Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum vs Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 12,237 ratings analysed

7 wins

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.166,415 votes

Rank #26,627 GreenEarthy

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette

Chanel

4.025,822 votes

Rank #28,061 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories.

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum7/8

Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette1/8

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette
Versatility: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel No 19 Eau de ParfumChanel

Chanel No 5 Eau de ToiletteChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 6,415 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 5,822 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 19 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

6,415 votes

44%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

5,822 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 19 Eau de Parfum

SillageChanel No 19 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value44

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

iris77%

mossy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetiverLeatherSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-8 hrs

CivettaMuskSandalwoodoak mossVetiverAmberVanillePatchouli

Category winnerChanel No 19 Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerChanel No 19 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Work 41%Casual 31%Date 18%Party 10%

Men1

Unisex25

Women74

Work 40%Casual 30%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,061

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChanel No 19 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is an unapologetic, bracing green floral built on crushed stems and chilled roots. It starts sharp. A brisk wave of cut green stems, bitter neroli, and crisp bergamot cuts through the air with zero added sugar. Give it fifteen minutes. The sharp initial solvent bite settles into a velvety he…

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Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette offers an airy, sparkling interpretation of the world's most famous scent profile. It pops open with a bright blast of fizzy aldehydes, tart amalfi lemon, and sweet ylang-ylang petals. The alcohol lift gives off a brisk champagne sparkle that feels noticeably lighter than the dense Eau de P…

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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 No 19 Eau de Parfum or Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette?

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.16/5 from 6,415 votes; Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.02/5 from 5,822 votes. Choose Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette?

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum 69/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette?

Projection is very close: Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum 59/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette 58/100 for sillage.

Do Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum and Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Iris and Rose.

Is Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum or Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum and Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette?

Chanel No 19 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Leather and Sandalwood. Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Sandalwood and oak moss.