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Chanel N°19 vs Cartier Must II
Must II 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
HiacynthTarragonMandarin OrangeBergamotPeachLemon
Heart
NarcissusOrris RootJasmineCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodCedarMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
93%
Green
85%
Floral
84%
Citrus
81%
Earthy
78%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
springfallwinter
About
Must II by Cartier is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Must II was launched in 1993. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Hiacynth, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Peach and Lemon; middle notes are Narcissus, Orris Root, Jasmine, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Must II is a luxurious and respectable classic, floral perfume. All floral notes are in a perfect harmony. The top notes of mandarin orange, peach and hyacinth blend with the floral notes of the heart, where the gentle and refreshing notes of jasmine and daffodil are combined. The base is full of rich and woody accords: moss, vetiver, sandalwood and musk. It was designed by Alberto Morillas in 1993.
Notes in Common
55% sharedShared (12)
HiacynthBergamotOrris RootRoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOakmossVetiverCedarMuskSandalwood
Only in N°19
GalbanumNeroliIrisYlang-YlangLeather
Only in Must II
TarragonMandarin OrangePeachLemonCarnation
Rating
4.09vs4.33
Ratings
5,380vs329
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
1970vs1993
Which should I buy?
Must II is the community's favourite of the two.
- Must II is rated higher by the community: 4.33 from 329 ratings, against 4.09 from 5,380.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for N°19 and "long lasting" for Must II.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for N°19 versus "strong" for Must II.
- Both are voted best for spring first.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Must II if you want the higher-rated option; pick N°19 if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.