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Chanel Chanel No 19 Poudre vs Tom Ford Violet Blonde
Chanel No 19 Poudre is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
GalbanumNeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisJasmine
Base
VetiverMuskTonka Bean
Accords
Iris
100%
Green
90%
Powdery
89%
Aromatic
88%
Earthy
79%
Woody
69%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Chanel No 19 Poudre by Chanel is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Chanel No 19 Poudre was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Galbanum, Neroli and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris and Jasmine; base notes are Vetiver, Musk and Tonka Bean. Iris is the central ingredient of the fragrance, along with several "new interesting musks", found by the perfumer. Talking about iris, the perfumer pointed out it is a very demanding ingredient. First of all, it's hard to source, because anything can affect the final quality of the oil, including climate and soil. Secondly, processing of iris is very time and labor-consuming process, which lasts a couple of years. However, Chanel never made a single compromise about the quality of her (their) perfumes. The new No.19 Poudré (2011) unites the latest technology advances (musks) and the best that can be achieved in a good old artisanal way.
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Notes
Top
Violet LeafPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisOrris RootJasmine
Base
SuedeBenzoinMuskVetiverVirginia Cedar
Accords
Iris
100%
Powdery
94%
Musky
71%
Ozonic
70%
Woody
70%
Earthy
68%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Violet Blonde by Tom Ford is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Violet Blonde was launched in 2011. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Suede, Benzoin, Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Tom Ford had announced the release of his Signature Collection of fragrances by the end of 2011. This collection represents a part of his latest make - up line. Of the three expected perfumes, the first one is presented to the market in early September 2011. It is named Violet Blonde and it is based on powdery notes of violet and iris. Two other fragrances are Jasmin Rouge and Santal Blush.Violet Blonde, glamorous and sophisticated, opens with violet leaf, Italian mandarin and pink pepper. The centerpiece of the composition consists of Tuscan iris absolute, Tuscan orris butter, Sambac jasmine and sampaquita. The base is home to elegant and sophisticated tones of musk, suede, cedar, vetiver and benzoin.The alluring blonde Lara Stone was chosen to feature the campaign of the whole line. Violet Blonde is available as 30 and 50 ml Eau de Parfum.
Notes in Common
36% sharedShared (5)
Mandarin OrangeIrisJasmineVetiverMusk
Only in Chanel No 19 Poudre
GalbanumNeroliTonka Bean
Only in Violet Blonde
Violet LeafPink PepperOrris RootSuedeBenzoinVirginia Cedar
Rating
4.14vs4.04
Ratings
5,907vs3,424
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2011vs2011
Which should I buy?
Chanel No 19 Poudre is the community's favourite of the two.
- Chanel No 19 Poudre is rated higher by the community: 4.14 from 5,907 ratings, against 4.04 from 3,424.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Chanel No 19 Poudre and "long lasting" for Violet Blonde.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Chanel No 19 Poudre is voted best for spring; Violet Blonde for fall.
- Tom Ford is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Chanel is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Chanel No 19 Poudre if you want the higher-rated option; pick Violet Blonde if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.