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Chanel N°19 vs Agent Provocateur Petale Noir
N°19 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
MagnoliaHyacinthLotusViolet LeafBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus
Base
LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafMuskVetiverPatchouliGingerBenzoinSandalwoodLabdanumCedarAmber
Accords
Floral
100%
Woody
66%
Green
59%
Citrus
55%
Earthy
55%
Fresh spicy
52%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Petale Noir by Agent Provocateur is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Petale Noir was launched in 2012. Top notes are Magnolia, Hyacinth, Lotus, Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Heliotrope, Orris Root and Osmanthus; base notes are Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco Leaf, Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, Ginger, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Cedar and Amber.
Notes in Common
45% sharedShared (13)
HiacynthBergamotNeroliOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangOakmossVetiverLeatherCedarMuskSandalwood
Only in N°19
GalbanumIrisNarcissusJasmine
Only in Petale Noir
MagnoliaLotusViolet LeafMandarin OrangeHeliotropeOsmanthusTobacco LeafPatchouliGingerBenzoinLabdanumAmber
Rating
4.09vs3.74
Ratings
5,380vs1,067
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1970vs2012
Which should I buy?
N°19 is the community's favourite of the two.
- N°19 is rated higher by the community: 4.09 from 5,380 ratings, against 3.74 from 1,067.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for N°19 and "long lasting" for Petale Noir.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring first.
Buy N°19 if you want the higher-rated option; pick Petale Noir if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.