GalbanumOpens with
IrisHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Chanel No 19 Poudre
The quiet confidence of an office turned evening — a scent that transitions from day to night without missing a beat, yet reads as understated.
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Chanel No 19 PoudrePremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessMaharjan Silver · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Chanel No 19 Poudre, Chanel
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Jacques Polge
The architect of ChanelJacques Polge served as the in-house perfumer at Chanel for over three decades — from 1978 to 2013 — making him one of the most influential figures in modern perfumery.
“I consider that the time involved in the creation is nothing compared to the time the fragrance lives.”
Jacques Polge · The Scotsman ('Channelling Chanel'), c. 2005 (web archive date 28 Feb 2019)
Designer Chanel
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 12%.