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Chanel N°19 vs Lancôme Magie Noire Parfum
Magie Noire Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
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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
GalbanumCassisCassiaBulgarian RoseHyacinthRaspberryBergamot
Heart
HoneyNarcissusOrris RootTuberoseCedarYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossMyrrhSpicesIncenseCivetPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Green
94%
Amber
86%
Aromatic
80%
Earthy
78%
Warm spicy
74%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageEnormous
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Magie Noire Parfum by Lancôme is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Magie Noire Parfum was launched in 1978. The nose behind this fragrance is Gerard Goupy. Top notes are Galbanum, Cassis, Cassia, Bulgarian Rose, Hyacinth, Raspberry and Bergamot; middle notes are Honey, Narcissus, Orris Root, Tuberose, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Myrrh, Spices, Incense, Civet, Patchouli, Ambergris, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.
Notes in Common
45% sharedShared (13)
GalbanumHiacynthBergamotOrris RootNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangOakmossVetiverCedarMuskSandalwood
Only in N°19
NeroliIrisRoseLeather
Only in Magie Noire Parfum
CassisCassiaBulgarian RoseRaspberryHoneyTuberoseMyrrhSpicesIncenseCivetPatchouliAmbergris
Rating
4.09vs4.50
Ratings
5,380vs1,076
Concentration
EDPvsParfum
Launch Year
1970vs1978
Which should I buy?
Magie Noire Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
- Magie Noire Parfum is rated higher by the community: 4.50 from 1,076 ratings, against 4.09 from 5,380.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for N°19 and "eternal" for Magie Noire Parfum.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for N°19 versus "enormous" for Magie Noire Parfum.
- N°19 is voted best for spring; Magie Noire Parfum for winter and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Magie Noire Parfum if you want the higher-rated option; pick N°19 if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.