chanel no 19 review

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Average Ratings
Strength of Scent8.3/10
Value for Money9.5/10
Overall rating9/10
75% Recommended3 out of 4 Reviews

Review of Chanel No 19

By brunneria Rank: Sergeant on 20th Feb 2006

brunneria's Ratings
Fragrance DescriptionGreen Floral
DurabilityUp to 8 hours
Regularity of UseRegularly
Strength of Scent4/10
Value for money8/10
Overall value6/10
yes brunneria's recommendation

Good Points

Fresher and lighter and cleaner than Chanel No 5. I have worn the EDT for years, and loved it. The colour in the bottle is green, and this is reflected in the smell, but it is still sophisiticated.

Bad Points

The eau de parfum and the eau de toilette smell completely different.

General Comments

Chanel No 19 EDT: light, fresh, sophisticated, doesn't change character too much during the day, suitable for day or evening. A floral with a green edge, that I chose in preference to the softer, more powdery scent of Chanel No 5.

EDP: much sweeter, softer and more more floral. Much less presence. I had worn the EDT for years, and made the mistake of buying the EDP without testing it first - after all, how different could it be? Well, it is VERY different. To me, they smell like completely different perfumes, and it is a lesson that I will always remember - never think that that EDT and EDP are going to smell the same! Grumble, grumble.

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1 Comment on Review by brunneria for Chanel No 19


  1. Neecey11 on 5th Oct 2008

    I agree with the previous poster.

    I'm now at the point where I wait for international duty free opportunities to buy the perfume (when I can find it).

    I also think that the perfume in the classic glass bottle has a different scent to the purse spray perfume.