Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°19 vs Aire

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 5,841 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chanel N°19

Chanel

4.095,307 votes

Rank #27,745 GreenEarthy

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,361 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°19 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chanel N°19
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chanel N°196/7

Aire1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel N°19
Community sentiment: Chanel N°19
Longevity: Chanel N°19
Sillage & projection: Chanel N°19
Value for money: Chanel N°19
Versatility: Chanel N°19
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel N°19Chanel

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 5,307 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel N°19Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

5,307 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerChanel N°19Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChanel N°19

SillageChanel N°19

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value42

Category winnerChanel N°19Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

iris77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumHiacynthBergamotNeroli

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisOrris RootRoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base7-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverLeatherCedarMuskSandalwood

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Iris and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Chanel N°19, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel N°19Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women53

Work 44%Casual 31%Date 15%Party 10%

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,745

PerfumerHenri Robert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,361

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel N°19 is a famously bracing green floral built around a sharp spine of bitter galbanum, powdery Florentine iris, and earthy oakmoss. The opening snaps like a broken flower stem. Crisp neroli and bergamot provide an immediate citrus flash before cold hyacinth and silvery orris root soften the edges. As the perfum…

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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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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, Chanel N°19 or Aire?

Chanel N°19 takes 6 of 7 categories. Chanel N°19 is rated 4.09/5 from 5,307 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Chanel N°19 for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°19 or Aire?

They last about the same: Chanel N°19 63/100, Aire 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°19 or Aire?

Chanel N°19 projects furthest (Chanel N°19 58/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel N°19 and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Iris and Orris Root.

Is Chanel N°19 or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel N°19 is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel N°19 is the stronger pick. Chanel N°19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel N°19 and Aire?

Chanel N°19 has top notes of Galbanum, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Orris Root, Rose and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Cedar. 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.