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Aire vs Chanel No 19 Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 2,176 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 19 Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aire

    Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Chanel No 19 Parfum

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aire1/7
Chanel No 19 Parfum6/7
Ratings & consensus
Chanel No 19 Parfum
Community sentiment
Chanel No 19 Parfum
Longevity
Chanel No 19 Parfum
Sillage & projection
Chanel No 19 Parfum
Value for money
Chanel No 19 Parfum
Versatility
Chanel No 19 Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
AireLoewe
Chanel No 19 ParfumChanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 1,642 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate

534 votes

59%Love
28%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

1,642 votes

Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityChanel No 19 Parfum

SillageChanel No 19 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value46
Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
green100%
woody92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
iris69%
powdery61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
Top15-30 mins
GalbanumNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
OrrisMay RoseNarcissusJasmineHedioneYlang-Ylang
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Chanel No 19 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter49
Day100
Night39
Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex34
Women62
Men4
Unisex41
Women55
Work 47%Casual 30%Date 16%Party 7%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,361

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#25,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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Chanel No 19 Parfum delivers a striking, unapologetic burst of green energy that immediately cuts through the noise of sweet modern perfumes. The opening snaps with bitter galbanum and sparkling neroli, smelling like crushed flower stems after a cold morning rain. As the initial sharp bite mellows, luxurious orris roo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aire or Chanel No 19 Parfum?

Chanel No 19 Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Chanel No 19 Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 1,642 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Chanel No 19 Parfum for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Chanel No 19 Parfum?

Chanel No 19 Parfum lasts longest (Chanel No 19 Parfum 68/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aire or Chanel No 19 Parfum?

Chanel No 19 Parfum projects furthest (Chanel No 19 Parfum 60/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aire and Chanel No 19 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Aire or Chanel No 19 Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 19 Parfum is the stronger pick. Chanel No 19 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Chanel No 19 Parfum?

Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Chanel No 19 Parfum has top notes of Galbanum and Neroli, heart notes of Orris, May Rose, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.

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