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Chanel N°19 vs Rochas Mystere
Mystere 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
GalbanumCorianderHiacynthAldehydesBergamot
Heart
CarnationRosemaryNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletJasmineTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyCuminGardeniaRose de MaiPlum
Base
OakmossCivetCypressStyraxPatchouliCedarMuskSandalwood
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
97%
Green
85%
Floral
70%
Earthy
66%
Musky
66%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Mystere by Rochas is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women. Mystere was launched in 1978. The nose behind this fragrance is Nicolas Mamounas. Top notes are Galbanum, Coriander, Hiacynth, Aldehydes and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Rosemary, Narcissus, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cumin, Gardenia, Rose de Mai and Plum; base notes are Oakmoss, Civet, Cypress, Styrax, Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.
Notes in Common
39% sharedShared (12)
GalbanumHiacynthBergamotOrris RootNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangOakmossCedarMuskSandalwood
Only in N°19
NeroliIrisRoseVetiverLeather
Only in Mystere
CorianderAldehydesCarnationRosemaryVioletTuberoseCuminGardeniaRose de MaiPlumCivetCypress+2 more
Rating
4.09vs4.48
Ratings
5,380vs1,231
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1970vs1978
Which should I buy?
Mystere is the community's favourite of the two.
- Mystere is rated higher by the community: 4.48 from 1,231 ratings, against 4.09 from 5,380.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for N°19 and "eternal" for Mystere.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for N°19 versus "strong" for Mystere.
- N°19 is voted best for spring; Mystere for fall and winter.
- Chanel is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Rochas is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Mystere if you want the higher-rated option; pick N°19 if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.