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Chanel N°19 vs Rochas Madame Rochas
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Notes
Top
GalbanumHiacynthBergamotNeroli
Heart
IrisOrris RootRoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossVetiverLeatherCedarMuskSandalwood
Accords
Green
100%
Earthy
88%
Woody
86%
Iris
79%
Powdery
72%
Aromatic
71%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Chanel N°19 by Chanel is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Chanel N°19 was launched in 1970. The nose behind this fragrance is Henri Robert. Top notes are Galbanum, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Iris, Orris Root, Rose, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Number 19 in the name refers to the birth date of Coco Chanel, August 19. The perfume was launched in 1970 when Coco Chanel was 87 years old, a year before she died. It was created by Henri Robert, a perfume creator which created many other perfumes of the Chanel house. The composition merges aggressive green note of galbanum and woody dusky note of iris as a harmonious bridge between delicate floral heart and leathery-woody base. Chanel N°19 is hard to classify and describe. It includes fragrant notes of galbanum, neroli, bergamot, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, iris, vetiver, sandalwood, leather and musk.
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Notes
Top
AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon
Heart
IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose
Base
OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean
Accords
Woody
100%
White floral
96%
Green
96%
Powdery
89%
Earthy
89%
Aldehydic
85%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Madame Rochas by Rochas is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Madame Rochas was launched in 1960. The nose behind this fragrance is Guy Robert. Top notes are Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Green Notes, Neroli, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Narcissus, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Tuberose; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean. Madame Rochas first appeared in 1960 and reappeared in 1989 in its second edition. The nose behind this perfume is Guy Robert, who put aldehydes, bergamot, lemon and neroli at the top. The middle notes are flowery: jasmine, rose, tuberose, Lily-of-the-valley, Oriss root, ylang-ylang, violet and narcissus, whilst the base touches us with sandalwood, vetiver, musk, along with the accords of cedar, oakmoss and tonka beans. First edition represents a replica of an 18th century bottle and is signed by Madam Rochas herself. The new edition package was designed by Pierre Dinand and is available in 30, 50 and 100 ml edt.
Notes in Common
52% sharedShared (14)
HiacynthBergamotNeroliIrisOrris RootNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangOakmossVetiverCedarMuskSandalwood
Only in N°19
GalbanumRoseLeather
Only in Madame Rochas
AldehydesGreen NotesHoneysuckleOrange BlossomLemonBulgarian RoseVioletTuberoseAmberTonka Bean
Rating
4.09vs4.08
Ratings
5,380vs2,232
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1970vs1960
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.09 from 5,380 ratings vs 4.08 from 2,232).
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for N°19 and "long lasting" for Madame Rochas.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- N°19 is voted best for spring; Madame Rochas for fall and spring.
- Chanel is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Rochas is mid-range (typically $40–100).
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