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Chanel Chanel No 19 Parfum vs Shiseido Zen Original
Chanel No 19 Parfum for the community favourite, Zen Original for the value.
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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
HiacynthGalbanumBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
CarnationOrris RootNarcissusJasmineMimosaVioletRose
Base
OakmossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmber
Accords
Floral
100%
Green
93%
Powdery
89%
Woody
86%
Earthy
74%
Mossy
70%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Zen Original by Shiseido is a Chypre fragrance for women. Zen Original was launched in 1964. The nose behind this fragrance is Josephine Catapano. Top notes are Hiacynth, Galbanum, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Carnation, Orris Root, Narcissus, Jasmine, Mimosa, Violet and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. Zen is the first Shiseido’s perfume released at the world market. It was created in 1964 in a black bottle with a floral pattern. This is an intensive floral scent, with hyacinth, orange blossom, jasmine, mimose, daffodil, violet and woody-musky base, which is not produced anymore. A newer, modern version was launched in 2000 and the creator is Nathalie Lorson. This version is lighter, more pellucid, with a general resemblance with the original. The bottle of the second Zen is white. The third version of Zen was created in 2007 by Michel Almairac of Robertet. Top notes: bergamot, galbanum and orange blossom. Heart: jasmine, rose, violet, narcissus, hyacinth, carnation, orris root and mimosas. Base: sandalwood, cedar, oak moss, amber and musk.
Notes in Common
27% sharedShared (6)
GalbanumNarcissusJasmineOakmossCedarMusk
Only in Chanel No 19 Parfum
NeroliOrrisMay RoseHedioneYlang-YlangVetiver
Only in Zen Original
HiacynthBergamotOrange BlossomCarnationOrris RootMimosaVioletRoseSandalwoodAmber
Rating
4.32vs4.20
Ratings
1,682vs451
Concentration
ParfumvsEDP
Launch Year
1970vs1964
Which should I buy?
Chanel No 19 Parfum for the community favourite, Zen Original for the value.
- Chanel No 19 Parfum is rated higher by the community: 4.32 from 1,682 ratings, against 4.20 from 451.
- 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; Zen Original for fall.
- Chanel is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Shiseido is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Chanel No 19 Parfum if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Zen Original if value for money matters most.