How it smells
The first thing you smell is galbanum and neroli. The heart brings iris and jasmine. On the skin it settles into vetiver and musk. Overall it smells iris and green.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
No. 19 Poudre notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Chanel No. 19 Poudre EDP
No. 19 Poudre EDP comes from Chanel. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
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Its style
The strongest accord is iris (100%), followed by green and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy iris and green smells and notes like iris and vetiver. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 4.20 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel spreads further.
No. 19 Poudre longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vetiver and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
What No. 19 Poudre costs
In Europe it costs about €327, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Prada Infusion d'Iris and Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel.
Perfumes that smell like No. 19 Poudre
These perfumes have a close smell: Prada Infusion d'Iris (5 shared notes), Prada Infusion Variety (5 shared notes), Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel (5 shared notes) and Guerlain Vol De Nuit (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Prada Infusion Variety starts from €121.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did No. 19 Poudre come out?
It came out in 2011.
Is No. 19 Poudre good for summer?
It is better in spring and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.