Chanel No 19 Poudre
“Chanel No 19 Poudre by Chanel is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a iris, green composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2011 by Chanel and crafted by Jacques Polge, Chanel No. 19 Poudre is a reimagining of the classic No. 19. This fragrance strips away the original's sharp galbanum and leather notes in favor of a softer, sweeter iris-neroli profile. While this makes for a more approachable scent, it has also become a point of contention among Chanel enthusiasts who miss the original's distinctive edge. The composition opens with green and aromatic notes before settling into a base of earthy musk and tonka bean, creating an overall sense of powdery softness that fades quickly, leaving some to describe it as akin to fabric softener.
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Application Tips
Given its quick fade into a powdery musk base, apply this fragrance in layers throughout the day. The iris-neroli opening is brief, but the tonka bean and musk notes provide warmth that lingers close to the skin.
Jacques Polge
Founding perfumer · 76 fragrances · French
Jacques Polge is a French perfumer, best known for his role as Head Perfumer at Les Parfums Chanel from 1978 to 2015.
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Chanel
The epitome of French elegance and timeless sophistication
Founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, the house has defined luxury perfumery through restraint, precision, and abstract elegance. From the revolutionary No. 5 to modern classics like Bleu de Chanel, Chanel fragrances are known for their refined, wearable luxury.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of an office turned evening — a scent that transitions from day to night without missing a beat, yet reads as understated.
Fig. 01 — Chanel No 19 Poudre, Chanel
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