Story
A powdery variation makes its entrance into the N° 19 family of fragrances. Inspired by N°19, which was created 40 years ago by Henri Robert, “N°19 Poudré” is more modern, but also muskier and more cottony. ‘I noticed that a lot of brands were inspired by N°19, and I wanted to reclaim the territory, which belongs to us,’ Jacques Polge, Chanel’s in-house perfumer, explains.
Description
This green-hued musky-powdery floral scent opens with a blend of neroli and mandarin orange. In the heart, iris pallida is paired with jasmine absolute. The trail offers ‘the most sophisticated and cottony of musks’ intertwined with vetiver and tonka bean. In olfactory terms, the fragrance is very different from the original N°19. More modern and much less green, it’s also distinctly sweeter. Perfumer: Jacques Polge.
Range
Eau de Parfum 1.7 and 3.4 oz.
Bottle
You’ll recognize N°19’s sleek, uncluttered bottle, with a more opaque cap this time. The juice is pale green.
top notes
Neroli, Mandarin
heart note
Jasmine, Iris
base note
White Musks, Vetiver, Tonka Bean