiwings

I tried this one yesterday and it was so disapointing :(

It´s to green, almost acid to my nose. Yes it's true that after some time this perfume starts to smell lighter, but it's not what I had in mind at all.

nikornplay

yes I am a man who fall in love with this bottle.
I had test it last year.in my memory "nice clear clean PAPER" that what I love .so so clean

Now I win one of this no19 from e bay.

Ester

Mitsouko asked a question I was thinking about myself – why do men enjoy this perfume. First of all I must say I divide perfumes in categories by characters. For example, we have mothers (Chanel no. 5), we have lovers (Fracas, Agent Provocateur, Lolita Lempicka), we have virgins (Blush, Daisy), etc. - you got the idea. And there are business women, or bitches - as I prefer (Chanel no. 19, Cristalle, Knowing). The kind of women, that always look perfect, wear suits and give orders. They are independent and cold. They don’t need anyone, including men. And that’s why men like/want them so much – it’s the good old taming of the shrew.

tessture

Aldehydic greens fade to pure, unadulterated bugspray on me. This one does not work at all with my chemistry, but if you cannot wear any other Chanel, I'm betting this is your baby.

SedNonSatiata

Mitsouko's question has me thinking about perfume, men, and Chanel No. 19.

The men I dated never wore cologne, and never went crazy for perfume, and my now-husband is no exception. We have similar tastes in fragrance (neither of us likes overly floral, fruity, or sweet scents, we both like chypres and orientals), but he is not the perfume maniac I am. So when my husband actually loves a scent it is a big day....and he LOVES Chanel No. 19.

What I like about it is the iris root, which dominates from the very first spray and never backs off. At the same time, there are layers and layers of notes shimmering over the iris, making the fragrance very active, never flat.
There is nothing subtle about Chanel No. 19 except after a few hours when it softens. I actually prefer the gentler l'Heure Exquise by Goutal when I'm in the mood for iris. However, while my husband thinks L'Heure Exquise is nice, he says Chanel No. 19 is sexy, and an instant aphrodisiac. I won't argue with that!

I think of Chanel No. 19 as a mature, classic, and elegant scent: I wouldn't have liked it in my 20's. Like soirdelune, I thought of it as a cool, professional scent. I tended to wear it in the daytime. But now I'm not so sure! If you have a sample, try it out in the evening and see what happens!

Taliera

This is the only Chanel scent that I like. And it is the only green scent I would buy. Why? Because it is so beautiful, and the most complex green fragrance I have ever found. It is also cool and refined - for someone mature - whether that be in age or demeanor.

Misirlou

Gorgeous, sophisticated, fresh. I've been wearing this on and off since I was about 17 - now the EDP although I'm thinking of going back to the EDT as it suits me better. The body lotion is lovely too for a lighter effect!

azuriiita

green, clear, diaphanous... delicacy and forceful at same time... nice for fresh days and to stay in a sensation of calm and certain way. It's a particular fragrance to peaceful and nice woman :D (i guess) ...

Nuppu

I find it harsh, sharp and annoying, like something rotting plants in a autumn forest. After couple of hours of tooth grinding I did have to srcub it off. But this was EDT, so EDP might be something else.

soirdelune

One of my all-time favourites; a really beautiful perfume for those who like green scents. I note that the text above speaks of an 'aggressive' green note: I would say that this applies more to the EDT than the EDP. For me, the EDP cannot be beat: fresh but powdery, settling into layer after layer of flower, leaf and wood. A good everyday perfume for a cool and independent professional woman.

Mitsouko

Timelles and exeptional. Seemingly Chanel 19 is cool, keeps oneself at a distance...but why, in that case, this perfum so very please men? All!

jeca

Green and sharp, but not so sharp as Crystal.