No. 19 (1971)
by Chanel

No. 19 starts out with green notes supported by rich, sweet florals and the signature Chanel aldehydes, then quickly begins to brighten. Suggestions of sweet cut grass and frsh hay float around the aldehydic flowers, which in turn coalesce into a bold and well-rendered rose accord.

The sweetened green notes retreat slowly as No. 19 ages on the skin, leaving in their wake the rose note and some crisp woods. (Perhaps sandalwood and cedar?) The rose an woods become progressively drier over time, and after an hour or so on the skin No. 19 reads primarily as a rose-focused scent. By the third hour of wear the rose itself bows out to leave a soft, dry base of vanillic notes and sandalwood. This simple but gratifying drydown fades slowly until after no more than four or five hours on the skin, by which point it is barely perceptible. No. 19's merit lies in its, simple, clear accords and smooth progression, but I really wish it didn't leave in such a hurry.

19 is mystical and forthright at the same time! Its one of my best MEs - when I am confident, organized, attractive and can guarantee the sun is going to shine! And yet, when I am pensive, careful and self-protective, Chanel 19 is my guardian angel that stays by my side and inspires me to set my mind of things above.

This is one of my all time favorite Chanel fragrances. I find it just perfect no matter the season or the occassion. I can never tire of the clean fresh aroma that follows me around when I wear this.

I was stuck in Hong Kong airport waiting for the flight back to Beijing (heavy snow), and I wanderred around. For some reasons, I tried Chanel No. 19. Found it more masculine that I thought it would be and quite pleasant. The floral note died down pretty quick and then Citrus and Sandal came out

This should be classified as a classic unisex.

I've given up trying to make sense of NO.19; it's just too temperamental for me. Fresh and green on some days, floral and powdery on others. And when the mood strikes, it's simply undecipherable. But through all these permutations it always retain a cool, immaculate feel about it. I love it. Maybe I've grown to appreciate this facet of unpredictability from such a fine 1971 classic.

i have used chanel no. 19 for more than 30 years...i try many others, but always come back...the rest just don't quite measure up for me or i grow weary of them...