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Chanel Chanel No 19 Parfum vs Hermès Amazone (1974) Hermès
Chanel No 19 Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
GalbanumNeroli
Heart
OrrisMay RoseNarcissusJasmineHedioneYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossVetiverCedarMusk
Accords
Green
100%
Woody
97%
Earthy
92%
Aromatic
82%
Iris
74%
Powdery
70%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Chanel No 19 Parfum by Chanel is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Chanel No 19 Parfum was launched in 1970. Top notes are Galbanum and Neroli; middle notes are Orris, May Rose, Narcissus, Jasmine, Hedione and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk. 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. This is a floral –woody - green fragrance of white flowers and green nuances. It is available as 7.5 ml pure perfume.
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Notes
Top
GalbanumCassiaNeroliBrazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet Leaf
Heart
HiacynthNarcissusBlack CurrantRoseIrisOrris RootJasmineRaspberryLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossVetiverNeroliCedarSandalwoodCinnamonYlang-YlangAmber
Accords
Green
100%
Woody
96%
Aromatic
79%
Earthy
72%
Fruity
65%
Floral
63%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringsummer
About
Amazone (1974) by Hermès is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Amazone (1974) was launched in 1974. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Maurin. Top notes are Galbanum, Cassia, Neroli, Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet Leaf; middle notes are Hiacynth, Narcissus, Black Currant, Rose, Iris, Orris Root, Jasmine, Raspberry and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Neroli, Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang and Amber. Amazone: symbol of a free and modern femininity, Amazone is inspired by the mythical female equestrians who reigned, according to legend, on the shores of the Black Sea. Maurice Maurin composed the fragrance in 1974, orchestrating it around the blackcurrant bud. The fragrance is a floral green harmony in which jonquil, narcissus, galbanum, red fruits and vetiver play off of one another.
Notes in Common
30% sharedShared (8)
GalbanumNeroliNarcissusJasmineYlang-YlangOakmossVetiverCedar
Only in Chanel No 19 Parfum
OrrisMay RoseHedioneMusk
Only in Amazone (1974) Hermès
CassiaBrazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet LeafHiacynthBlack CurrantRoseIrisOrris RootRaspberryLily-of-the-Valley+3 more
Rating
4.32vs4.10
Ratings
1,682vs713
Concentration
ParfumvsEDP
Launch Year
1970vs1974
Which should I buy?
Chanel No 19 Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
- Chanel No 19 Parfum is rated higher by the community: 4.32 from 1,682 ratings, against 4.10 from 713.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Chanel No 19 Parfum is voted best for spring; Amazone (1974) Hermès for fall and spring.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Chanel No 19 Parfum if you want the higher-rated option; pick Amazone (1974) Hermès if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.