Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like N°19
N°19 by Chanel (1971) is built around Galbanum, Neroli, Bergamot, Iris. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Parfums de Marly · 2009
Lippizan
Shared notes: Bergamot, Galbanum, Vetiver, Jasmine, Rose. What differs: Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon. Positioned as Masculine.
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Hermès · 1974
Amazone
Shared notes: Galbanum, Bergamot, Neroli, Rose, Iris. What differs: Mandarin, Violet Leaf, Black Currant.
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Grès · 1959
Cabochard
Shared notes: Galbanum, Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Iris. What differs: Aldehydes, Sage, Ylang-Ylang.
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Geoffrey Beene · 1975
Grey Flannel
Shared notes: Galbanum, Neroli, Bergamot, Iris, Oakmoss. What differs: Petitgrain, Citron, Violet. Positioned as Masculine.
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Hermès · 1961
Calèche
Shared notes: Bergamot, Neroli, Jasmine, Rose, Iris. What differs: Aldehydes, Lemon, Mandarin.
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Balmain · 1947
Vent Vert
Shared notes: Bergamot, Neroli, Galbanum, Rose, Jasmine. What differs: Citrus, Violet Leaf, Basil.
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Jacomo · 1978
Silences
Shared notes: Galbanum, Bergamot, Iris, Rose, Jasmine. What differs: Green Notes, Lemon, Orange Blossom. Same family (Chypre Green).
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Lancôme · 1978
Magie Noire
Shared notes: Galbanum, Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Oakmoss. What differs: Black Currant, Raspberry, Hyacinth.
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Rochas · 1960
Madame Rochas
Shared notes: Bergamot, Neroli, Rose, Jasmine, Iris. What differs: Aldehydes, Lemon, Tuberose.
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Cartier · 1998
Déclaration
Shared notes: Neroli, Iris, Jasmine, Vetiver, Leather. What differs: Bitter Orange, Birch, Artemisia. Positioned as Masculine.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like N°19?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Lippizan by Parfums de Marly is the closest: it shares 8 notes with N°19, including Bergamot, Galbanum, Vetiver.
What is an alternative to N°19 from another house?
Lippizan (Parfums de Marly, 2009) picks up Bergamot, Galbanum, Vetiver in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.